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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

The extreme cold weather during
the greater part Of January, and of the
present month thus far, very naturally
excites sympathy for the condition Of
the poor; but sympathy alone, unless
accompanied with giving, relieves no
destitute family. Much of the wealth.
er for weeks has rendered out Of-door
work almost impossible. and laboring
men who have had no indoor employ
ment have been placed at great disad-
vantage. 1t is understood that all
poor families who are in a needy con-
dltion may receive aid as far as prac-
ticable by applying at the room on
Main street, where supplies are de-
posted. This is truly benevolent ar
rangement as far as it goes, but does
not reach all cases of restitution. The
most humane method adopted. is the
visiting of families suspected of being
in want Of the necessary comforts of
life; to such needed relief can be given
without wounding their sensibilities.
Some rather thoughtless persons will
say, if poor families are too proud to
ask assistance at public relief station
they are undeserying of help. If peo-
pie who so reason should ever be re-
duced to state of dependency, they
would realize a wide difference in hay
ing assistance offered them than to be
obliged to petition for it like town
paupers.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20
TRIAL BY JURY.

A bill has been introduced in the
Wisconsin Senate, providing for con-
stitutional amendment to read as fol-
lows:
"That the right of trial by jury shall
remain inviolate, and shall extend to
all cases at law, without regard to the
amount in controversy; but jury
trial may be waived by the parties in
all cases, in the manner prescribed by
law, and a verdict concurred in by
five-sixths of a jury shall be sufficient"
The foregoing amendment contem-
plates no change, except that a less
number than now prescribed may rem
der a verdict. It would seem hardly
worth the trouble to go through the
necessary process to amend the con-
stitution for that alone. To allow the
calling of jury where the amount in
controversy is only six cents is pre-
posterous; although such small
amount may involve question O..
right, the verdict of jury settles no
principle Of law, for the decisions of
juries are not regarded as legal prece-
dents; they are subject to approval or
reversal by the courts. There should
be a limitation to amounts for which
a jury may be summoned to settle.
The law should not tolerate trifing in
courts, but should prescribe other and
more simple methods for adjusting
insignificantly small differences be-
tween parties. We have often referred
to the practices which prevail in some
other countries, and which arc we'll
adapted to our form of government.
The world moves, and the venerable
jury system must ere long give place
to essential modification.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20
THE HIGH LICENSE QUESTION
IN THE LEGISLATURE.
MADISON. Feb. 7. 1885.

MADISON, Feb. 7, 1885.
To THE EDITOR OF THE TELEGRAPH.
Among the pleasures of visit to
the capital is that of feeling the legis
lative pulse on important questions of
legislation. Since my return from
Madison l have been asked, "What is
the legislature going to do with the
High License Bill before it?" l do
not know what it will do, nor can 1
prophecy the fate OF the bill. l can,
however describe some of the plainly
apparent legislative symptoms. There
are salo0n-keepers, men interested in
saloons and men elected to champion
the saloon interests who are members
of the legislature. These men have
the advantage of knowing exactly
what they want and what they do not
want. They want low license, and
they do not want any legislative con-
troll Of the liquor traffic. These men
are bold, aggressive, determined.
They are ready at all times and in all
places to give their opponents battle.
and they fight with vim that only
comes from a determination to win
and faith that they will.
Now remember this: that many of
the champions of low license are Re-
publicans, and some Democrats favor
high license. Ii it could be made a
straight party question it would be
plain sailing. There is a large Repub-
lcan majority in the legislature, and
any party measure can be easily car
RED.
Well, how do Republicans feel about
the high license bill? Well, they feel
dreadfully about it. 1t is a graveyard
ghoul to them which will not down
at their bidding. They are paralyzed
with fear. 1t they pass a high license
bill they fear it will ALLEVIATE the Ger
man Republican vote, and in the next
state election the Democrats will cap
ture the state government, as they did
last November the National govern
ment. In their estimation a German
Republican values low license for
saloons more than he does Republican
principles. l do not believe this. I
think the history of the election in
Ohio last November disproves it.
SPECTATOR.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20
SKATING RINKS.

