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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06
FRESH AIR AND EXERCISE FOR
OUR GIRLS.

AS we think of the future and what il
will be twenty-five years from now, how
little do we realize that we who are as
sembled here to- day will be passing
away, and our girls of to-day will be the
strong, earnest women who are leading
the world into true and noble paths.
But to prepare them for this future
depends mainly upon the mothers and
teachers Of to-day, and with this end in
view | wish to emphasize the fact that
we must not expect to find a healthy
generation of women in the future un.
less we give our girls fresh air and ex.
ercise.
Let us follow the years of a young
girls life until she becomes a woman.
For the first five years she enjoys the
privilege of being baby, and in pleasant
weather much of her time is spent out
of doors. There she usually gets fat and
chubby, with fresh cheeks and dancing
eyes. All the world to her is grand
playhouse and mother nature supplies
her with fresh air and sunshine. At the
age of five or six she is put in school,
usually, for six hours a day, and the
weary little thing looks eagerly for four
o'clock. Her teacher gives her love and
care, but there are sometimes fifty other
little tots like her and she must do a
little for each. But still as soon as
schools out she is again free to run and
rest her brain while she exercises her
muscles.
By the time she is twelve years of age
she is progressing finely in her studies,
but now begins the trouble, for she is
ambitious and anxious to stand among
the best in the class. She studies at
home; she may also be studying music
and practices nights or mornings /; she
has given up her outdoor play and her
appetite is tickle. She is nervous and
is dreaming of her work at night, but
still she keeps On and graduates with
honors, but at what cost Tired ma
ture is simply asserting herself and the
doctor is called in for tonic.
You may think l have overdrawn
this and you ask-do you mean to imply
that girl is not capable Of hard study
without injuring her health, and / say,
no girls brain is capable of anything
that her brothers is if it is not trained
at the expense of her body. Look at
her brother. He has about the same
mental capacity as his sister, and he
studies hard, but how different his ply.
seal training. You will hardly find a
school for boys without an excellent
gymnasium where he is drilled in mus.
cular exercise, and when school hours
are over he is invariably in the open air,
his garments are comfortable and loose,
and lite to him is a pleasure. By the
time he graduates he is ready to face
the whole world, and feels that his brain
is balanced by a sound and healthy body.
Nov what l wish to impress on the
mothers is, that nature demands fresh
air and exercise for daughters as well as
for sons, and without it they can
never aspire to the same mental great
ness.
How much better to sees girl gradual
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06
FRIDAY. JANUARY 6. 1888.

Every new subscriber TO the TELE-
GRAPH, and every old subscriber pay
ng up arrears and one year in advance
will receive the paper at its present
subscription price and the Milwaukee
Weekly SENTINEL free. The SENTINEL
will be Of special interest to farmers
as it will contain full reports OF
Farmers Institutes, which are being
held in the different counties in the
state. Every Republican in the coun'
ty should subscribe for the TELEGRAPH
and get the SENTINEL free.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06

ing from our high schools at the age of
twenty, with well developed lungs and
muscles, and cheeks that show the
healthy blood coursing through them,
and to know that her brain is supported
by an equally healthy body, and she can
take her place with her brother and say,
l am physically strong and my mental
faculties can now be trained as I wish,n
than to see a girl graduating at the age
OF sixteen ard then be forced to rest her
tired body that could not endure the
years of confinement in the school room.
Mothers, think of these things, and insist
on having healthy, happy daughters.
And with this end in view give them
plenty of fresh air and exercise.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06
PLEASANT PRAIRIE.

