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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

Attention is invited to the advertise
ment of the Illinois Central Railroad
in this paper. Whoever contemplates
going South this fall, to avoid the
northern winter, or for business pur-
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offered by the Oldest and best conduct.
ed road in the West. The Illinois Gen.
trail was the first great railroad con-
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and has the reputation of being one of
the most carefully managed railroads.
Persons going to Florida or other
places in the South west will have an
opportunity afforded by this road to
visit New Orleans, the largest city in
South, and having more Of historic
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Southern states. Also persons going
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will find the Illinois Central desirable
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reasonable.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29
THE COMING ISSUE.

| Never before was there an election,
state or national, in Wisconsin, when
so much interest was manifested out
side of the state as in the election to
occur on Tuesday next. Leading
newspapers in different cities of the
| Union have expressed an earnest wish
for the election of Rusk for Governor.
There never was period in our politi-
cal history when the friends of law
and order in this state had more urgent
cause to show their readiness to stand by
the Governor who stood by the people
to protect them from assault and vio-
lence. The reputation of Wisconsin
for loyalty to good government is at
stake on the result of the election.
The triumphant election of Gov. Rusk
will inspire confidence throughout the
country that Wisconsin is sound on the
great question of the day, and that it's
citizens have no sympathy with an
archy. The defeat of Gov. Rusk would
throw suspicion on the state as being
wavering on the duty of sIppressing
riotlng. If this be not the true issue.
it is construed to be such in the neigh
boring states. The Democrats have
forced this attitude Of the question by
insisting that the prompt suppression
of the riot in May last in Milwaukee
was unnecessary and murderous. This
charge has been so often refuted that
it is not necessary to re-state it over
again. But the attempt to fasten the
charge of rashness and cruelty on Gov.
Rusk has been so constantly persisted
in by his political enemies. that. many
weak-minded but .well-meaning per-
SONS have been led to believe the
charges. Let every voter bear in mind
that the reputation of Wisconsin will
be lowered in the estimation of ORDER
loving citizens abroad if it fails to en-
dorse its Governor in the stopping of
riot, which was probably as much in
tent on bloodshed and violence as were
the anarchists of Chicago.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

A late strike among the workmen at
the packing houses in Chicago has re-
suited in failure, and those whose
places had net already been filled were
glad to return to work. The eight
hour system was adopted by the pack
ers few months ago, as an expert
ment; but after a fair trial, finding
they could not sustain competition
with other cities, determined to return
to the old ten-hour system, hence the
strike of $4,000 to 10000 men. Their
places were fast being filled by impor
tations, and, in order to save them
selves, decided to return to their places
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

The Republican County Convention
which assembled at the Court House
on Monday last proceeded to the dis
patch of the work before it in BUSH
ness-like way. The ticket nominated,
taken collectively, is a good one; it
would be quite unnatural if there
were no dissatisfied ones. So far as
we have learned, the nominations are
well received, and we hope the ticket,
the whole ticket, will be triumphantly
elected.
1t is hardly necessary to speak of
each of the candidates individually;
they are mostly we'll known in the
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29
SHAKESPEARFs INSOMNIA.

There has been so much written
about Shakespeare in Europe aid
America that everything of interest
pertaining to him was supposed to
have been said years ogo. But it ap-
pears the subject, after all. has not
been exhausted. A former citizen of
Kenosha, who married his wife in this
city and resided here several years.
now resides in Chicago, and is in the
iron trade. The gentleman to whom
we allude is Mr.. F. FL. Head. He has
recently written a little book, entitled
"Shakespeare's Insomnia" The work
has been pronounced literary gem by
critical readers. Mr.. Head takes for
his subject Shakespeare's apostrophes
to Sleep. His praises of sleep occur in
passages like the following go sleep,
o gentle sleep, natures soft nurse: ,
Sleep, that knits up the sleeve OF
care' Inc gOlden dew OF Sleep
"The best of rest is Sleep" Shake
speare makes some of the characters
in his dramatic works invoke the rob.
berry of sleep as a dreadful curse on
enemies. Mr.. Head speaks of the
causes which led the great dramatist
to speak so often in his writings of
sleep. The robbery of. sleep is as vex,
atious now as in the times of Shake.
speare. Mr.. Head was at great pains
to secure from early writings relating
to Shakespeare much that had hitherto
escaped especial notice. This book
needs to be read to appreciate its liter
airy merit.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

