The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-01-21

he would pit the WauSau stat - IAN on
the forum against any talkel IN Wis
consin on 100 themes drawn from hat.
Barnum to furnish sound, logical re-
marks on them all. He is well read
and bright.
His advocacy of Rose Zoldoslxf s
cause has been the subject of many a
corridor conversation Some one re-
marked to him that notwithstanding
all he had done for her, that the par
doned lady gave the credit to the Al
mighty. Mr.. Barnum replied that re-
suits were all he wanted, and told this
story. An old widow was near the
verge of starvation, when some boys.
hearing her prayer. thought it would
be good Joke to throw some Ioaves
of bread through the window. This
they did. The overjoyed mother in Is
rael turned her supplications to thanks
givings. The boys, somewhat chagrined
that they should have none of the cred
it, went into the house and remon-
strated that they had furnished the re-
lief YES" said the old lady, II rec
ognize the hand of the Lord, though the
devil brought the add
It is related that on one occasion Mr..
Barnum suffered an accident in Mil
ing into the corridor Of the Kirby House
q gentleman who had been DOING woke
up suddenly and, pointing out the un-
fortunate editor, who was dripping with
the wet, to a companion also sleeping
on a sofa, referred to him as "the
strange gentleman who looked like a
summer Santa Claus" Aroused sud-
denly from his slumbers, the editor's
peculiar appearance struck the latter as
wonderful phenomenon. Great
heavens, John!" he said " see that man
reek with perspiration."
Governor ScofieId's Message.
Governor Scofield's message was read
Thursday in each house. It is a mat
ter Of fact, sensible document, without
sensations. Economy is its burden. He
would abolish the land department,
which has been criticised for political
activity The governor proposes to re-
organize the capitol force, which means
to put stop to the practice of placing
political helpers on the payroll, and
Governor Scof1eld advises putting bank
examinations under the supervision Of
the treasury department. Cashier Kidd
Of Prairie du Chen holds the position
as examiner at present, an innovation
how public opinion works, the wholesale
pardoning of criminals in a number of
states, notably Illinois, and the conse-
quent protest from all sides. led to the
suggestion by Governor Scofield of a
pardon board, thus taking the matter
out of the hands of the governor. It has
lately been discovered that this can only
be done through constitutional amend
ment.
While it is true that while the test
of a good legislator is not the number
of bills he introduces, but their merit;
and even the number of bills he kills;
it is undeniably fact that the adver-
Using a member receives by reason OF
his connection with much talked Of
bills promotes activity in introducing
them. Thus, the first bin to reach the
senate is Mr.. Putnam's bill establish
ing a pardon board.
Two decisions of the supreme court
have Just been handed down that give
laymen much to talk about. One up
sets the will of a WATERFOWL man who
tried to leave 1000 to charitable in
situations. It later appears that the
city does not lose as much as would
at first appear. The other decision gives
a young child to it's fathers care, where
as relatives, prominent in Milwaukee
society, had cared for the little one for
wears, and Judge Johnson of the local
court had ruled that relatives, not the
parent, should continue the care Of the
child. Many tears were shed over this
decision, and it was limited that the
Milwaukee Judge, who had watched the
witnesses in the case, was better fitted
to decide on the conditions for the best
welfare OF the child than the supreme
court Judges, who had seen only the
lawyers in the case. But the supreme
court held to the eternal principle that
parental interest and claim in the long
run is paramount and that it's recogn1-
ton will in the end, lead to best re-
suits.
Chief ustice CassOday.
Chief Justice Cassoday is an object of
interest to the lawmakers, as the head
of the judicial tribunal of a common
wealth is to all thoughtful men. The
iudge is small man of democratic
WAYS. an everyday citizen about the
streets. with a kind word for every
body. Discussing long speeches a few
DAYS ago, the judge said he once spent
an evening with William M. Evarts,
the New York jurist yet living, nearly
so years of age. They were in Ohio eel
ebrating a centennial anniversary. The
local committee asked Evarts how long
his address would be. The chairman
added in a respectful way that he re-
called that Mr. Evarts had spoken four
DAYS in the Johnson impeachment trial
and eight days in the Beecher trial.
Eyarts told them he would be subject
to no limitation whatever. except an
implied one that his remarks should not
continue until the next centennial.
Editor Hicks of The Oshkosh North
western is here md admits that he
would accept another appointment to
South America. He is not anxious TO
go again to Peru. He has spent much
time in learning the Spanish language
and in the study of international law.
He is a fine gentleman Of commanding
appearance, and would dignity his post.
Moreover he is from Oshkosh. The sue
cess of Buckstaff and of Boardman, who
succeeds General King as the head or
the military department of the state,
.,,,oraete that the home of Senator Saw