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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-02-20
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Regular Meeting, Held at City Hall, Tues
day, February IL, 1896.

President Gillett being absent. the
meeting was called to order by the sec
rotary, and on motion, Com. Burg was
elected chairman.
On call of the roll the following were
found present: Commissioners Burg,
Elsen, Meiser, Head, Williams, Harff
and the Superintendent.
Com. Harff, chairman Of committee
on printing, reported that the bill Of
Kenosha Union, referred at last meet
ing, had been investigated and found
that of the $25.55 claimed, $3.50 was
was correct and due; that $3.50 was for
printing the proceedings of the board
and would not be due until June next.
On motion, the report was accepted
and the sum of $3.50 ordered paid
Kenosha Union.
Com. Williams reported for commit
tee on claims, that the bill of Mrs.
Grant for $11.55, had been found to be
correct and proper claim. ~
n.motion, the report of committee
was accepted and bill of Mrs. G. Grant
for $11.45 ordered paid.
Com. Burg, for committee on sup
plies, reported that the referred bill Of
C. I'll. Hurd for $3.50 had been looked
into and found correct.
On motion, the report was accepted
and bill of C. 81. Hurd ordered paid.
On behalf Of the committee on sup
plies, the Superintendent reported that
he and Com. Burg had together
checked up the bill of the Racine
Hardware company for desks and cast
ings and found the same in every way
correct.
On motion, the report was accepted
The Superintendent then submitted
the following report on cost OF building
and furnishing the Frank school:
To The Board Of Education Of the CITY
Of KenOshG:
GENTLEMEN cost of building
and furnishing the Frank school will
appear from the following statement:
To paid John Betting on contract. ...$ 1882 90
10 paid John Betting on alterations,
plastering and cementing the
UdS0u16uU 400 50
To paid architects fees ............. 267 96
| To paid telegram to architect . - 40
To paid telephone to architect. .... O5
To paid grading of lot. ............. p 90
u B Davidson -. ...... 90
Total cost of building ............S 9,720 81
To paid heating apparatus and closets.S 759 90
To paid blackboards. -. ........... Sc %
To paid four clocks 49,. ............. Is 90
| To paid desks and seats .............. 316 90
To paid Venetian blinds $50. ......... "A 35
To paid window shades ............ IL 90
To paid four call bells. / 90
To paid two tables and four chairs :. 10 so
To paid freight, drayage and labor :. "a 70
Total cost of furniture and fixtures. S ,249 10
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-02-20
The Modern Invalid

Has tastes incidentally, in keeping with
other luxuries. A remedy must be
pleasantly acceptable in form, purely
wholesome in composition, truly bene-
fetal in effect and entirely free from
every Objectionable quality. If really
i'll he consults a physician; if consti-
pated he uses the gentle family laxa-
tive Syrup of Figs.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-02-20

A general discussion on the subject
of free text books then followed. Com.
Elsen was of the opinion that if the
board could furnish scissors to the pu-
pills they should also furnish books.
The uperintendent read an article
giving interesting statistics on the sub
ject. Principal Wiswall stated that he
had had considerable experience with
the system of free text books and found
it worked admirably. Some Of the
points in its favor brought out are: 1t
increases attendance: it saves two
weeks time at the beginning of the
year which are now practically wasted
waiting for pupils to get supplied with
books; the books are bought from 20 to
80 per cent. cheaper; it enables the
board to get rid of poor text book
without cost to hundreds of families; it
secures uniformity in text. books;> it Sc
cures better classification of pupils; it
trains pupils to take good care of the
books.
Com. Williams expressed himself as
heartily in favor of the system, and
Com. Head spoke to the same effect.
No action was taken.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
G.. r. MCDOWELL, Clerk.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-02-20
WHAT MCKINLEY SAID.
Some of the Best Things From His Great
Speech in Chicago Wednesday Evening

