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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-12
Three Stories Of Lightning,


a party Of commercial men lounged
in the easy chairs in the rotunda of the
Brown Palace hotel last evening.
"As l was going to remark said the
cologne man, 81 was travelling in Texas
few years ago, and spent a day or
two at place where a gang Of men
were building a new railroad. There
were at least 200 of them. on this par
ticular day n thunderstorm came up
and q bolt of lightning struck almost
in the center of the men. \ dozen or
more OF them We're stunned by the
blow and knocked down. one man who
was standing very near where the bolt
struck had his clothes burned Il little.
He was all right in few minutes and
went about his work. About quitting
time he put his hand in his pocket TO
look at his watch and, much to his
surprise, found his pocket empty and
the bottom torn out He went back to
where he fell when the lightning struck
and found rough chunk Of silver. all
that remained of his watch. The heat
from the lightning had evidently melt
ca It, and 1t burned its way through
the pocket and fell to the ground"
IF that story won't convince YOU on
the spot, have one that will" said the
pork-packing man of Kansas city.
Before l go further let me state
that this story Is an actual fact and no
fooling, In Arizona last summer Mrs.
II. j. Allen, wife of the financial agent
OF the United Verde mine was seated
IN room with another woman sewing
thunderstorm was raging outside,
when suddenly clap of thunder came
and flash of light which blinded the
women sewing. After they had recoy-
cred from the shock Mrs. Allen found
that bolt had come down the chin
ney, and as it few across the room it
brushed against her back hair and
melted all the hairplns that had held
II up few moments before. A further
Investigation revealed the fact that the
DON mad struck the corner of u bed in
the adjoining room, shattering the
wood. Strange as II may seem, Mrs
Aliens hair was not even singed."
The other members of the party
moved uneasily In their chairs, expect-
ing the Chicago man. Turning to his
companions he said.
while in Georgia year ago last
spring darkey was struck by lightning
and lives TO tell the tale. He was rid
ing home across cotton held during n
thunderstorm, when a bolt of lightning
struck him between the shoulders. II
ran down his back. burned a hole in
the saddle, killing the mule under him.
He fell off the mule and walked home
In the rain. bemoaning the loss of his
suit of clothes, which had been badly
torn by the lightning. Upon his ar
rival home when he went to change
his clothes, his wife made the discovery
that the lightning had made a white
stripe down his black back. W. car
ries that mark to this day"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-12


The administration evidently has
ceased to push the Hawaiian annexa-
tion scheme with the zeal which 1t
manifested at the opening of the sea-
son. The President appears to have
learned that It would be very bad
thing for the party If it should carry
through what h really personal pro-
ject. not justified by the platform upon
which he was elected, repugnant to
prominent Republican senators and
prominent Republican leaders in the
House, and condemned by public senti-
ment. The movement to secure an
early adjournment of Congress helps
the opposition to annexation, as. II the
Senate can be kept busy with other
matters, the Hawaiian scheme can be
held in the background until II Is too
late to pass even n joint resolution.
Considerations of party advantage
operate TO the same end. The Maine
incident has also served to inture the
chances of annexation. Once men be-
gan to think of war as possibly near,
they realized how much better pre-
pared for war the nation is without
Hawaii than with 1t.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-12
Aphorisms.
TFrom the Rams Horn.l

TFrom the Rams Horn.l
Pleasure soon pals when 1t costs
nothing.
Friendship may soon die, but enmity
never.
Ashaggy camel may bear smooth
burden.
All men are fools. but only the wise
stop being so.
knowledge puffs up. Wisdom lets the
wind out.
When you have nothing to do. never
go after help.
on the bosom of the mother rests the
future of the world
Truthful boys are the timber that
great men are made of.
Most people feed the body too much
and the mind too little.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-22