The friends of Mr.. Z. G. Durant re-
mind us that he was formerly much
respected citizen of this county, and
now an esteemed resident of Racine
a courteous mention, therefore. of his
candidacy for the Office of Congressman
is due him. We entertain a high respect
for Mr.. Durant, and will say to all
who are resolved to vote the Prohibit
ton party ticket they could have no
better candidate than Mr.. Durant.
We only regret that he did not see his
way clear to come into the ranks of
the Republicans this fall, and aid by
his acknowledged talents, influence
and ample means, to bring the party up
to the standard of temperance which
good citizens desire.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

county. A brief reference to them will
be in place.
w. III. Harrison, candidate for the
Assembly, has in previous weeks been
spoken of in the TELEGRAPH, and it
may be added there are strong reasons
why he should have the support of Re-
publicans. The legislature of this state
will next winter elect a United States
Senator; the term of Senator Sawyer
expires in March next. The United
States Senate is now so nearly equally
divided, politically, that the loss of a
Senator from this state, with one or
two more from other states, might
change the political status of that body.
Mr.. Horace Clark, the nominee for
Treasurer, deserves especial considera-
ton. The honesty andiftness of Mr..
Clark for the Office no one questions
His health for some years has been
impaired, and while his business capa.
bilities are all that could be desired,
his physical endurance to rough it,
in a political campaign is not equal to
the task. He is necessitated to keep
quiet.
Capt. FrantZ, the one-armed candi-
date for Sheriff, is entitled to support,
A mistaken impression mas gone out
that he accumulated a small fortune
by holding the Post Office so many
years. 1t is stated on reliable authority
that after paying for Office rent, clerk
hire and other incidental expenses. his
margin of profits at the end of the
year was comparatively small for sc
responsible an Office. He lost an arm
in defence of the country.
Mr.. Oscar E. Bishop, candidate fol
Register of Deeds, is perhaps not az
well known in the county as some
others. He is man of good mora
character, and enlisted as soldier il
the 39th Regiment of Volunteers.
Mr.. d. B. Benedict was Nominated
unanimously for reelection to TIT
Office of County Clerk. No higher
commentator than this can be giver
him; it would be superfu0us to adj
more.
The nomination of Munson Paddock
for District Attorney is very prope
one. Mr.. Paddock is young man O
good habits. During the period he ha
held the Office he has discharged thu
duties well, and given evidence of fit
ness.
Mr.. d. A. Sovereign, for Count.
Surveyor, is a worthy and reliable
citizen. He has heretofore performed
the duties of the Office with general &C
ceptance, and no better nomination fol
the place could we'll have been made.
John Lucas, the nominee for Clerl
of the Circuit Court, is man of expe
rience in public matters, having helG
the Office of Sheriff in this county. HI
S acquainted with court proceedings
and will doubtless fill the position well
H. H. Tarbell, for Coroner, is wei
qualified for the position, and a better
nomination could not be asked for.
Mr.. w. Middlecamp, the candidate
for County Superintendent of Schools
is unquestionably we'll qualified fol
that important Office.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

The Knights of Labor, whose session
was recently brought to a close in
Richmond, Va, raised the salary of
their Grand Master Powderly from
$500 to $4,000 year. Mr.. Powderly
has been criticised for his acceptance
of such salary, for the reason the
Knights mostly belong to the poorer
and working classes. 1t would have
been more to his credit had he taken a
less salary; but it is doubtless true
that but few men are as capable of
controlling and shaping the action of
so large a body of men but recently
organized.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29
MINORITY OF THE PROTEST
ANT EPISCOPAL CON-
VENTTON.

A minority of the Protestant Episco-
pal Convention in Chicago are anxious
to get rid of the name Protestant"
They are DESTROYS to have that word
dropped from the present name of the
church, and some name covering a
broader field substituted. Catholic
Church of America" one of the names
suggested, covered vast area, and
would be more appropriate in the COM
ing future, when the one church shall
have absorbed all the denominations.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

AT recent local option contest in
Somerset, KY, town of 100 popula-
ton, a majority Of 142 was polled for
shutting ND the saloons. The bells of
the churches were rmg, and every.
body was happy except the saloonists.
The late state election in Georgia Sc
cured Il majority in the legislature in
favor of the prohibition policy.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29
JUDGE MEN OF WHAT THEY

What has Governor Rusk and his
administration done since in power =?
Answer: Wisconsin has never had a
more honest and economical govern
ment than the present. There have
been no successful attempts to show
the contrary.
What has Congressman Caswell done
for the state and country2 The Con-
gressional records show he has done
much. One law which he secured, re-
ducing the postage on letters from
three to too cents, entities him to the
thanks of the whole people.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29