Some one asked Mr.. Lincoln " how
long man'slegs ought to be. HE said:
/" That is a very serious question, and
| have given much thought to it a
great many times. Some should be
longer and some shorter; but want to
tell you that a mans legs ought always
to be long enough to reach from his
body to the ground" And so | tell
you, my inquiring free trade friend,
that the legs of the next republican
tariff law will be long enough to firmly
support the American body polite,
sustain it's public treasury, lift up our
national credit and uphold the dignity
and independence of American labor
and the enterprises and occupations of
the American people.
~
The whole world knew a year in ad-
vance of it's utterance what the repub-
lican platform of 1860 would be, and
the whole world knows now. and has
known for a year past, what the re-
publican platform of 1896 will be.
Then the battle was to arrest the
spread of slave labor in America; now
it is to prevent the increase of lily paid
and degraded free labor in America.
The platform of 1896, l say, is already
written written in the hearts and at
he homes of the masses Of our country
men. 1t has been thought out around
hundreds of thousands of American
firesides literally wrought out by the
new conditions and harsh experiences
of the past three years.
X
Whenever there is anything to be
doEe for this country, it is to the re-
publican party we must look to have it
done. We are not contending for any
particular tariff law or laws, or for any
special schedules or rates, but for the
great principle-the American protect
i've policy the. temporary overthrow of
which has brought distress and ruin to
every part of our beloved country.
The ship OF state shall ilot|D DE 'lure0
into shallow waters by false lights. No
new born zeal for American rights, or
the national honor, from any quarter
whatever, can raise an issue with the
grand old republican party, which for
forty years has steadfastly maintained
it both at home and abroad. The new
convert belongs to our ranks, and he is
welcome, but he should remember that
he cannot put patriotism at issue with
the party which has been the embodi
'ment of patriotism from its birth to the
present hour.
The republican party would as soon
think Of lowering the flag of our coun-
try as to contemplate with patience or
without protest and opposition any at
tempt to degrade or corrupt the medi
UNI of exchanges among the people. It
can be relied upon in the future, as in
the past, to supply the country with
the best money ever known, gold, sill
WOW oo1 -oov1or rOod tho world Ounr
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-02-20

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children. she gave them Castoria.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-02-20
LOCAL NOTES AND NOTIONS.

Brown & Schroeder, the people pho
tographers. Successors to B. LaMarsh
Trade that stove and get a better
one from Cain & Conry. Second hand
goods of all descriptions. South side of
Market Square.
What is the use of sending your laun
dry out of town when there is a good
steam laundry at home? Prices as low
and work just as good as in Chicago.
Next to Beyersdorfer's meat market.
Photographs were never SO cheap as
now, and they were never better made
in Kenosha than by Brown & Schroeder.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-19
At Christmas Time.

who would not be merry at Christmas
time.
And Danish all worry at Christmas timel
A well-spring OF cheer
From the heart OF the year.
When earth lieth sere. IA the Christmas
time!
IT'S wise 10 be merry at Christmas time
All malice 10 bury at Christmas time.
All envy and strife
To put out OF each life.
That Joy may be rife at the Christmas
timel
IT'S well TO be merry at Christmas time,
To open our hearts at the Christmas time:
That love and good will
Every corner may I'LL,
And vanquish all Ill at the Christmas time.
IT'S good to be merry at Christmas time.
To open our hands at the Christmas time;
That some who are sad
May by us be made glad,
And glorify God at the Christmas timel
IT'S meet 20 be merry at Christmas time,
In Christian land az the Christmas time;
When gladnoss and mirth.
Since that wonderful birth.
Have ruled DER the hearth at the Christ
mas timel
And while we rejoice az the Christmas
time,
Let this with tho peal of our glad bells
chime:
"Ar glory to God
For the love that He showed.
In the gift lie bestowed at the Christmas
time"
M. A. Maitland. In outlook.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-19