Mr. W. Lieber has returned home
from Valparaiso, Ind.
The church Aid Society meets on
Friday afternoon and evening, this
week, at Mrs. T. Maloney's.
Rev. j. H. Bowker. of Madison, will
give lecture on Prohibition in the
Union church on Sunday evening next,
Jan. 9Th. A good audience and an
interesting time are anticipated.
Remember the mammoth oyster
ssVper at Mr.. G. F. Roberts in three
weeks from this date.
Rev. j. Reynolds will preach at the
Union church on Sunday afternoon.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06

Mr.. Walter Holmes, of Plattsmouth,
Nebraska, spent Christmas with rela.
tives in Ipavia, ILL.,, aid, arriving here
on Saturday. spent New Years with
his aunt, Mrs. James Gray, and family.
and started on Monday on his return
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Gulick had the
pleasure of entertaining several of the
wedding guests until Monday morning
Mr.. and Mrs. Moe, of Beaver Dam
stopped at Racine to visit friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Taylor, of Wauwa
tOsa, arrived home on Monday, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Hake, of Omaha, Neb.
on Tuesday.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06
WISCONSIN STATE TEACHERS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
IN WISCONSIN FORTY
YEARS AGO.

The Wisconsin State Teachers AS
sociation was in session in the capitol
at Madison last week. 1t is interesting
to notice the difference in the pro.
gram for one of these modern teachers
meetings compared with many years
ago. In the early state teachers con-
ventions the subjects brought forward
for consideration and discussion en-
braced but few topics. The subjects
OF inquiry now cover wide field of
study. The modern high schools just
ly merit the name given them as the
peoples colleges; the public schools, in
which the children and youth are edu-
Gated, are gradually being improved.
But for the public free school system,
which was authorized on the adoption
of the constitution of Wisconsin in
1S4S, it is impossible to conceive of
the mass of illiteracy which would
now be found in the state. The free
schools have enabled every family,
however poor, to give their children a
good education. Thousands of young
men and women, who have been fitted
in the schools for various business
avocations, would have grown up in
ignorance, themselves and parents be,
ing too poor to pay for their tuition.
The free schools have shed light where
there was darkness. Yet, as incredi-
BILE as it may seem, there was a period
in our Wisconsin history, forty years
ago, when it was a matter of doubt
whether the majority of the people
were in favor or opposed to free
schools. AS fact of history, in our
own town, before the state constitu-
tons were adopted. it was question of
doubt whether the citizens were for or
against free schools. The question of
free education for the children of
school age was debated in public
gatherings, and the first meeting called
to take a vote on the subject, and
largely attended, broke up in confusion,
the chairman being unable to deter
mine whether the majority were on
the free school side or not. The senti-
ment of the people here was believed
to be that of the people in The state
generally. When the state constitu-
ton was voted upon by the people, the
provision for free schools was but little
discussed; the elective judiciary was
made one of the chief absorbing points
of attack, and overshadowing the free
school provision. This was deemed
fortunate by the friends of free schools.
If free education for all had been
made the issue, it has been doubted
whether the constitution, with the sen.
timent which then prevailed, would
have been adopted. The argument
which was employed against system
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06
RACINE CITY AND COUNTY.

Mr.. Alex. F. Williams, of Davenport
Iowa, formerly of Racine, died at Allan
tic, Iowa. on the 18th ult.
Mr.. Hugh D. Williams, for many
years prominent merchant of Racine
died at the Merchants Hotel on the 3Otl
ult., of jaundice. He was born in North
Wales in 1918 and came to Racine ir
1847.
Mr.. John Coy, aged ss years, died or
the 3Oth ult. He was one of the oldes
residents of Racine.
Mr.. Ollie J. Nasheim, formerly of Ra
cine, died in Chicago on the 29th ult.
George Baumann, aged Is years anc
s months, died very suddenly on the
Esd ult., at Burlington, of paralysis o.
the heart. At the time of his death hi
was at work in the barnyard, doing his
chores
Mrs. Emil Voght died on the 18th
ult., OF lung complaint, aged SO years.
Mr.. John Jacobs, for about twenty-five
years a resident f the town Of Gale
donia, died at the residence of his daugh
ter in Racine on the 9th ult., aged II
years.
Mr.. P. H. Thornbury, of Java, Wy.
oming county. N. Y, and Miss Kate
Murphy, of Racine, were married at St
Patrick's church, Racine, on the 28th
ult., by Rev. Father Trant. The pres
ents were numerous and valuable.
Mr.. Edward H. Parks, of Milwaukee
and Miss Annie Morgan, of Racine, were
married on the 9th ult., by Rev. Joseph
Roberts.
Mr.. James Harcus, formerly of Ra
cine, died in Washington Territory or
the 9th ult. He was in the 22d year o.
his age.
Mrs. Della Stone, an old resident o.
Racine, died at Wauwatosa, Wis, last
week. Her age was rs years.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06
WOOL GROWING IN OHIO.

