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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-05-04
FASHIONS VAGARlES.
Medicomania the Latest Fad Among Flip
pant Society People.

pant Society People.
The vagaries of fashion have been
been so many and remarkable that one
is hardly surprised at any novelty
which bears for the time the mark of
social custom. Often but little inf1u-
enced by reason either on their origin
or their development, these creatures
of the fancy may yet be redeemed,
and even preserved in memory beyond
the period of their transitory life, by
some engaging traits in them or in
emotion which bred them. In such a
case certain regard naturally adj
heres to them. and if they should also,
as they may, possess q deeper and
more rational interest, their claim to
the higher tribute of respect can not
but be allowed. In quite different
light must they be viewed when, fol-
lowing the twist of morbid curiosity,
they figure as deformed ideals of false
devotion. To this class belong too
many modern usages, which illustrate
the worship of the odd, the extreme,
the unseemly and revolving in taste,
as judged by the simplest standards
of true human feeling. The latest ex-
ample that we know of is one which
concerns our profession. 1t consists
in mania for medical and surgical
curiosities, and even operations, which
is said to prevail in Partisan society.
The scene of the dead-house, the dis
secting-room and surgical theater, all
matters of purely professional inter-
est, have, thanks, no doubt, to dis
eascd realism in the world of fiction,
become the spectacle of the hour, the
twin diversion with social small talk.
1t is a singular and not very worthy
feature of the present day that va
rious matters of the most serious char
acter are apt TO be discussed in gem
eral conversation in the lightest vein.
In some circles religion is no longer
sacred. 1t is hardly remarkable, there
fore, that pain, sickness, sorrow and
! death are to some who Aave not
| known them no more than means of
pleasantly, nostrums for the cure of an
idler's leisure. We have better hope for
mankind than to believe that any such
morrill, flppancy will long escape its
| due censure at the hands of all true
opponents of good taste and right feel
| g.-La7acet
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-05-04
THE GRASS CROP.


Varieties Suitable for Light, Heavy and
Sandy Solid
To secure a good crop of grass it is
not all that the soil must be rich and
capable of supporting the crop
for several years, but the condi-
tions necessary for each particular
variety of grass must be considered.
Of the grasses for heavy soils may be
mentioned perennial rye grass, tall
meadow oat grass, Italian rye grass,
tall fescue, meadow foxtail and Ken
lucky blue grass. For sandy Cor,
rather, sandy loam) soils, the crested
dogtails. orchard grass, red top,
rough-stalked meadow, fowl meadow
and hard fescue are preferable. Next,
it must be observed if the land in
tended for grass is dry or damp. and
again the grasses may be separated
according to moisture required, in
order to adapt them to proper condi-
tons. For damp soils. Italian rye
grass, rough-stalked meadow grass,
tail fescue, red fescue, fowl meadow,
meadow foxtail and meadow fescue
are best suited. Some grasses will
thrive on both damp and dry soils,
such as perennial rye grass, tall
meadow oat grass, crested dogstail.
orchard grass, redtop, red fescue and
Kentucky blue grass. For dry soils
may be mentioned the red fescue and
hard fescue. The grasses that are not
injured by severe cold in winter are
perennial rye grass, tall meadow oat
grass, crested dogstail, red top, tall
fescue, red fescue, fowl meadow, hard
fescue and meadow foxtail. Some
kinds require more seed than others,
and there is difference in the height
of the various kinds. The time of SOW
ing is also important, but much de-
ponds on the climate. Where the
seasons are long and the summer has
been.dry the land may be made ready
during that time, and the seed sown
thickly in the fall, or as soon as the
fall rains begin. This gives the young
plants chance to grow and become
rooted before winter, and if there be
any bald spots in the spring the va
cancies may be reseeded. 1t is i'm
portant to make the seed-bed fine for
grass and brush the seed in. This is
not usually done, but it will save seed
and secure better "catch, on the
land. If sown in the spring the
ground should first be plowed in the
fall and cross-plowed in the spring,
narrowing down fine before putting in
the seed. The clovers should not be
overlooked. For pasture the white
clover may be advantageously used.
For grass crop to be moved, and the
ground used for corn after the sod is
turned under, red clover has no equal
On light soils it may be seeded in the
fall, and on heavy soils in the spring,
ON grain land.-St. Louis Republican.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-05-04
HOME. FARM AND GARDEN.