Doesn't he know that for years you
have gone TO your 'incurables' every
Sunday afternoon? Why, we all re-
gard you as the most goody, goody girl
in our set. don't see what has como
over the rector"
at Is not worth talking about" said
Evelyn, lightly. "Mr. Dayton has never
been asked 20 take an afternoon at
the 'incurablcs' since he came until
now. so he probably does not know
that am in the habit of going there
May. you are getting that ruff for her
majesty too high"
And then they all plunged into the
mysteries OF dolls dressmnking again.
When Edward Dayton first came TO
ST. Doniface he Ind been irresistibly
attracted by Evelyn Gwynn's pretty
face and saucy speeches, but lately his
manner had been much colder. for he
had arrived nj the conclusion that Eve
Ign cared too little for serious things
90 consent 20 become clergyman's
wife. and he was too unaccustomed 10
women 10 divine that her nippant
speeches were assumed. and that her
gay. careless manner concealed a warm.
generous heart. The fact WINS that
Evelyn was 80 Disguised nt the sudden
mania for parish work. which had seized
the young ladies OF 81. Boniface since
Mr.. Dayton's advent. that she had
taken particular pains TO appear in.
different. and even frivolous. and had
on ono or two occasions evaded doing
some church work which Mr.. Dayton
had asked her TO attend 20 personally;
hence his remark about the "lncurn-
bles" rot being ain her line" Evelyn
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-19
Meant for the MinIster.

A popular minister in Fifeshire, in
the good old times, used ut Christmas 10
be inundated with hampers filed with
good things. On one occasion an cnor.
nous turkey was sent TO him by -ho
thoughtful kindness of neighboring
farmer; but as the minister's family
had already provided for the Christmas
dinner, the bird was sent 20 the market
and sold.
\ passer-by, seeing this fine speci-
men OF poultry, said: what n splen-
did turkey! Just the thing for the
minister's Christmas dinner" To the
minister il was again sent.
The providcnt wife sent IL again
TO the market. and sold il again for
handsome sum.
Another friend, similarly struck with
the splendid proportions Of the turkey,
purchased il. and sent il TO the minister.
The good woman, not wishing TO fly
in the face OF Providence, said ut last:
at is clear that the Lord means us
10 have this turkey" and with the APP
probation OF the family, il formed part
of the Christmas dinner.-Youth's Com
panion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-19

them and mike the afternoon a little
bright; and can't find anyone TO take
my place; everyone wants TO be At
home ON Christmas day. SO must tell
the poor things that cannot keep my
promise--unless-"
He broke of hesitatingly, and looked
entrcatingly at the bevy of fair dam
sells before him.
But they all began with one accord
TO make excuse.
One was $50 sorry. but she had prom
ised months ago to go to a matinee on
Christmas afternoon. and couldn't
breals the engagement" another "felt
just awfully TO refuse Mr.. Dayton any
thing" the last, with melting glance
from pair OF big brown eyes, but
grandmamma was coming to spend the
day, and IL would seem so disrespect-
full 20 leave her"
A third was taking part in con-
cert their guild was to give on New
Years eve. and she had promised Mr..
Trevor faithfully TO practice his ac-
compartment with him on Christmas
afternoon: he was so anxious TO be
well up in his part OF the trio"
A fourth girl wished dear Mr.. Day
ton would ask her something else, for
she would just love TO help him, but
really IL made her so dismal, seeing
those poor souls suffer. that mamma
bad positively forbidden her 10 go
again"
They were ull so sorry. and SO re-
GREETED that they could not help him.
that the young rector felt sure that II
was not the will that was wanting.
and thanked them for their ready sym
pathy as warmly as though 1t had been
practical help.
But in the midst of the vollcy OF ex-
cuses bright thought struck one OF
the fair defaulters, and she exclaimed:
"Why don't you ask Evelyn TO take
your place, Mr.. Dayton? You would.
wouldn't you, Eve, dearY
The rector hesitated, then said. in
formal tones. and without meeting
Ewes eye:
81 am afraid that IL would not be
much in Miss Gwynn's line"
Evelyn drew herself up proudly and
seemed about to reply, then n half
amused. half hurt expression crossed
her face. as she turned carelessly away,
and sauntercd over TO table where
two girls sat chatting busily as they
arrayed round faced, dimpled, waxcn
beauty in the royal robes Of Quecn
Elizabeth.
Evelyn. why did Mr.. Dayton say
that visiting the sick was not in your
line?" queried May Lindsay, as she adj
justed the crown on the head OF the
doll queen. 81 am sure there is not q
girl in the guild who has done as much
visiting Mt the hospital and Home for
Incurables,' MS you have I don't see
why he should seem 10 regard You as
so frivolous lately, he never used TO-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-19