The legislature of Ohio assembled
on Monday last, at which time Gov.
Foraker delivered his annual message.
He devotes considerable space to the
wool-growing interest in that state,
and declares that if the tariff on wool
is taken off it will utterly ruin the
business in that state, and be disas-
trous to other industries.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06

Fashion is stronger than law, but
fashion is just now divided into two
parties. One says the practice of max
ing New Years calls must 60, and
hereafter be declared vulgarism. The
conservatives say New Years calls are
good old-time fashion and must be
preserved. The former seem TO have
come out ahead in this city.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06

of free schools was deemed conclusive
by great numbers of people, viz.
Why should ], who have no children
to educate, be &C compelled to pay for the
education of my neighbours children 2"
This objection, once SO potent, has long
since passed out of mind by most of
the present generation.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06

Rev. Father James M. Cleary, of this
city, after vigorous temperance CAM
paign in Pennsylvania and other states,
where he achieved many victories over
the worst foe to the welfare of society,
has begun his temperance work in this
state, opening his eloquent batteries on
this gigantic evil this week in Milwau-
kee.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06

Farmers Institutes are steadily
coming nearer to this part of the state,
and will be opened in Kenosha county
next month. They have created much
enthusiasm among farmers in the
counties where they have been held in
the more northern portions of the state,
and will doubtless be welcomed by the
farmers in this county.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06

A pleasant reception was given by
the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Y. M. G.
Association members, in the rooms, on
Monday last, from to o'clock p. M.
The occasion was an enjoyable one.
Mrs. Julia Durkee is the efficient Presi-
dent of the Ladies' Auxiliary.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06

was well attended. All report good
time.
Nick. Beyers intends to leave for
Brazil in the near future.
Johnnie Biehn is the happy owner of
a brand new cutter. Oh, how it makes
the girls hearts flutter when Johnnie
passes with his fast horse
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06

The committee of the w. G. L.
Union desire through the TELEGRAPH
to express thanks to the proprietor of
the Grant House for the use of the
rooms for the children's party on Sat.
urday afternoon, Dec 80.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06

The week of prayer, in pursuance OF
the recommendation of the Worlds
Christian Alliance, is being observed
this week in the Baptist and Congre-
gational churches in this city.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06
s.ad by 10000 Families Every Week.

A FEW FAcTS:--
The Sentinel has one Of the best Commercial
Pages In the country.
The Sentinel gives more Wisconsin news than
any other paper circulating In the State, and
has q greater number of Wisconsin cOrrespon-
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sin matters often are worth many times the
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The Sentinel has on its force and among its
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everywhere on account Of their well-knOwn
reputation for accuracy. This Is
THE THIRD YEAR
The Sentinel will be the medium through which
the proceedings Of the
FARMERS INSTITUTES
Will be presented to the public which Is suf.
Acent reason why every farmer In the State
should take THE WEEKLY SENTINEL.
The Weekly Sentinel has its Household,
Farming, Story Telling, Poetieal and Humorous
Departments, and is In every way the best
equipped paper to meet the wants OF those VINO
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to the home weekly with Its local news.
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06
BRIGHTON.
A happy New Year.

Mr.. James Morin's hired man was re.
turning with Morin's team and sleigh
from church last week when the team
ran away and threw the hired man out,
and hurt him so bad that it was believed
at first he was dead, but he came to life
again. DIR. Buchan is attending him.
Considerable fault is found this veal
in this town and other towns in this
county with the high taxes.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06
PARIS.