In watering plants put little am
monia into the water once week.
Tepid water with little borax dis
solved in it is good to wash colored ia
BILE linen in.
oil cloths will last longer if one or
two layers OF wadded carpet lining are
laid under them.
The successful farmer is the one
that makes ten per cent on the money
he has lost through mistakes
Extend the house cleaning into the
cellar, and make the work more thor
ough where Sinking would be least
seen.
Tomato Omelet Season can of
tomatoes with salt and pepper, add an
onion finely minced, and spread over
hot, plain omelet.
1t is better to take a little liver
medicine than to grumble and feel
blue. and the man who has had fruits
during the winter will not need the
medicine.
Soup Balls.-Boil five eggs until
hard; remove the shells and pound the
yelks until powdered. Add the whites
of two uncooked eggs, with little
flour and salt. Mix into balls, boil and
drop into the soup.
-Proprictors of first-class hotels and
restaurants state that there is more
difficulty in obtaining superior mutton
than any other kind of meat. poultry
or game. If this be true it should be a
hint to farmers in all sections of the
country.
1t takes more than twice as much
sugar to sweeten preserves, sauce, ETC.,
if put in when they begin to cook than
it does to sweeten after the fruit is
cooked. This is because cane sugar
turns to grape sugar by cooking and
thus loses its sweetening power.
No matter how large the spot of
oil, any carpet or wooden stuff can be
cleaned by applying buckwheat, plen-
tifully and faithfully, brushing 1t into
a dust-pan after short time, and put
ting on fresh until the oil has all disap-
peared. Never put on liquid of any
kind to cleanse such spot.
"A Simple Fruit Pudding. To
make this pudding take teacupful
each of sugar, sweet milk and chopped
raisins or currants, one egg, one large
spoonful butter, two teacupfuls flour
and one and one-half teaspoonfuls bak-
ing powder. Mix quickly together,
put in creased pan and bake or
steam as preferred. Use with hot
sauce or butter and sugar rubbed to-
gether.
The best soil for rhubarb is rich,
deep, sandy loan. and the best fertili-
yer well-rotted manure. The ground
should be deeply plowed, SUBSIDIZED
and thoroughly cultivated. The plants
should stand about four feet apart
each way. Good garden cultivation is
necessary, but no plants should be
taken the first season. An early crop
and good market make rhubarb a
very profitable crop.
Those who have made the trial
assert that the easiest and cheapest
way to train and support peas is with
three small galvanized wires stretched
on stakes twenty feet apart, and at
distances according to the size of the
plants. Holes are made in the ground
with crowbar, and stakes two or
three inches in diameter firmly driven
in. On these the wires are stretched
by passing once around in notches, or
on stiff nails. Such support is
placed in less time than brush, and it
will last or may be used for many
years
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-05-04
LOVES CHANGING SEASONS.

Twas in the spring,
When mating birds their carols sing.
He walked her heart with loves surprise
And readAis answer in her eyes
Then in her kiss and fond embrace
His anxious love took heart of grace,
And she, with true loves wealth Of charms,
Found Hopes true haven in his arms:
The bond was sealed. the words we're said,
Springs bridal blossoms crowned her head.
All, those were sweet and happy hours,
Mid spring-time flowers!
As man and wife,
They reached the summer time Of life,
When, for their labor and their strength,
Each wished-for comfort came at length;
Beneath the great celestial dome
There grewno brighter, happier home,
Though many day was gloomed with care,
And even Death found victims there.
They trusted Heaven, they smiled at earth,
They trained each infant from its birth
10 be as wise and true as they;
Though two of these were called away,
They said farewells--with fearful smile
But for awhile.
Then autumn came,
When life burned with steadier fame;
Their locks had penciled lines Of gray
And twilight toned the glare of day.
In trust and truth, and pure content,
Each day in faithful duties spent
Secure from false ambitions lust,
They lived their simple lives of trust.
Their children up to manhood grown,
They still-with loving look and tone
Clasped heart and hand as firmly now
AS when they spalze their marriage VOW
With life and love both in their prime,
Came autumn-time,
Then winters white
-Trod swiftly after autumn's fight;
It's coming turned their hair to snow,
Within their frames the lights burned my;
Yetaye but stamped purer grace
Carved deeply on each aged face;
Like snow, love drifted into forms
OF grace before the winters storms,
And soft as pictures on the pane
It changed to beauteous forms again.
So lifes decline and winter weather
Stillfoun them true and close together.
They met with trust and sweet repose,
Lies winter SHOWS.
Once more the spring,
When mating birds their carols sing.
Beneath the yew trees leafy tent
They lie together-well content
Awaiting there, with folded hands,
Together still, their Gods commands;
Each face, expectant, turned above
Toward the realm of endless love,
While soft-eyed pansies watched their bed,
And bridal flowers were round her head
AS when her marriage VOWS were said.
To- TO them once more had come the hours
or singing birds and springing flowers;
Announced by songs, which angels sing,
Once more the spring.
II, EdgGr Jones, IN Detroit Free Press
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-05-04