loved you. / think. ever since met you,
and like self-righteous Pharisee have
endeavored 10 put my love aside. ! had
not wit enough TO see the best in you.
and have tortured myself by imagining
I was in love with thoroughly world
Is woman. Eve. dear. deserve moth
ing at your hands, but. darling. IL you
will only establish n home of your own
for 'incurables' / will try with all the
love that is in me to make you happy.
Will you marry me. dear?"
The figure at the window turned
around. but IL said nothing. Perhaps
II did not need TO. Attitudes tell n
great deal sometimes. and then think
there was n shadowy outline OF n little
outstretched hand. At any rate, Rev.
Edward took three long strides across
the room. and the next attitude that
showed against the dim window was n
very confused one. But IL did not mat
ter; no one was there 10 see.
Was II dark? Well! Perhaps an or
binary benghted mortal. loveless AMI
unloving. might have thought so. but
10 these two the room was full OF radi-
ance, for II one Is supremely happy. one
carries ones atmosphere about with
one. and what the rest of the world
moves in matters very little.-Ethel
Longley. In Chicago Saturday Evening
Herald.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-19

me, and had left such n trail OF bright
ness behind you, that your path was
easy to follow. The poor souls here
are witnesses to qualities in you that
have been blind to-"
please don't say any more" pleaded
Evelyn. "You are going TO the other
extreme now, and | really won't know
myself. Perhaps you did not give me
credit for some things, but after all
you know am very frivolous!"
But the laugh with which she said Il
was not quite natural. and there was
really no reason for her to walk 20 the
window and look out. for there was
nothing TO bc seen there but blur OF
light from The window opposite.
There was pause. and then n voice
came from the shadowy figure i'm the
center OF the room.
"Miss Gwynn, you have done great
deal for these poor souls here; won:
You do something for mc?"
"But you IRE not an 'incurable.' said
Evelyn. The fur monstrosity had evil
IDENTIFY come unfnstcned again and re-
quired n great deal OF attention. also n
seemed that the blur on the opposite
, side OF the street had acquired fresh
interest, so ~ was 70 the back Of a dim
~ outlined figure In the window that
Rev. Edward spoke next.
~ am nm 'incurable.' Miss Gwynn:
7 am suffering from something That 7
must carry with me the rest Of my life.
and don't want 30 be cured. Eve,
dear. listen 20 me n moment---do rot
speak, dear. until have finished-let
me have my say, even II tho answer II
NO. love you. dear. so dearly; have
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-19
THE DUTY ON WOOL.
IL Should 10 Restored by the Incoming
Administration.

IL Should he Restored by the Incoming
Administration.
So many democrats and silver mon
are disposed TO let the republicans have
n free maud in tariff legislation next
winter that there may be chance TO
pass some kind OF relief bill without
waiting for an extra session OF con-
grcss. If so, the interests of the wool
growers should be promptly consid-
cred. AS they are the greatest sufferers
as a class by the GormanWilson law
Il Is but fair that they should be the
earliest benefciaries by the change of
policy which the country decided upon
ut the November polling.
Since 1892, when the tariff was taken
eff wool, the loss 10 growers has been
nearly, IL not quite, $240,000000. This Ia
independent OF the loss to manufac;ur-
crs OF wooden fabrics and their opera
tives. The total deficit is large enough
10 account for widespread distress OF
families and stringency OF trade with
out citing the evidence OF any other In
dustrial collapse. BY parity of reason
ing return 10 the old basis would add
in generous measure 10 the prosperity
which Is beginning Ia manifest itself
in many branches OF business.
But the main thing, OF course, is for
the republican party, as represented
in congress-, TO carry out its pledges.
We have advised careful steps in the
matter of general tariff law, but the
wool men know exactly what they want
OF congress, and this agrees with what
the party thinks they ought 10 have
II would do no harm to reenact the Nc
Kinley wool clauses, and II this can be
done nj the winter session, so much the
better.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-19