Every few years there comes some
new attraction or entertainment which
rises to the top wave of popularity.
and in due time subsidies. Just now
the skating rink takes thee lead, driv-
ing most other kinds of amusement in
to the background. Hundreds are now
nightly on rollers not only the younger
classes, but the miGdle-aged delight in
this exciting pastime. There perhaps
are half dozen skating Kinks IN this
county, and many more in the larger
counties. AS it respects the health
giving and invigorating benefits of
these exercises. it is reasonable to con-
GLIDE they may be advantageous with
proper indulgence. The Buffalo Co,G-
Tier has been at the pains to collect
the opinions Of distinguished physl-
clans as to the healthfulness of roller
skating; majority return unfavor-
able answer. The tendency to excess
of physical exertion is the principle OBJ
lection. IF the liability to accident be
taken into the account, it detracts from
the healthful benefits claimed. A cor
respondent of the Sentinel says that
Mrs. J. R. Smith, at the Lake Side
skating rink in Racine, fell and broke
her arm last week, and that this is the
fourteenth accident of the kind in
that rink the present season. It is
we'll enough to note accidents of this
kind, if it will induce to greater pre-
caution in these exercises.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20
"REMINISCENCES.
HEDGERow WHEAT AND GRAPEVINE
CRADLEs-A VISIT AT THE CAPITAL
GOVERNORS RECEPTION, &C., &c.

HEDGERow WHEAT AND GRAPEVINE
CRADLEs-A VISIT AT THE CAPITAL
GOVERNORS RECEPTION, &C., &c.
On the way to Ma liscn in the cars at
Kenosha there sat in the next seat back
a pleasant, well preserved old gentleman
who made some inquiries about the city.
j. Y. Quarles, Esq, on his way to Racine,
occupied the seat with me, and the old
gentleman was glad to greet him, having
been well acquainted with his father.
In hedge-row wheat times, 81 and 40 years
ago, the old gentleman used to manu-
facture the (well remembered grape
vine grain-cradles in Beloit, and took a
load Of them to Kenosha county then
Racine county, each season. They were
sold to farmers in exchange for 35 BUSH
els of wheat for cradle. The wheat
was exchanged in Southport for lumber,
and teams were hired to haul the lum-
Der to Beloit. The regular price at any
of the country taverns was five shillings
for man and team over night. BY this
method of sale the cradles were made to
net the manufacturer five dollars each
4 very profitable price.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20
WHIPPING posi-.

The whipping post was oRce general.
ly employed In Il is country punish
ment of the smaller class of offences
Several years ago the subject of pro-
vlding whipping posts for petty crimi-
nal offences came before the Wisconsin
legislature, but did not meet with
much favor. Whether any legal en-
actments remain in any of the states
for the enforcement Of this sort of
punish ment except in the state Of
Delaware we dc not know, but in that
state this barbarism continues in prac-
tice without abatement. The Wash
ington Critic mentions tire whipping of
nine criminals at Now Castle, Del, on
the It'll of February-eight white and
one negro. The white culprits re-
ceived ten lashes each, and the negro
twenty, besides standing in the pillery
one hour. What business had the
negro to be blacke
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

Two old pioneers of Racine died on
Monday last--Mrs. Kate LAWN, aged
so, and Mr.. John Osborn, aged IS years.
Capt. Gilbert Knapp is now the oldest
inhabitant in Racine. He built the
first house at that place. Capt. Knapp
was for many years incommand of the
United States revenue cutter on the
lakes; he was obliged to leave his post
some years ago, on account of physical
infrmities. Mr.. L. S. Blake is Racine's
next oldest inhabitant.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

Spelling schools are being revived in
northern Illinois. It will be recollect-
ed the spelling fever ran high several
years ago in Wisconsin, at least in this
portion of the state. There is need of
periodical revivals Of spelling schools:
they accomplish excellent results.
Educated people whose occupation
does not call into exercise the use of
spelling are liable to fall into the use
Of bad spelling, which is quite as dis.
creditable as bad grammar. While
the spelling schools were popular in this
region, not only the young, but middle.
aged and even many old people, revived
their photographed knowledge. Poor
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

Two parties were expected. to depart
from Milwaukee to New Orleans in
special sleeping cars the present week.
Other parties will be organized for a
like purpose, as soon as suitable sleep
ing cars can be obtained, Kenosha
has the material for making up car
party for New Orleans, and no doubt if
some one would lead off In the under
taking, it would prove success. The
plan contemplates agreeable travelling
acquaintance, sociability. and free
dom from some of the discomforts Of
crowded hotels, and economy.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

One of our leading druggists informs
us that physicians have been kept I'M
usually busy in this city and vicinity
during the past two weeks or more.
Scarlet fever is quite prevalent, but is
generally in the milder form. Of
other sicknesses there are a variety,
none particularly taking the lead.
Some persons express the opinion that
the continued rigorous cold weather
for several weeks past has induced
much Of the i'll health now prevalent.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

It is stated in Milwaukee that Lake
Michigan is entirely frozen over from
shore to shore, and that three propell-
ers are frozen in; the location of two
are known and the other one unknown.
How long they will be imprisoned in
the ice will depend on the weather
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20
NO GREASE FOR HIM.