Noticing i'm the TELEGRAPH of last
week an article on the contemplated
road to be built between Jerusalem and
Jericho, and comments thereon by some
correspondent, l copy, by request, a few
extracts from my note book, made
some years since, on passing over this
route.
The ancient reputation of this route,
When certain man went down to
Jericho and fell among thieves" is
well maintained to this day. Although
an actual robbery seldom occurs, it is
a wild and solitary region, and well
adapted to brigandage among it's noun
tain Businesses.
| Through the influence of the Ameri-
can consul at Jerusalem, arrangements
had been effected with the sheik of
Bethany to furnish a sufficient escort
for the protection of travellers, for the
sum of two and one half francs, or SO
cents day, Cor each tourist, and If any
robbery then occurred through negli-
gence of the escort, the sheik was to be
held responsible and required to make
reparatiOn. The sheik, however, has
never been known-to make any repara.
ton, and any claim, therefore, would
probably remain an heirloom in the |
family for three or four generations |
before being realized.
In accordance with long establish
ed custom, we took our military escort |
at Bethany, two miles from Jerusalem
The commander was swarthy Arab
a stalwarth six-footer, whom we named
the Turkish Government. His arma-
ment consisted of rusty fiint-lock
musket slung on his back, cavalry style,
Turkish cimeter dangling on his side,
two old navy revolvers in his belt, be-
sides two daggers and one long tobac-
co pipe and pounch, and spear IL feet
in length on his shoulder. My COM
rade called him portable arsenal; but
being entirely ignorant of soap and
water, he was so nearly concealed by
earthWOrks that | considered him a
masked battery. 1t was not Boosting /
much of Arab horse flesh to say that
he was mounted on the best animal in
the party, and why should he not be !? II
for in case of actual danger, he could
more readily make his escape. Al
though nominally our protector, it was
not judlcious that the /" Turkish Gov
eminent" should incur any personal
risk for couple Of infdel Americans.
The entire forces under his command
consisted Of two foot Enthusiastically
foot men, for both were bare-footed,
and the remaining portion of their
anatomy was nearly in the same pre-
dicament. Like John the Baptist,
their raiment was OF came!s' hair, with
leathern girdle about their Ioins-
this raiment being just sufficient 10 af-
ford hiding place for parasites.
Their accoutrements consisted of rusty
fint-lock Muskets, one of them minus
a flint, and if either of them would
shoot, which was highly improbable.
was quite as dangerous to themselves
as 10 an enemy. The weapons of the
entire party were of great antiquity, .
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

The Democratic County Convention,
on Tueoday last, nominated Miss Anna
Mccormick for County School Super.
intendent, We know nothing of the
qualifications of Miss Mccormick for
the office, but unhesitatingly commend
the principle of recognizing the right
and policy of allowing women t hold
school offices.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

This is the first time in this county,
it is said, since the organization OF
state government, when no general
political meeting has been called, to be
addressed by candidates or Others on
the issues.of the day preceding gen.
eral state election. If this be true, is
it because political oratOry fails to
draw as in early times?
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

WOMEN AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
1t is hoped that voters, without dis
tinction of parties, will vote next Tues
day on the question of an amendment
to the constitution to allow women to
vote for and hold school district offices.
A reform so reasonable must commend
itself to all liberal-minded citizens.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

A candidate who conceives that he
is essential to the success of his politi-
cal party by that very fact demon
strates his egotism, and, usually, his
unfitness also for the position to which
he aspires. The malady too frequently
proves fatal. A man may possess the
admiration of his party--he may
be one in whose success party followers
will rejoice-one over whose defeat
the humble laborer will let fall bitter
tear of disappointment-but when he
demands as his right that advance
ment which grateful admiration is
willing to accord as favor, the glow
of admiration is changed to sudden
luminosity. There will always be
enough to resent implied superiority
to destroy the hope of a candidate who
seeks by pre-eminence to gain an ex-
allied position. No man becomes es-
sentlal to the success of party in our
country or in our day. No man fills a
position which might not be filled by
some other one and with equal success,
although the proper individual may
not have risen to the political surface
just at the moment. 1t will be a rare
case in which a man will not find
others in the party who are not his
equals in attainment, moral excellency
and ability. Egotism is the ruin of
many politician. He is up to-day,
and his vanity is flattered; he is down
tomorrow, never to recover his popu-
larity. and is effectually laid upon the
shelf. There are too many aspiring to
his position. d.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion met in their recently-chosen
rooms over the First National Bank
for the first time last Sunday, at 8
O'Clock P. NJ. The Sunday meetings
will probably hereafter be held at that
place.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

"We don't have to recommend Par
ker's Hair Balsam but once" writes Mr..
G. A. Burger, druggist, of Liberty, N. Y.
" After that it stands on its record" 1t
stops falling hair, restores original color,
softness and gloss. Exceptionally clean,
prevents dandruff.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

The Hon. j. F. Andrews, Democratic
candidate for Governor of Massachu-
sets, has declared that he will furnish
no money, either directly or indirectly,
for campaign purposes. We are glad
to see the practice discouraged.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29
TIMES CHANGE.