Maple street rods and to the place of
beginning.
Aid. G0nnermann moved that the
resolution be accepted and adopted.
Motion carried.
The following proposal was received
for furnishing and delivering rs cords
of wood:
Nicholas Pirsch, 81 per cord.
Aid. Gonnermann moved that the
proposal be rejected and the purchas-
ing of rs cords of wood be referred to
the pauper committee with power to
purchase at not to exceed 81 per cord.
Motion carried.
Aid. Gonnermann introduced Ordi-
nance, entitled" An Ordinance author
izing the Kenosha Traction Company
to construct, maintain and operate a
Street Railway in the City of Kenosha,
Wisconsin," and the ordinance was
read.
Aid. Gonnermann moved that the
Ordinance be referred to the committee
on streets, alleys and bridges with
President Calkins added.
Motion carried.
Council adjourned.
GUS. JACOB, City Clerk.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-22

THE war with Spain, which has just
ended, swelled the list of heroes whom
the citizens OF the United States will
never cease to honor and revere.
Among this galaxy of heroic Americans
the achievements of the past few
months have placed such men as
Dewey, Shafter, Sampson, Schley and
Wainwright. At the outset the name
of Hobson also appeared in this list.
His deed of courage was applauded
around the globe. He was IN the
worlds eye, and the people of America
looked with just pride upon the bril-
liant ayoung naval constructor who,
with his six companions, faced what
seemed to be certain death in a futile
attempt to serve his country. But
subsequent events have marred the
fair fame of young Hobson. His
good deeds have been almost OBJ
scured by an aftermath of abhorent
sentlmentallty. In the first outburst
of enthusiasm over his brave exploit,
the public looked with lenient eyes up
on his kissing episodes, but since the
smoke of battle has cleared away and
events have settled back in their old
routine, when sentiment is no longer
fred to white heat by zeal for his reck-
lass hazard and common sense has re-
sumed its sway, the public has lost its
patience with Hobson's silly bust
ness. From the Hero OF the Merrimac
to globe trotting kisser is fall in
deed, but Hobson is in the midst Of it
and if he continues in his present
career he will soon sink his claim to a
position among those whom the nation
delights to honor more irretrievably
than the Merrimac was sunk or Samp
son sunk Cervera's fleet.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-22
Some Pool Talk.

Bert Ives, of Fond du Lac, and John
Gould, of Oshkosh, have authorized the
sporting editor of the Wisconsin to is
sue challenge in their behalf to play
a series of pool games for the champion
ship of the state, the matches to be
played in Milwaukee and Fond du Lac
These two players now hold the title,
having won it last winter when they
defeated Shea and Grede Mr.. Ives
says he will make it $50 a side and
back himself The challenge is direct
ed at Peter Schmitt, of Kenosha, and
any player he may select to be his
partner, either one of the Grede broth
ers and Jimmy Shea preferred. Ives
and Gould are ready to play within
two weeks time. Evening Wisconsin.
The Kenosha champion has sent a
communication to the Milwaukee
Sentinel stating that he has never re-
ceived challenge from either of the
men, but that if they want a game
they can get one on very short notice.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-22
To the Memory of Alfred M, ore
TROTTERS AREtCHEAP.
Fast Stock From the Uihlein Stables Sold
for Song.

Fast Stock From the Uihlein Stables Sold
for a Song.
A consignment of fast and good bred
horses from the Uihlein stock farm in
Truesdell, this county, were placed on
sale in Chicago this week, and the
prices they brought would seem to
prove beyond all quibbling that the
policy is bad one Uf breaking horses
at two years of age and then turning
them out to develop and eventually
reach the market without having
been injured as youngsters. The con-
signment from the farm of the Uihlein
Brothers mum bered thirty six horses, 4
years old and upward, nineteen of which
are by Alcazar, 2:061, and despite ap-
parent speed and breeding that could
not be denied, the likely looking
youngsters brought poor prices. Gozar,
b. g., 5, by Alcazar, brought 5000; John
F., 7 years old, with record of 2:3O,
brought $240; Hemen, chestnut
gelding, 4 years old, went for 500;
King Mobile for 5000 and King Wood
ruff, PAGER, 2:241, bay gelding, 5 years
old, for $240.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-22
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.
Tanner Named Huber is Caught on a
Rapidly Revolving Shaft.

