The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-09
1899 in Kenosha.

progressive one IN the history or Keno
sha. It will witness the realization of
three long and fondly cherished ambi-
tons. For two of these the city is
deeply indebted TO 2. G.. Simmons
Owing to his great generosity and
public spiritedness the monument to
our soldier dead, which has existed for
years ia the minds of all loyal citizens,
will become reality. In point of time
this was the first of the three to become
an assured fact. The knowledge of
this portion of Mr.. Simmons bequest
was the earliest in reaching the public
ear, but following close upon it came
the still mere gratifying news of the
proposed public library building With
dts splendid equipment. Sheer poverty
of words renders it impossible to
express either the pleasure felt by the
public in the magnificent gift, or the
possibilities for good thereby afforded.
The building itself will be handsome
One in every respect. Standing in the
midst of Central park, with it's sur
arOundings so improved and modified as
to bring about che setting called for in
the plans, it will add wonderfully to the
beauty of the city. The citizens of
KenOsha will have every reason to
point with pride to the magnificent
structure. But, Notwithstanding it's
architectural attractions, the vital
feature is the contents. Thirty five
thousand volumes of the best produc-
atiOns OF the Literature of all ages and
places and the standard periodicals of
the day will occupy its shelves, open
every day of the week and fifty-two
weeks in the year to the free use of the
people. It is privilege that cannot
be overestimated. Moreover, it marks
the advancement, not only of the city,
but of the State. Kenosha's public
library will be second to but one in
Wisconsin. In this day of stupendous
progress along intellectual lines the
boast of keeping in the vanguard is not
an empty one.
The successful passage of the river
and harbor bill makes certain the last
of Kenosha'5 fond hopes. From the
earliest days of her existence KenOsha
has struggled for harbor improvement.
Years ago when Kenosha was at the
pinafore stage, the glazing necessities
of an improved harbor was presented
TO Congress time and time again with
little success. Many a storm driven
craft which now lies at the bottom OF
old Michigan, and thousands of dollars
worth of property which has been
scattered broadcast by the wind and
wave, have given proof enough before
now that for humanity's sake, if for
nothing more, harbor of refuge should
be establish ed between Chicago and
Milwaukee. But beside the dictates
of humanity there'are ever increasing
commercial interests which require the
improvements which the recent Con- ,
gress saw fit to provide for with it's
generous appropriation. The posi-
bilities of commercial dev elopment will,
thereby be vastly augmented. Manu-
factories, which the limited means of
shipping have hitherto discouraged,
will step in. The introduction of an
established and stable lake freight will
lower shipping rates, thus giving an
impetus to business along all lines. In
reality it will create a new enterprise,
which will permeate the whole business
realm. 1t should have come before,
but better late than never. We believe
it marks the beginning of new and
greater epoch in Kenosha's history.
When the whole $l91,00 appropriated
for this harbor, has been carefully
expended, it is not unreasonable to
expect that new industries will spring
up. Nor would it be surprising if
wholesale concerns supplanted some of
our retail establishments.
Before the year 1899 is past the
monument will adorn Court House
square, the library will have been
dedicated and brought into full oper-
alton and harbor Improvements will be
at least we'll under way if not nearing
completion. The social, business,
intellectual and moral life of the COM
munity will be the chief beneficiary of
these accomplished projects. When
Thanksgiving day rolls round Kenosha
will have reason for thanksgiving.
SPAIN has no navy on which to begin
operations in response to the Cars