1t is often remarked by citizens who
have long been residents or this city
that "times are not as they used to be
in Kenosha." The minds of the citiz-
ems have been directed to other chan
nels different from twenty-five and
thirty years ago. Public enterprises
of a moral and educational character
do not take as wide a range as they
once did. Twenty-Five to thirty years
ago there were frequent gatherings Of
citizens, called for the consideration of
some pecuniary interest of the city, or
for some moral, literary or educational
enterprise. Whenever a call for a
meeting for any of these objects was
made, the people readily responded
The meetings were well attended, adj
dresses were made. and a free inter.
change Of sentiment followed. There
was usually no difficulty in arriving at
satisfactory conclusions, and desirable
results were reached. IF committees
were appointed for any given purpose
the question was not raised as to the
political complexion of it; or if pro-
gramme OF exercises was agreed upon,
no one took exception if there happen
ed to be clergymen, doctors or other
professional men on it. Citizens who
have resided here during the period
mentioned recognize the change. Dur
ing the past few years there has not
been general public meeting called to
consider the feasibility of establishing
a public library, historical society, ly-
ceum, literary association, to say moth
ing of calls to advance by organized eff
fort any of the many moral and phil
anthropic movements of the age.
Nearly the only interest to which at
tention has been called by public meet
ings of the citizens is the Young Mems
Christian Association. This worthy
object requires more generous re-
spouse by our citizens to render it a
full success. If the condition of pub
lie sentiment in the city, aside from
mere pecuniary matters, is here cor
rectly stated, the question is open
whether there has been desirable prog
ress or undesirable retrogression the
past quarter of century.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

Not all the towns and cities on the
lake shore in this state are at stand
still in making improvements. She
bOygan, it is stated, has built between
three and four hundred buildings the
present season.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

The Rhode Island Supreme Court
has rendered a decision to the effect
that the prohibitory amendment to the
constitution is valid and will stand.
The people rejoice while the whisky
men are apparently alarmed.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

The news from Rome, the capital of
Italy, is to the effect that at meeting
of the most eminent Cardinals, at
which the Pope was present, the ques-
ton was discussed as to the expediency
of removing the papal seat from Rome
on account of the attitude of the
italian government towards the Pope.
Probably nothing will come of it; the
same thing was considered years ago.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

CASWELL AND DOOLITTLE.
The two candidates for Congress of
the Republican and Democratic par
ties are L. B. Caswell and j. r. Doolit-
tie. Nothing will be said of these two
candidates which is not matter of
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

The citizens of Rockford, ILL.,, have
determined to erect a Young Mems
Christian Association building, to cost
100000.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29

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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-10-29
THE KEN0SHA TELEGRAPH
NJ FRANK, EDITOR
once in Masonic Block. room of A. II. French
FRIDAY. OCTOBER 20, 1886.
-~s--~-~~-----~->----~-~--
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

~~~~-~~-~~~-~-~--
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
STATE TICKET.
For Governor:
JERE. IIAH M. RUsK,
of Vernon.
For Northumberland:
GEORGE w. RYLAND,
of Grant.
For Secretary of State:
ERNST G. THINE,
of Kenosna.
For State Treasurer:
HENRY b. HARsHAW,
of Winnebago.
For Attorney-General:
CHARLES E. EsTABRooK,
Of Manitowoc.
For Railroad Comm issioner;
.ATLEY PETERSON,
of Crawford.
For State Superintendent;
JESSE B. THAYER,
Of Pierce.
For Insurance Commissioner:
PHILLIP CHEEK, Jr.,
of Sank.
For Member Of Congress,
J.. B. CAsWELL.
COUNTY TICKET.
For Member of Assembly,
w. III. HARRISON.
For Sheriff,
G. FRANTZ.
For Clerk of the Circuit Court,
JOHN LUCAS.
For County Treasurer,
H. E. CLARK.
For Register of Deeds,
0. E. BISHOP.
For County Clerk,
d. B. BENEDICT.
For District Attorney,
MUNSON PADDOCK.
For County Surveyor,
d. A. SOVEREIGN.
For Coroner,
II. H. TARBELL.
For County Superintendent of Schoo
VIM. MIDDLECAMP.