The career Of the spring chicken
II brief ltnever lasts longer than tell
nscks will twsak. - Pisisbnrgh Csrsss-
icls,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-05-04

MIR. Walter Resant was educated
for the Church Of England, but ''kols
ed an the very ere Of ordination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-02
THE MONUMENT TO PICKETT.
Meeting Last Night OF the Finance
nnd Monument Committee.

The Finance snd Monument Committee OF
Pcketts Division Association met IN the
officers room OF the First Virginia Regi-
mental Armory last night at 8 O'Clock to
consider matters with reference to the mon-
ument TO be erected on Gettysburg Hill, in
Hollywood. There were present Captain
Reeve (chairman) and Messrs. Deane. Jen-
nings, Loving, Cary, Boone, Phillips, and
c. Il. LOehr (secretary).
An estimate for furnishing the monument
was received from Mr. WilIism Leal, but
without passing upon it at all the committee
decided 10 lay this one aside and attempt 10
get other estimates.
Messrs. Jennings and Phillips were APP
pointed TO investigate matters with refer
euce 10 the preparation OF the foundation
for the monument. 1t was decided best that
there shall be appointed a committee from
each command OF the division to confer and
mske such changes as they think proper in
the inscriptions TO be placed on the monu'
ment.
A letter was raed from the Rev.
Richard Ferguson Offering to lecture for
the benefit OF the division. Action on IL
was deferred, and Comrades Dean and
Loehr were appointed committee to ar
range for some entertainment to be given TO
raise money for the monument Circulars
will be printed and distributed to raise
funds to bear the expenses OF those men,
bers desiring 10 come here in October who
would otherwise be unable TO attend.
Letters were read from comrades in various
sections OF the country with reference to the
reunion at Gettysburg in July next, and II
was suggested that such members OF the dl-
vision as attend may form in body while
there
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-02
Genealogical History Of the Family
Sens Dfe.

From the press OF Case Lockwood and
BraInsrd Company, OF Hartford, Conn,
there has Just been issued book WITH The
above title TO accompany the family tree,
which Is large and beautifully.drawn ehiir.
This was compiled aud arranged by William
Alexander semple, OF Broad Brook, CT.
This tree and book Is one OF the most CON-
ple;e family registers ever published. and is
The result OF infinite pains and great expense.
The first date Is 1914, and the wnole Il
brought down 10 the present year-32S fsrni-
lies. The index shows the fsmily Ia It's va
rious branches, and bound np with the
whole Is an equal amount OF blank paper,
upon which the record can be extended by
each one oi the family descendants now Nv
Ing. The frontisplece Is the arms oil Baron
Semple in blazor.
Among the descendants OF the Virginia
branch OF the family who have this work
are the following:
Captain +. A. semple, Hampton, Va /;
Mrs. SallIe Taylor, Norfolk, Va; William
II. shelld, Yorktown, Va; Governor Eu.
gene Semple. Olympia, w. T.; Mrs. Lucy v.
Semple Ames, Il. Louis, Mo-, Mrs. III. ;.
Turner. ST. Louis, No.; Mrs. John 5. Brad
ford. Springfield, H.; Frank Il. Semple,
Minneapolis, Mimi; J. Mckenzie Semple,
New York city; James Semple Fitzhugh,
Washington. ID. c.. slrs. J. r. Bates, Selma,
Ala. Major Henry c. semple. Montgomery,
Ala. Rev. W. NJ. Pettis. y. d., La Fayette,
Ind; Judge william Lindsay. Frankfort,
Ky.; Miss Minnie Moore. Wicklife, KY;
Miss Joanna Mckenzie Semple. Tarboro'
n. c.; Miss Emily c. Battle, Tarboro', n.
e.; Robert Semple, Point Coupe, La.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-02
Of the City Council the legislative body for