We had a severe snow-storm on Fri.
day.
Our sleighing is made up of snow
drifts and bare ground.
VIM. Vandermoon is spending several
weeks at home.
Jacob Myers is expected home this
week from Milwaukee, where he has
been receiving treatment for his eyes.
John Maroney consigned eighty tur-
keys to L. Cook, Somers. Mr.. Maroney
makes speciality Of bronze turkeys and
Cleveland bay horses.
Mr.. N. Spartz has erected a new ice
house, and will carry on an extensive
dairy business the coming summer.
Every farmer Of any pretentions runs
a feed cutter.
Rev. ]. A. Bowker, of Madison. lee
tured on prohibition in the school house
of District No. s on Monday evening to
q fair audience.
j. Thomas, our tax gatherer, has made
his appearance in the land, and is read
ing the establishment on the phiz of the
taxpayer, who finds taxes higher than
he anticipated.
Miss Eta Middlecamp is spending
several weeks at Union Grove.
Pathmaster Stefens is to be found at
his post at any time.
Mr.. John Hensgen is severely i'll.
Stephen Stohels returned from q
weeks visit to Chicago on Saturday last.
The leap year party at Drinkwater's
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06

A grammar of the worlds new Ian
guage, Volapuk, is about to he printed
in Milwaukee. 1t is taking novelty,
if nothing more. Hundreds of copies,
it is said, have been ordered in advance.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06
REMOVAL OF THE SUGAR
DUTY.

The TELEGRAPH has repeatedly
called attention to the expediency of
the removal of the sugar duty, and may
continue so to do until some good
reason appears why it should remain
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06

Charity not only covers a multitude
of sins, but also affords shelter for
great many hypocrltes, who manage to
sneak into the folds of her garments.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06

The National Cornet Band will run
skating rink at Simmons Hall every
Saturday night, to raise funds for the
benefit of the band.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06

It's not what we have, but what we
enjoy that makes life comfort or a
burden.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06

taxed. There is no intricacy in this
question; it is so plain that every
school boy can readily understand it.
1t is not an assumption, but an ac-
knowledged truth, that no article of
family consumption, produced to only
limited extent in this country, is in
such general demand as sugar. From
reliable documents it is shown as fol-
lows:
Imported sugar, amount and
value. 500 S76,52322e
domestic sugar, amount and
,lUUscto c,ot1foo
From the above statement it appears
that nine-tenths of all the sugar con-
sumed in the United States is import
ed from other countries. The sugar
duty last year produced $51,76s,922.
This is nearly as large an amount as
the asked.for reduction of the revenue
When our Senators and representa-.
tives are asked on what articles they
favor a reduction of the tariff, they
begin to talk about tobacco. 1t is true
tobacco has many fast friends. but if
the question was submitted to the peo-
pie. which they would prefer to have
cheapened-sugar or tobacco-does any
one doubt for which of these two arti.
cles the vote would be overwhelmingly
given? Political considerations in re-
spect to both sugar and tobacco un-
questionably interfere with doing JUS
tice to the best interests of the people.
Policy rather than right controls in
too many cases.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-23
Davenport's Marching Club.

Davenport has probably the best cam
paign club in this part of the country this
year-the finest, in fact, that has ever
been organized il the way of a political
marching organization. The club made
fine impression on the night of the
Palmer demonstration in Moline and in
Muscatine last Saturday night it created
genuine sensation. The Tribune 10 its
report of the nights celebration says:
We have reserved a notice of Daven-
ports splendid contribution to the parade
until speaking Of their exhibition drill on
| the avenue. The visitors from our sister
city numbered some 800. but the admira,
ton of the city specially fixed upon the
| fine personnel, splendid marching and
handsome uniforms of the corps COM
manded by Capt. G. J. Hagerman, known
as Senator Schmidt's marching club. This
elegant body was accompanied by their
own drum corps, and after the procession
they marched up the avenue to the Meas
office, and treated the home of the
champion Muscatine Rifles to one Of
the finest exhibition drills ever wit
messed In the city. We despair of
describing the Kaleidoscope evol-
utions of this club, or the brilliant dash
and precision with which they were exc.
cuted. Amid the continuous plaudits oil
the surrounding crowd, Captain Hager
man sent bis men into every possible
marching order with instantaneou!
obedience to command, marching ant
countermarching, now in single file anC
the next instant filling the street abreast
forming squares, circles, crosses. serpen
tines, zigzags, and finally winding them
selves in a close pyramid about thei
commander, then kneeling and rising AM
unwinding their coil as by the wand o
magic. amid the thunderous shouts o
the spectators. II was a magnificent ex
hibition worthy of closing the evening
, parade and worthy Of the, enthusiast
cheers which followed the club down th
avenue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-23

