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duced by fear While the cholera was
prevailing on Market street man was
seen standing near a tavern on that
street not far from the lake A citizen
noticing the man, probably rightly
suspected that he was waiting for
some one to invite him to go in and
take drink. Believing it the most
sure way to influence him to leave the
cholera-infected city, and go home,
about two miles away in the country,
would be to brighten him. He told
him that the cholera was doing the
| work of death on that street, and if he
cared to save his life he must hurry to
his home, The man was thoroughly
scared, fastened for home, ana in
crossing a pasture near his fathers
dwelling was suddenly seized with
cholera and died that evening. 1t did
not occur TO the citizen who took this
method to send the poor man home
that fright might induce cholera; be
acted innocently, but it was generally
believed at the time by those acquaint
ed with the circumstances that this
was case of cholera induced by fright
Eminent physicians have expressed
the belief that among the important
safeguards against cholera is GOODNESS
of temper and The avoidance of excite
ment.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14

Attention is invited to the letter of
Hon. G. G. Williams in this paper.
The TELEGRAPH was in error some
weeks ago in saying Mr.. Williams was
dismissed from Office for offensive par
tisanship; that being so commonly the
alleged cause for removal from office,
it was taken for granted that such
reason was assigned for the change of
Land Office Register at WATERFOWL.
Although Mr.. Williams is pronounce
ed Republican, his courtesy towards
those of the opposite party is now and
always has been a marked trait of his
character
The friends of Mr.. Williams Will be
pleased to learn that he is doing a
successful business at farming in
Dakota, short distance from Water
town. He harvests about FIVE hundred
acres of grain, has a herd of eighty
short horns and few thoroughbreds,
dairy of twenty-five cows and mead
ow sufficient for putting up two hun
dred and fifty tons Of hay. While Mr..
Williams has given strict attention to
the duties of his office during the period
he has held it, he has in the meantime
built up respectable farming interest
by his untiring industry and persever-
ance.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14
WAS GEN. GRANT 4 STA TESMAN ?


There is much random talk about
Gen. Grant being a great general, but
no statesman. One of the qualities of
a great general is craftsmanship; with
out this, there can be no truly great
general. The EN- ployment of tact and
skill in handling great army is one
of the essentials of general, but how
to dispose of victories when achieved
for the best advantage of the nation,
and how to treat the conquered in a
way calculated to promote their gen.
eral welfare, instead of their humilia-
ton, is craftsmanship of high order.
No general in ancient or modern times
possessed these qualities more en-
inently than Ger. Grant. IF he had
been the hero of more than hundred
successful battles, yet without these
qualities he would have been only a
warrior, nothing more. Why is the
South to-day mourning the death of
Gen. Grant? 1t is because of his wise
craftsmanship, comprehending the
highest good of the whole people of
this great Republic; treating the PEG.
pie of the South with considerations of
pity and kindness, and thus winning
their esteem and friendship. IF this
be not craftsmanship, then statesman
ship is myth, an intangible Pigment of
the brain.
If Gen. Grant was not a statesman.
then the people of the United States
have never yet had statesman for
the high Office of President. His mes
sages to Congress, if not always clothed
in polished sentences and the beauties
of rhetoric, abounded in plain, straight
forward good sense. HIS dealings
with foreign nations were we'll con-
sidered and judicious. In respect to
Central America and South American
states. his expressed policy was wise.
His clearly expressed views Of the i'm
portance of a Congress of nations, to
settle upon method of arbitrament
for national differences and disputes,
was an idea of grand craftsmanship
That method for dispensing with wars
is sure to be adopted at no distant day,
unless the progress of civilization
shall be arrested. There are many
men who pass for statesmen. and
abound in theories, but who have
never given any practical exhibition
of having accomplished any thing for
the uplifting of the people. Gen.
Grants craftsmanship has been less of
the theoretical, but more of the practi-
cial kind.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14
NEW RAILROAD.