tue city-Decause--
First. II the proposed ordinance granting
this right to the Richmond Union Passenger
Railway Company is a legislative or discre-
tionary act, vet being beyond the corporate
power, as 10 IL they can exercise no func-
tIon-legtslatiye, discretionary, or other.
Second. In effect the proposed (so-called)
ordinance Ia not legislative; 10 ism Its essence
a contract I; II Is burdeusome and unauthor-
lied contract which, when consummated,
may be binding on the city and the people.
And II Is not the mere authority TO an officer
OF the city or some one else 10 make such
contract who might he enjolned, but II Is an
effort by the Council itself 10 ccnsummate
the contract at once, and by the vote pro-
posed last Monday evening, which was en-
Joined. Hence that vote was properly re-
strained, and the Injunction must be con.
tinued.
Third. Under the charter OF Richmosd d
the City Council can only "autb0rlZe the
laying down OF city railway tracks and the
running of horse.ears thereon In the streets
OF the city," etc. Now the Richmond Union
Passenger Railway Company is permitted by
charter to lay tracks in Chesterfield, Man.
chester, Richmond, and Henrico, and
over the James-River bridges, when allowed
by the proper authorities; and by an act IN
1887 the Legislature allowed 1t 10 use
any motor power TO propel its cars that The
proper authorities OF the counties and cities
through and the bridges over which il runs
'fmay permit" Now "may permit may
mean either "has the power to permit" or
'has the will or chooses to permit" Hence
there is this ambiguity. The act may mean
that the company may use such motor power
as the city has power 10 permit, or such
motor power as she chooses 10 permit. Bus
a strict rule OF construction is always applied
"a to such legislative grants to corpora
tions, and whenever there is an ambiguity
or doubt it Is invariably solved against the
corporation. Hence this "may permit"
means "has the power to permit" But II has
been shown that the city, by lbs charter,
may only permit horSe.cars on her street
railways, aud hence 1t follows, and follows
necessarily, that the eectric.cars are on the
streets now without valid license. This de-
feet, however, may at any time and should,
be removed by the Legislature.
Mr.. Mcclure concluded his argument
few minutes after O'Clock, and the court
then adjourned until IL o'clock this morn.
ing, when argument will be resumed, Colo
mel Tazewell EIett opening for the petition
ers, and Mr.. G. V. Meredith closing the argu-
ment for the defence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-02
ALOCAL-OPrION ELECTION.
Temperance Men 10 Decide III They
WI Demand q Vote.

A large number OF prominent temperance
advocates have been invited 10 meet at bic.
Donough's hall tonight for the purpose oi
discussing whether it would be well at thi:
time TO petition the Judge OF the HustiDgs
Court to order a vote upon the question OF
licensing the sale Of liquor in this city.
Upon the petition OF the "wets" an elec.
ton Of this character was held here April
2G, 1856, when the wet" ticket carried the
day DIV majority OF 1881 votes.
A number OF earnest temperance men IA
vor new election forthwith; others oppose
il on the ground that the organization and
strength of the temperance vote here Is mol
sufficiently great to give good hope that the
election could be carried, and because. IN
case Of defeat, they would be precluded
from the privilege OF applying for another
election until two years had elapsed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-02
Captain Martin Lipscosnb b Announces
His APPROACHING Marriage.

10 Nv Friends and Acglsdintdnces:
/ not having any deceit or hypocrisy at
tached either TO my name or nature, yet a
believer In an open confession Of the truth
and the individual tights OF American man
hood, therefore It Will be impossible for me
to invite all OF my friends and scquantances
TO my marriage-for am known personally
iroH Maine 10 Texas and Eom California to
Virginia, and there Is not room enough in
Richmond, Va, 10 hold them-yet tell
them the lady intend TO marry has not the
wealth aud beauty OF Cleopatra, and neither
have the wealth and wisdom OF a Solomon.
Therefore my reasons, I hope, will excuse
me. shall only get on. my license aud pro-
cure preacher aud get married privately.
Therefore say to my friends, accept my
highest respects, appreciation, and compli-
mcnts. From their friend,
MARTIS MEREDITH LIPsc0MB.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-02
Personals aud Brief