Mr.. Michael Koch died at the residence
of his son,in, Jaw, Otto Grotjan, corner of
Eighth street and Second avenue, at noon
today, after an illness of years dura-
ton with dropsy. Mr.. Koch had been for
great many years one Of Rock Islands
best known and most respected citizens.
He was born Hessen Darmstadt, Germa-
ny, March 90, 1917; he was married there
to Katharine Weyerhauser in 1S43. and
came to this country in 1852. He set
tied at Erie, Pa, came later to Rock Island
county, first settling at Coal Valley, and
afterward came to Rock Island. The
surviving children are John B. Koch, in
Wisconsin; Fred Koch, of Seattle, W. T.;
Mrs. c. II. Ritter, and Anthony Koch Of
this city; Mrs Beerkle, of Creston. Iowa;
Mrs. Thos. Bissit, of McCook, Pa, and
Mrs. Otto Grojan and Rudolph Koch, of
this city. He was for number of years
bookkeeper for Weyerhauser & Denk-
mann. afterward in the -four and feed bus
mess and was twelve years oyerseer of the
poor, serving under eight different
mayors.
Mrs. Koch died December 81 last.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-23

The Union seeks to make political cap
ital by the use of the fact that during
DR. Gest's incumbency as congressman
from this district. the government or
dered the necessary repairs of the arsenal
dam as consequence of the destructive
work of the overflow last spring. The
idiotic argument is advanced that this is
an advantage of having home con-
gresham, thoroughly acquainted with
local req uirements, etc. The utter nom
sense OF such statement is apparent at
a glance If there had been no congress-
man at all from this district, the neces-
sary repairs would unquestionably have
been made. 1t was matter of necessity
and it only required that the gov
eminent be advised of the facts in
order that the repairs be made. 1t does
not require congressman to acquainl
the government with the condition Of
things and the urgency of immediate &C
ton. A private citizen could have just
as much influence under the circumstan.
ces, as congressman, and indeed it wa:
alone through Mr.. Fred Hass' efforts tina
the prompt attention was given the mat
ter that it deserved.
This is poor excuse why MI. Ges
should be returned to congress. Tn
damage accidentally happened during hi
term and the repairs were ordered durin!
his term, and he happened to be in Wash
ington and happens TO be home man
therefore he should Re reelected. Tn
republican organ seems to be roofing GU
more musty chestnuts every time it dive
for them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-23

The democrats of Warren county had
large and enthusiastic demonstration
yesterday in spite of the inclement wealth
er, Ex Senator Mcdonald arrived from
Indianapolis shortly before twelve
o'clock, and his carriage, drawn by four
white horses, headed the procession,
which marched through the principal
streets. Delegations had been pouring
into Monmouth from all directions during
the morning. and when Mr.. Mcdonald
commenced talking vast concourse OF
people had gathered in the square sur
rounding the speaking stand. As soon a:
was driven to the depot in order to catct
the afternoon train for the east, havins
an important engagement in the eastern
part of his state for today. Hon. VIM
Prentiss made one of his best speeches a
the conclusion of Senator Mcdonald
address, and he was enthusiastically re
ceived.
In the evening Gen Palmer arrivet
from Pekin, where he had large meet
ing in the afternoon. There was mon
ster torch light procession, after whic
the general made rafting address. Tn
day on the whole was an importan
one in the political annals of Ware
county, and Chairman Barbour and tn
committee who had the affair in charge
are entitled to much credit for the abb
manner in which they managed all de
tails.