The contemplated railroad through
the western towns in Kenosha county,
which has been much talked about the
past two years, and a number of times
announced as being ready to commence
work, is now declared to be a settled
fact. The Milwaukee Sentinel of yes
terday makes the following statement;
Ell. Abbot, trustee of the Wiscon-
sin Central railway, and one of the
principal owners of the Central's asso-
ciate roads, returned from Chicago
last evening, where arrangements have
been completed, within The past TWEEN.
ty-four hours, for the construction Of
new railroad from Schleisingerville
to Chicago. AS has been held by the
Sentinel, the route chosen for this new
road is that ola Waukesha, making an
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14
CATHOLIC TOTAL ABSTINEN CE
UNION OF AMERICA.

This great American organization
held its annual meeting this year at
New Haven, Conn, beginning the 9Th
of August. Rev. James M. Cleary, of
this city, was reelected President of
the Union. This, if we mistake not,
IS the third time of his election to the
Presidency of this organization. 1t is
an honor of which every temperance
citizen, Catholic or Protestant, in this
community will regard as rightly be-
slowed. Father Cleary has done a
good work for temperance, and there
still remains great work before sue.
cess shall be achieved. The reverend
gentleman is needed here now to advise
and help secure such changes in the
price of license as may, by the act of
the legislature at its last session, be
submitted to the people in September
next.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14
TEA CHEERS INSTITUTE.

The county school superintendent
has notified the holding of a teachers
institute at Wilmot, commencing on
Monday, August II. 1t is hoped that
all teachers in the county, as well as
those who expect to engage in the
business of teaching, will avail them
selves of the advantages afforded by a
well-conducted institute. It is desir-
able that the exercises of the institute.
In order to secure the highest end for
which these educational gatherings are
designed, should welcome progress.
Some of the ruts in the routine of
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14
DAKOTA.

The people in Dakota are very ma
turally much interested as to what
disposition Congress will make in re-
spect to the admission of that Terri
tory in the Union at the next session.
The Democrats who have hitherto OPP.
posed admission under various pre-
texts, but really for political considera-
tions, now seem to regard admission
in eyitable; that further delay will
work injury to the party, ard are dis
posed to make the best of it, by insist
ljng that both south and north Dakota
shall come in together as one state.
1t is taken for granted that if Dakota
Territory comes into the Union as two
states, it will add four Republican
United States Senators. The present
territory is naturally situated for two
states, and the legislation of Congress
has been in view of such division.
The present territory of Dakota has
150,932 square miles, which is more
than the states of New York, Pennsyl-
vania, Ohio and Maryland all COM
bined. The population. according to
the late census, is in round numbers
100000, of which south Dakota has
100000, and north Dakota 100000.
North Dakota has much larger popu-
lation than the constitutional require
ment to become a state. The people
of Dakota have displayed a remarkable
energy in establishing schools, colleges
and institutions of learning, such as
are found in the older states of the
Union. The Territory is already sup
piled with railroads, and, what speaks
volumes for the intelligence of the in
habitants, the post Office revenues ex-
ceed those of either the states of New
Hampshire, Rhode Island, Delaware,
West Virginia, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi
pi, Arkansas, Oregon or Nevada. 1t has
been we'll remarked, that it will be
death to any political party that shall
oppose the admission of Dakota into
the Union.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14
SERMON ON THE LIFE AND CHAR
ACTER OF GEN. GRANT.

Rev. Mr.. Bray delivered sermon in
the Congregational church last Sunday
evening on the life and character of
Gen. Grant. The sermon was intend
ed TO have been given on the previous
Sunday evening, but was omitted in
consequence of the storm. Mr.. Bray
having been familiar with the Grant
family at Galena, Ill, in early times,
was enabled to give facts which have
not generally found their way in the
papers of the day. The character of
Gen. Grant as christian man was
more fully brought out than in any of
the sermons we have seen in the city
papers There appears to have been
an impression in the minds of many
people that the christian character of
Cen. Grant was only manifest during
tie later years of his life, and after his
retiring from the army and from pub
lie life. 1t is not natural to associate
christian life with q military hero,
but such association is eminently just
with many of the greatest generals.
Washington anu Wellington were no.
bier examples. The sermon of Mr..
Bray was instructive. and was listened
to by large and attentive audience.
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SILLY QUESTIONS AND SENSE
LESS ANSWERS