Curps.Whari pOst-oflice has been discon-
tinued, and the mail goes to Picketts post
Office.
William L. Nelson left yesterday afternoon
for Old Point, where he will spend a few
days.
At the meeting OF the Aecs Temple,
Mobiles OF the Mystic Shrine, held Thursday
night eight candidates were initiated.
Judge A. VI. Kelley, OF the Internationa'
Court Of Cairo, Egypt, expects to visit this
city about the Goth instant.
The regular lesson study at the Association
Hall will be held this afternoon from to 9
O'Clock. Mr.. Albert l.. West will conduct
the meeting.
Professor Williamson closed his writing
classes Yesterday for the purpose OF taking a
vacation. His school will not be in session
during the summer.
The Board Of Visitors OF the Virginia
Medical College will meet here at noon June
Goth to elect a professor TO ill the chair oil
anatomy.
The First regiment has been ordered out
TO meet the Grays, Company A., on their
return from New York tomorrow afternoon
at G:2O O'Clock.
The announcement Is made that Miss
Amele Rives will shortly be married to Mr.
Archie Chandler, grandson OF John Jacob
AstOr. Mr.. Chandler lives in Paris.
The Committee on Elections met in the
Council chamber last night and approved
the bills OF judges, clerks, &c, OF the late
election.
r. II. Eprs, young colored citizen OF
Richmond, viii sail on the Etruria from New
York August oath, and will enter a college
at Paris to study modern languages. He eX'
poets to be absent three years.
Captain Gordon McCabe, OF Petersburg,
has been selected by the Grand Camp Of
Confederate Veterans to reply to the address
OF welcome to be made to the Coniederltes
at Gettysburg on the occasion OF the re.
union OF men OF both armies July lst.
The city ambulance was called to the cor.
ner OF Seventeenth and Dock streets at 1l:3C
O'Clock yesterday morning to colored man
named William Price, who was suffering
from the effects of whiskoy. Price was taken
to the aImshouse for treatment.
The following additional subscriptions Ia
the open.aIr concert funds were made yester'
day, making the total subscription to date
$40: John w. Gordon Uaid), IS; Con
nela Brothers, So; George Reinhardt. So;
John b. Cary & Son, s.; I. William Penn
berton, $40.
On vacant lot at the corner Of Floyd and
Harvie streets there is an open but dry wei
some twenty feet deep, and out OF 1t yesterday
there was raised the dead body OF very
young infant. The Coroner could getno ln'
formation throwing light upon the mystery
but he is Of opinion that unless the well Is
closed-in some accident will occur which
will necessitate his presence In that neigh
bOrhoed at an early day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-02
WHO IS MRS. WINsLoW ?

Asthisquestion IS frequently ask ed, we viii sim
ply say that she Is lady who for upwards Of forty
years has uniiringly devoted her time aud tai
ents as female Physician and Nurse. pTincl-
pally among children. She has especially stu
died the constitution and wants OF this numerous
class. and. IS a result OF this effort and practical
knowledge, obtained In q lifetime spon. as a
nurse and physician, she has compounded a
Soothing Syrup for children tcething. IL ope-
rates like magic-givinx rest aud health, and Is
moreover sure 70 regulate the bowels. In con-
sequence Of this article, Mrs. Winsiow 10 becom-
ing world-renowned 80 a benefacfor OF her rsce:
children certainly do ELSE Up and bless her: es-
pecially Is this the case In this city. Vast guam
titles OF the Soothing Syrup aro DAILY sold and
used hore. We think Mrs. winslow has imm
tslizsd her name by this invaluable article, and
We sincerely believe thousands Of children have
been saved from an early grave by.iss timely
use, and that mIilions yes unborn VIII share is
benefits and unite Ia calling her blessed. No
MOTHER has discharged her duty TO her suffering
little enc. In cur oplnion. until she has given IL
tho benefit OF Mrs. wlnslow's Soothing syrup.
Try II, mosner. TEY II sow.--Ladss Yisiioy. New
York city. sold By all druggists Tweny-nvs
cents q botrle. ap f7-sod