The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-01-29
TALK ON TIMELY TOPICS
THE BIG BLIZZARD IN THE OLD
WORLD.

One of Our Western Zephyrs Making a
Tour of Europe-Newspaper Sketches
of Bancroft, the Deac Historian-Riot-
Gus Legislatures.
THE cold weather has been so severe
this winter in certain parts of Europe
that wolves have made their appearance
in many villages. Their destitute con-
dition, no doubt, has caused them to 90
in search of sheep clothing. Rochester
Express.
The terribly cold winter has played
havoc with the death rate in London.
From an average of nineteen per 1000
it has run up to twenty-SiX, the startling
Increase being almost entirely traceable
to pulmonary affections. They should
start weather bureau over there. Cine
ctll1lGti Enquirer.
THE severity of the present winter
season in Western Europe is said to be
without its parallel in the memory of
men now living. Although meteorologi-
cal science has made great advances, it
does not yet appear to be able to give
reasons for the occurrence of such an
unusual eYent.-BOstOn Herald.
THE movements of cyclones from the
western side of the Atlantic toward the
"cod waves" of Europe, but they are
eddies in the grand atmospheric current
which traverseS the North Atlantic and
ultimately forms the cold anti-cyclOneS
on the continent. -NelU YOrk Herald.
THE Western blizzard is evidently
making tour of the old world When
last heard from, it was sweeping proudly
over Northern Africa on its way to dis
cover Emin Pasha and his new province
in the heart of Darkest Africa" 1t is
expected that the yagrant blizzard will
receive a warm reception from the ma
tives -MjLlUdltkeG Wisconsin,.
The back ratGns of cold weather due
us on three exceptionally mild winters
have missed connection somehow and
been dumped upon Europe and Asia.
sunny Italy" is having as much snow
and ice as it ever had in the time of HO-
ratius Flaccus. The street cars in
Naples are snow bound, the orange
groves of the Mediterranean coasts and
islands are weighted down with half a
foot of snow and the ice in some of the
Black Sea harbors is nine feet thick
st. Louis Post Dispatch.
TRIBUTES TO BANCROFT.
WHEN the war broke out Mr.. Bancroft
side. To Mr.. Lincoln he gave his ex-
perience and counsel, influencing not
only the conservative element in the
country but the learned in Europe. TO
man did more in his sphere to promote
the Union cause. -IndidltdDOIiS Journal.
The long life of George Bancroft
shows that old age may be insured by
careful living He was as methodical in
1,;t, in
rs fond of horseback riding as was
Thomas Jefferson. At 81 he bestrode
his horse with the ease and seat of
young man, and thoughta dash of twenty
miles not too r.-PhiIudetD1GG Record.
The late George Bancroft was noble
type of man, and during the greater part
Of his long life was good Democrat as
well. 1t was owing to him more than to
any other one man that California was
seized from Mexico and made a part Of
the United States. He was also once a
candidate Of the Massachusetts DemOc-
racy for Governor. -BOStOn Globe.
He was faithful diplomatic and la
borious historian. His life work was his
"History of the United States" 1t is q
work of candor, ability and great re
search. 1t is the most complete and
elaborate history yet published OF the
early struggles of people who have sue
cessfully tried the experiment Of self
government. In all respects George Ban
croft was noble character, and he goes
to his grave respected and honored both
at home and abroad. -KdnsGs City Star.
For the last forty years Mr.. Bancroft
has devoted himself to literary pursuits,
his monumental work being, of course,
It. XII r<0ff iEn1 tot
which was last revised in 1855. That these
volumes will sustain his reputation as
one of the foremost historical scholars
and writer's that the country has thus
far produced there can be no doubt. In
this, as we'll as in his public career, he
has rendered distinguished service to his
country. -DetrOit Tribune.
RIOTOUs LEGISLATURES.
If certain of the riotous Legislatures
in these United States could see them
selves as others see them they would
Quit their foolishness and begin to earn
their salaries right away.-NelO York
Press.
THERE doesn't appear to be any Demo
Gratis or any Republicans out in Colorado
nowadays. The people are divided be-
tween party called the gang and an
other called the anti-gang. Boston
Herald.
IF the Legislature of Nebraska is
ready to stop rioting and get down to
business, let it make an honest endeavor
redeem itself by voting aid to the suf-
# ug settlers of the western counties of
the State. To permit them to ask aid of
the outside world doesn't look Well.-
Minneapolis Tribune.
THE political condition of the country
is not to be inferred from few isolated
facts, but the occurrence this winter OF
deadlocks in various State Legislatures
with contests over Governors elections
signifies degree of superheated politics
of certain kind that does not argue
well for the public quiet. The love of
office is at the bottom of the excitement
The ambition to serve ones State or
country may be overstrained. Washing
ton Star.
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