There is great waste of words
am ong many passibly respectable PEG.
pie. Examples might be given which
have considerable currency. During
the late heated term. questions like
the following were frequently heard
"ls this weather hot enough to suit
you| What answer does the question
er expect? OF course none worth
hearing. If the person questioned
make reply. it is meaningless, or per.
haps an abortive attempt at witticism.
There is good deal of sense mixed
with irony in the following:
(BrOm the Philadelphia Ledger
You can tell a well-bred person by
the way she parts from friend. The
tusslly, lnsinsere folks, who have very
little in their minds to say to each
other, and less reason than most folks
Tor meeting SOON again. are accustom.
ed to drown the parting moment with
a chorus of Come up and see u.s.
You come down." "Come soo9,
again. when will you be up?'
You'll be down right soon," and d.
cdpo. "Come'n see us soon again. .
Would anybody suppose that a visit or
a long talk had passed between these
people, and that usually they merely
speak this hospitable formula for want
of something better to say? It is not
the custom of good breeding to handy
this give and take when saying good.
bye. People come none sooner for be-
ing so asked. If you have nothing
more TO say to your friend on leaving
her. why should you pretend to beg a
speedy meeting? If you have enough
to say you will not waste time in this
parrot-like chatter, which,always bears
the marks of vulgarity about it. The
women who indulge in it are of the
sort who will keep conductor waiting
and car full of passengers looking on
while they exchange sounding goodbye
kisses in public. How hopelessly un.
conscious of the ridiculous such per-
sons arel
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school studies are worn pretty deep,
and it is about time they were gotten
out of. It should be the grand aim of
our public schools, in addition to i'm
parting to young learners knowledge
of the branches of education common
ally taught, they should instruct in
the practical duties of citizenship. 1t
is declared in holy writ Man shall
not live by bread alone::" SO it is a
truth taught by experience and obser-
walton that man cannot live by educa-
ton alone. This fact is now being
recognized by many of the best educa-
tors, and they are applying themselves
to lift the race to higher conditioner
independently. Inasmuch as it must
be conceded that only fraction of our
population can trust to book learning
for support in life, the industrial train
ing of boys and girls cannot be COM
menced too early. It's true that in
the country schools, as now cOnstitut.
ed, this department Of learning cannot
be practically taught. The average
boy or girl who now quits school life is
at sea; the boy with no fixed purpose
of life, waiting for something to turn
up" the girl looking for happenings
that may be reasonably soon, or may
keep her many years in suspense. Her
education does not buy her food and
clothing.
The suggestion has been made that
the teachers institute might take the
risk of offending conservatives by APP
pointing committee to take into con.
sideration what studies now pursued
in the schools might be omitted with.
out detriment. and others of a more
practical kind substituted. This is an
age of expanding thought; the rising
generation need to be better acquaint.
ed than their fathers, with the worlds
condition and progress. There are
studies in the commonly pursued
course in the public schools which are
really of no practical value. In one OF
the governmental departments at
Washington there are twenty-five hun
dred clerks; in this department every
| possible kind of mathematical calcula.
tion is required, yet it is asserted that
in no single instance was much that
was found in the school arithmetics a
few years ago of any service in solving
business problems. In later years
there have been expurgations, but
there still remains much which is not
helpful to business Office, and of no
practical utility. as
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14
FRIGHT A CAUSE OF CHOLERA.