When Greece her knees Greece
her knees --Greece her knees, stammer-
ed an embarrassed schoolboy, forgetting
the next line of his recitation "There
is no occasion to grease anybody's
knees" shouted his teacher. eco and
study your piece" Neither is there
occasion to grease your hair. Parker's
Hair Balsam is 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, 1885-02-20

The question who is "Siva," which
has been so often asked, will probably
be revealed before long, These letters
which have been published weekly in
the Inter Ocean Saturday reached the
tenth number last Saturday, 1t is an
nounced they will be published in
cheap book form about the first Of
March next.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

Mr., Leonard Lee brought to this
Office a few days ago a box Of gold
bearing quartz, different varieties in
color. but all of about equal per cent
value. The box was sent by Human
B. French, Kenosha boy now in
Southwestern Montana He is the
second son Of the late Judge Volney
French, and is the ward of Leonard
Lee.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

spelling always mars a letter or COM
position, and unavoidably excites
feeling discreditable to the writer.
unless it be one who has never enjoyed
educational advantages. tits probable
there are less good spoilers in this city
and county than few years ago, when
people came together to exercise in
this accomplishment.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

A bill was introduced in the Mich
igan legislature last week. to "prohibit
children from acquiring the habit of
using tobacco" 1t is not probable
that any such bill will be passed, but
could the requirement of that habit
be prevented it would be of great adj
vantage as a healthful measure.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

Monday, the 10th inst, was the last
day for the introduction of new BUSH
ness in the State legislature. Since the
commencement of the session there
have been introduced 302 bills in the
Senate and 62s in the House; total, $50.
Who will say the legislature has not
been busy in preparing billss What
proportion of these bills will be sent to
the waste room, when the legislature
adjourns, will be curious to observe
There are some worthy measures be-
fore the legislature, which ought to be
enacted into laws, but there is danger
that so much time will be wasted on
bills of little consequence that the more
important will be neglected.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

The blood and thunder dynamiters
-socialists-held meeting in New
York city last week and unanimously
adopted resolution fayoring dyna-
mite policy for Irishmen. These law
less men are the worst enemies of Ire
land.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

Death is particularly on the track of
old people the present winter. A
more than ordinary proportion Of
deaths are announced in our exchanges;
the ages run up into the seventies and
eighties.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

The Common Council Of Milwaukee
is considering the proposal to sell the
county Jail. 1t would be funny spec
tacle to see the old court house and Jail
Of Kenosha county put up at auction,
and note the bidding.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

The New York State Senate passed
a resolution on Monday last, with but
one dissenting vote, asking their rep
resentatives in Congress to urge and
vote for placing Gen. Grant on the re-
tired army list.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

The lower House OF the Dakota leg
islature has passed woman suffrage
bill. Dakota has not been over-run
with old fogies yet.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20
COUNTY JUDGE.

Two weeks ago the TELEGRAPH
published reply to the question of a
correspondent, whether the printing
of the Probate Judge was
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

It is stated that scarlet fever has
been prevailing to an alarming extent
in Racine.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

The Waukegan Gazette says there
are sixteen cheese factories in that
county.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20
The GOVERNORS RECEPTION.

1HE OONERNOR hECEPIlONs
Governor Rusk's second reception oc-
CURED on Thursday evening. February
o, at the executive mansion, and was
largely attended by citizens of Madison,
members of the legislature, and citizens
from all parts of the state present at the
State Agricultural Convention. The in
vitations showed the boundless hospital
ity of Wisconsin's chief executive.
There were no cards; a general invita-
ton was extended through the Madison
daily press and to the Agricultural Con-
vention through its President. The
Governor has q heart as big as an eight
OK team, and it would have pleased him
to have received the entire population.
The refreshments consisted Of scolloped
oysters, plain crullers, various pickles
and coffee. The second course COM
prised ice cream, cakes and ieIlies. The
large dining room was filled again and
again, and the refreshments were ample
and abundant. The event was a very
pleasant one, and long to be remember
ed. The governor and his amiable wife
and daughters stood for hours and re-
ceived with heartiest cordiality the al
most unremitting flow of guests. There
were present fair specimens of the richly
attired beauties of Madison. There was
charming music, and to its rythm the
passing. hours were chased with flying
feet" A few minutes conversation
with Mrs. Rusk impressed me with the
idea that She was woman with much
force and strength of character She
makes one feel at home in her presence
instead of expressing you with her great
ness, She is quiet and unassuming, and
is fully equal to the exalted position she
occupies. One can easily imagine that
the Governors better-half may have con-
tributed in good measure to his happy
and successful administration of stale
affairs by her wise and able counsel
SECRETARY TIMME.
AS Kenosha county has furnished Wis
consin one of the best Secretaries of
State she has ever had, areminiscence of
my visit to the capital with Captain
Timme left unmentioned would be like
playing Hamlet with Hamlet shut in
the coal bin. No executive officer of
the state gives it more diligent and faith
full service. He is noted for always
being at his post, and the state is honor
ed by having so capable an officer in
this important position. Any demands
made upon his time or effort by strangers
or friends is met by the utmost kindliness
and accommodation. During my stay
in Madison I found the wheels of legis-
lation moving slowly. The leg stature
was in session four days out of the six,
and from one to three hours a day.
This left legislators and employees with
plenty of time to spare. Bills were in
the embryo state which have since been
perfected and presented. Onr Senator,
Maxwell, and Assemblyman Patterson
were always in their seats during ses-
sions, and cordially met their constitu-
ents during the intervals Of adjournment.
Woodwork, Feb. 16. R. F. r.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