IL was Christmas afternoon and Eve
was descending the staircase OF the
alone for Incurables" on her way 10
the small ante-room where she had left
her coat and hat.
When she entered the house IL had
been bright. clear day. and as she had
passed from room 20 room she had
seemed TO the poor sufferers to have
brought something OF the vivid out
side brightness with her; now the sit
uation was reversed. the frosty sun
shine had given way to the sudden win
ter twilight. and. in sympathy with the
change, her heart was heavy with vica-
rious sorrow. Like many seemingly
volatile natures hers was quickly
sympathetic one, and she was sad with
the sight OF so many who were doomed
TO spend the last years OF their life In
suffering.
The little ante room was dark when
she entercd-so dark that she started.
when a tall. shndowy figure doomed ur
before her, and voice said: Good
evening. Miss Gwynn." I think he must
have been waiting for her for some
time, for his eyes were evidently tn
some extent used 10 the dim light; how
ever that may be he could not see we'll
enough. however hard he tried, 20 dis
Germ whether she looked pleased or
otherwise, as she said. naturally
enough: "Why, Mr.. Dayton, how you
startled mel l thought you were miles
away"
al got back ns'early as | could" he
replied, "and came around TO see how
the home had Jared for its Christmas
Let me help you into your JACKET"
Well. IL always is terrible business
getting n jnclxet 10 go snugly over one
OF our present enormous slecved dress
es, but these two seemed 10 make q
worse job Of it than usual. AZ length,
when il was satisfactorily adjusted
and Eve was fastening a monstrously
elongated fur animal OF some sort
around her throat. Rev. Edward broke
the awkward silence with n rush
"Miss Gwynn, l want TO beg your par
don"
"Why. Mr. Dayton?"
Because / have misiudged YOU"
"Please don't say any more, Mr.. Day
ton"
"But j must / have been sitting in
| Judgment on you--as you Know
know you know IL, and to-day came
here, and going from room TO room
found that you had been there before
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-19

ike magples. when
the door opened and Rev. Edward
Dayton walked into the room.
Now Rev. Edward was tall, he
was young, he had pair Of
well opened. honest blue eyes, his
fair hair showed decided symptoms of
curling. when IL was allowed to grow
beyond the orthodox clerical length,
his features were distinctly Greek in
their outline, and his figure would have
done credit TO any young athlete; his
clerical garb was well cut, and OF the
finest cloth. and when TO these attrac-
lions were added particularly frank
and charming manner, and most fas-
cinating laugh, il can readily be under
stood why the new rector OF ST. Boni-
face, Chicago, was so popular with his
congregation, and 80 adored by the
feminine portion thereof.
Consequently when he entered the
ectory drawing-room on the afternoon
In question, where 10 pretty girls were
employed in dressing dolls for the
Christmas bazar, and, in an incidental
manner, enjoying the excellent tea and
cake dispensed by his maiden aunt, it
was not to be wondered at that his APP
pearance caused little thrill OF excite
ment 20 pass through the circle of fair
workers.
The rector had only been at st. Boni-
face nine months, but already he was
on fairly intimate terms with the ladies
of his congregation, especially the
young girls, so without any preliminary
he stated his errand.
III am in fearful fix" he announced,
in n very boyish and unclerical man-
ner. "And ! want one of you young
ladies to help me out OF it."
The offers of assistance were many
and prompt. butsthe rector still looked
worried and anxious.
"You see II is just this way" he be-
gan. balancing his spoon across the
edge OF his cup, and gazing Mt IL intent
ly. II have suddenly been called AVA
on some errand for the bishop and IL
will be impossible for me 10 get back
20 Chicago for Christmas day"
He paused here, and storm OF ex-
clamation and regrets was poured
forth. In the midst of which saucy
young voice was heard 90 eXclaim;
And you want us 20 write your
Christmns sermon for you? How per-
fectly charming. l have always fan
cisd IL must be most delightful to stand
up in pulpit and deliver nicely point
ed little moral axioms always. OF
course. carefully pointed nt some one
else
And the speaker, n slight, graceful
little blonde. with n piquant express
sion. and pair Of mischievous blue
eyes. shot half-lnughing, hnlf-defant
look nt the handsome young rector,
who Redeemed slightly as he replied in
rather constrained tones: MANY
thanks. Miss Evelyn. but won't trouble
you TO that extent | have arranged
20 have one OF Mr.. Brookc's curates
take the services for me. but he leaves
directly after the morning service. 70
20 10 one OF the mission churches. and
you sec had promised 20 devote Christ
mas afternoon TO the patients Of tho
Home for Incurablcs' and they have
counted on having some one read "a