Vario us causes are being given for
the frightful rayages of cholera now
prevailing in Spain. It is not that the
habits of the people of that country
are more conducive to cholera than
the average of the PEG Pile of Europe.
The opinion has been expressed by
medical men that at the present time
one of the most prolific causes is fright.
Cholera is said to be one of those
deadly diseases more readily induced
by fear than any other. The people
in the towns ard cities of Spain are
panic-stricken; they are fleeing in all
directions as if pursued by wild beasts.
A case occurred in this city during
the prevalence Of cholera in 1850.
which was believed to have been in.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14
GRANTS FUNERAL IN KE8osHA

GRAN1 y FUNERAL nv u ENOOdA
Much disappointment was felt ON the
morning of Saturday last, when the
weather aspects indicated rainy day,
ana so it proved. Great numbers who
had contemplated participating in the
funeral exercises of the day were deter
red from so doing by the rainfall,
which began in the early forenoon
Notwithstanding the weather was
unpropitieus and the roads muddy, a
respectable number of citizens from
the country towns came to the city,
and altogether the number in attend
ance was as large as could reasonably
be expected in view Of the discourag-
ing weather. The procession being
formed marched to the Episcopal
church. 1t had been intended to as.
semble in the park, but the falling rain
rendered it undesirable. The church
was of Course not of sufficient capacity
to accommodate only a portion of those
who desired admission. The exercises
were carried out in accordance with
the programme published in the papers
last week. The music by the band was
well rendered, the resolutions adopted
fittingly expressed, the praying APP
lpropriate. The addresses given by Col.
Howe and Judge Van Wyck were eff
forts worthy the reputation of those
gentlemen, and appear to have been
received with general satisfaction. No
copy of the addresses, were offered for
publication, by direction of the COM
mittee or otherwise, which accounts
for their non-appearance in the TELE-
GRAPH.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14
ETTER OF HON. CHARLES g..
WILLIAMS.

Col. III. FRANK,
Editor of Kea0shG Telegraph.
MY DEAR FRIEND: In very kind
notice in your issue of the 31st ult. of
the official changes in the land office
at this place you have been betrayed
into an error, as the following sem
tence will show: Mr. Williams has
been removed from the position of
Register of the land Office at Water
town, Dakota to make room for a
Democrat" The ground for removal
is alledged to have been offensive par
|tisanship," all of which is an innocent
mistake. When / took the appoint
|ment for four years, il was with the
purpose of holding it for that time; and
had Mr.. Blaine been elected, doubt
not that 1 should have resigned dun :
ing the coming fall When the result
of the election was known, my purpose
was quickly formed, and privately and
publicly avowed, which was, to resign
at some time during the ensuing spring
or summer. In pursuance of such pur-
pose my resignation was rendered
April Dist, to take effect in the fall, or
at the pleasure of the President, my
object being to place the time sufficient
| ~ far ahead to give ample opportunity
for any examination of my official acts,
and at the same time to leave the Presi-
dent free to act in the appointment of
my successor, who took possession of
| the Office July 10th. Prominent Demo
Gratis with whom served in Congress
kindly rendered their good offices to
aid me in retaining the position, if ]
desired, and the present commissioner
as / am informed, was so kind as to
say, that had any desire on my part
been pressed to retain the place till fall
he should have recommended it. But
no such desire was urged. | deem ii
my plain duty to acknowledge my OBJ.
legations to Democrats, among whom j
have always counted very many person
al friends; but, to my mind, one of the
most humiliating sights in this
world is to behold republican, not an
ex-union soldier, begging to retain
official position, under the implied plea
that Democracy owes him something
Democracy owed me nothing, unless ]
have played the hypocrite for twenty
eight years, and | owed it nothing but
to get out of the place decently and in
order. And / did. / am not forget.
ting the grand masquerade of civil SER
vice reform, Neither am / forgetting
that Democracy is responsible for the
administration of this government fol
the next four years, and should be left
free to select its own agents and in
istruments.
Col, for the continued and royal
| Friendship of the TELEGRAPH, permit
me to make my profound acknowledge.
ments.
Very sincerely,
G.. 6, WILLIAMS.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14