start you in work that will at once bring you In
money faster than anything else in America. All
sbout $500 900 in presents with each box Agents
wanted everywhere, Of either SEX of all ages for all
the time spare time only to work for st their
own homes. Fortunes for all workers absolutely
sursd, Don't delay. II. HAlITTr Co., Portland
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20
SCHOOL TEACHERS SHOULD RE
MORAL EDUCATORS

Every years, indeed almost every
days, observation goes to show the
danger Of neglecting the moral educa-
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

The best vineyards in France are
worth as much as $500 per acre. The
best farming land sells for $400.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

A nnl7r. Send six cents for postage, and re
n PkIIt ceive free, costly box Of goods which
H IllLL will help you to mere money right
naway than anything else in this world
All of either sex succeed from rst hour. Tn broad
road to fortune opens before the workers absolutely
sure At once address, True Co.. Angus IL, Maine.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 20, 1885.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-02-20

SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO COLLECTIONS
PAYMENT.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-07
~ llni,nllllnn Nn,lrn..

WApuSaroH, Doe 0--'Ihe Republicans
mrBibots oi the house 81 representatives
Wet yps,tflaY uthtuunu ia caucus, 90
mni6Mion bvpE cllelpi hy the unGm'
nous election % Joseph a. Cannon Of
Illinois ns chairman and Louis g. Me-
Comaa ui Maryland az seeyotsrY These
olnctrs VIII nct throughout the Forty
plnth congress. Nominations for The
once dt Nppatrf hulng nrsl IN order Me.
kiGlcy. ~, IL OHIO presented The uuine
oi Thomas u bctd W Malbr, white Mr.,
Phelps of New JclnnY performed tho aninc
duty Tor Frnak iiltn0ck 81 New
YGrk 80 formal spcomlng ut oltbrr
nomination waa nado, ( pnsh Hey
ernl brief speeches ware DC,
liyefed IN support ~ one or
TWO other candidates. or The ~
Republican members of The hOuee, N8 were
nbscnt aud The lrst ballot disclosed the
prcaUnco II los members This lot 10
votes necessary Tor choice, Heed re-
crlyed 08, lll6rock g. and licgan Of KAN
sns q. The announcement OF the result
was received with applause, aud ON mo.
ton ~ Nh. illecoek thu nomination 81
Nh Reed was made unanimous ME- lteNd
bowed his acceptance OF The n0mluation,
hut made no speech 81 thunka. The bal
lptlng Tor minor Offices OF tho house
was ihun proceeded with and
tlio following Ticket was nom
mated without serious 0pposilon For
clark, cob W q. Croabie Of Iowa. agr-
goant.akafms, Capt Albert O, Marsh ~
lndianai d00fkeoppr, Col. James u bcls
den of COnncntieniI postmnaieb A. w
Adams " Maryland chaplain, Rev IN,
v, r. Britt Of Nevada,
MIR 'rleo ~ wisconsin offered foRo4
| lutinn for the appointment Of a commit
toe of three inambefs 90 prepare aud
| urge tho papHage ol a bin guardlhg against
| the possibility OF o vacancy IN the ONCE
OF the president OF thu United StRios, nut
subsequently Withdrew h aud 1iiVttd the
following, which was adppmd without
! 0ppostloni
Re50lycd, that u b the sense oi llds
cnuauA that ltHmedtdo action nc taken ny
congfpha 70 pfoyiG0 Tor presidential aue'
ccssion,
/ on motion ~ Mr.. Thomae " lliinulNf
! the following resolution WIS aduptedl
lcs0lyod, thltt tho caucus jey0fs me
p6feaRe % a riopcrlS guarded Mexican
! pension bin, with provisions FOR pension
! Tor rui0n soldiers Of ihu lgtg war, ilplf
/ widows nnd orphans, tlmilBr 20 nc blil
phe4ed by the senate durng the Forty.
eighth congforr, and we deelafe ID favor
of The unconditional ecpcal Of lhe liinlint
J tinn Of thc payment ofnrrcHlsof poiiflOnt,
The eununs ihpn adjourned,