The 28th annual Convention of Wis
cOnsin editors met at Whitewater on
Tuesday last e. d. Coe, editor of the
Whitewater Register, was elected Pres
ident, but declined, for the reason oil
having served one term Whereupor
w. d. Hoard, editor Of the Fort Atkin
son Union, was chosen. Since the
number Of editors in the state has now
gone up into the hundreds, there is less
enthusiasm than twenty-eight years
ago, when the Wisconsin editors first
met in convention, and when they
numbered but few.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14

The subject of high license is now
considerably agitated in different parts
of this state. The time fixed by law
for voting on the question of increased
license 1.-THE third Tuesday in Septem-
ber) will soon be reached. If the
friends Of temperance in this city de-
sire a change, the movement should
not be delayed.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14

The Monona Lake Assembly closed
its sixth annual encampment on Fri
day last. The exercises of the daily
sessions were sermons, scientific lee
lures, discussions on philosophical
questions, music, vocal and instru.
mental, etc. The Treasurer's report
shows the encampment to have been a
flattering financial success; the esti-
mated average daily attendance was
nearly three thousand. The next an
nual encampment will commence the
last Tuesday in July, 1886.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14

air line from the terminal points, pass
ing through the counties of Washing
ton, Waukesha, Racine and Kenosha
in Wisconsin, and Lake and Cook in
Illinois. The road passes through a
beautiful country, and one which has
just demand for the railway facilities
which it is about to receive, and for
which it has long been working. A
number of outside capitalists, princi-
pally of Cleveland, have Joined with
the Central people in this latest enter.
prise, but their names, for reasons best
known to themselves, are for the pres
ent withheld from the public.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14
THAT DIRTY DANDRUFE.

Dandruff is dirty and disagreeable in
every way. 1t soils the clothing contin.
ually, and is accompanied by hardly
less annoying sensation Of itching. The
scalp is diseased. There is nothing
in the world SO thoroughly adapted to
this trouble as Parker's Hair Balsam
1t cleanses and heals the scalp, stops
the falling hair and restores its original
softness, gloss and color. Is not oily
highly perfumed, an elegant dressing.
Very economical, as only q small oc.
casional application keeps the hair in
perfect condition.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14

Rev. GIN. Heard, Of this city, has
been chosen a member of the executive
committee Of the Lake Monona branch
of the ChatauQua Literary and Scien-
tific Circle.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14
FRIDAY. AUGUST "A. 1885.

Mrs. DR.. A. Farr, by invitation, sang
solo at the Grant Memorial services
on Saturday last. The sentiments
were expressive, and well rendered.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14

Heavy rain storms during the past
week have caused immense damage to
the crops throughout the West. Several
persons were killed by lightning
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14

Cnres cholera, collie, cramps, diarrhea, aches
paiRs. sprains, headache, neuralgia, rheumatism,
zoe. Rough on Pain Pasters, 15c.
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The Hope of the Nation.

Corrects offensive Odors at once. Complete cure O
worst chronic cases, also unequaled as garge fol-
Diphtheria Sore Throat, Foul Breath soc.
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Pretty Women

Cures Piles or Hemorrhoids, Itching Protruding,
Bleeding, Internal or other Internal and External
Remedy in each package. Sure cure, SOC. Druggists
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14

Water Bugs, Reaches.
(" Ro1ghon Rats" .lears them out also Beetles
Ants.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14
Life Preserver.

If You are failing, broken, out and nervous,
use Wells Health Remover" 81. Druggists.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14

We will give the Kenosha
Telegraph one year and a
Waterbury Watch for 81.
The Watches can be seen at
this office.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14

palpitation Dropsical Swelings Dizziness Indiges-
ton. Heartache, Sleeplessness cured by -" Wells
Health Renewer."
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" ROUGH on Piles.

If you arr losing you grip on life, try 6 els
Health Renewer.n Goes direct to weak spots
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" EOugh ON Itch"

Ladies who would retain freshness and yiyacity.
ion't fail to try ".Wells' Health Renewer.''
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-08-14

Catarrh OF the Bladder.
Singing, irritation, inflammation, all Kidney
and Urinary complaints, cnred by Buchu- Paiba.