Shortly after work commenced at the
tannery this morning tanner named
Huber met with an accident, which,
had it not been for most miraculous
escape, would have cost the man his
life
Huber is employed in the securing
department and has charge of ore of
the machines. When he put the belt
on the shaft which furnished power for
running his machine his hand slipped
and in some manner his shirt sleeve
caught on the shaft and in another
instant the shaft was tearing the cloth
ing from his body. The man shouted
for aid and fought terribly against
what seemed certain death. The
men working in the room with Huber
saw his danger, but were powerless to
help him. The clothing held to the
shaft and the man was hurled violently
to the floor and thrown round and
round on the shaft. The men fed
from the room, unwilling so see their
fellow workman meet such a horrible
death. The superintendent haG the
machinery stopped as soon as possible
and hurried into the machine room ex-
pecting to find the hfeess body of
Huber mangled in horrible manner.
But on arrival he found nothing of the
kind, and found the man who had met
with such perilous accident, standing
and conyersing with several workmen
who ventured in.
Not bruise of any kind was to be
found on his body, but every vestige
of clothing had been torn off his body,
except his heavy shoes. Clothing was
at once secured and Huber was sent
to his home and doctor called to at
tend him. No injuries either internal
or external can be found on him and
beyond a severe nervous shock be
seems to have suffered not the least
from the accident.
Huber is a favorite in his depart
ment and the foreman and his fellow
workmen are very thankful for his
miraculous escape.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-22
DIED OF APOPLEXY.
Mr.. Balm Died Very Suddenly at His
Pasadena Home.

No more definite news has been re-
ceived in this city in regard to the
death of Edward Balm, but telegram
to the Chicago Tribune gives the de-
tails of Mr.. Bain's death as follows:
Pasadena, Cal, Dec. 19-The death
of Edward Balm, of KenOsha, Wis,
which occurred here at 11:30 o'clock
last night, was totally unexpected. The
cause was pulmonary apoplexy. On
account of slight cold his physician
forbade him to take his customary
drive yesterday morning and he reluc-
family gave it up. Shortly after IL
o'clock his breathing suddenly became
labored and short, and before assist
ance reached him he expired in the
presence of his wife and granddaught
Col. and Mrs. j. j. Hoyt and Mrs.
Frederick Newell left for Pasadena
Monday evening and the remains OF
the deceased wagon maker will be
brought to this city for burial. One OF
Mr.. Bain's close friends stated this
morning that the remains were ex-
pected on either Monday or Tuesday
next. They will be laid to rest beside
his son in the city cemetery.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-22
OBITUARY.
Short Sketch of the Life of Uncle
Alfred Moore.
J. JACOB, City Clerk.

Alfred Moore.
Another pioneer, Familiarity known
as Uncle Alfred Moore, was carried by
loving friends to his last resting place
Dec. 18th, 1898. Mr.. Moore was born
at Hannibal, n. Y, Sept. %, 1918,
lived in York State until 20 years of
age. when with his fathers family he
removed to Kenosha, then called
Southport, making the trip overland in
six weeks. They remained three years
in this vicinity; in the meantime en-
tering government claim of 80 acres
ir Illinois, near State line, erecting
thereon a comfortable log house, to
which they moved, and took up the
life of the early settler, enduring the
hardshlps and privations, the severe
winters, roads leading through swamp
and timber, and obstacles which the
younger generation scarcely realize.
In 1847 Mr.. Moore twas married to
Orilla Osborne, removed with her to an
adjoining farm and building modern
frame structure they lived many Years
dispensing a genial hospitality to all
around. Having no children of their
own, they became interested in the
young people, and for many years the
house resOunded with merry voices, in
which Mr.. Moore was the leading
spirit. Nothing pleased him better
than to perpetrate good, harmless
ia1y nj n hnr
and only brother became inmates of his
home. In 1877 Mrs. Moore died and
soon after his aged mother passed
away. In 1893 his brother William
died. Mr.. Moore at this time was the
only survivor and commenced his
decline. About six weeks ago he was
taken seriously i'll, and although at
tended by kind friends and relatives,
sank gradually into that sleep which
knows no waking. Death was met
bravely and peacefully with hope in
Him who doeth all things we'll. He was
a kind and faithful friend, regarded
honor far above riches, was generous
to those in distress, and will long be
remem bered for his kindly acts and
assistance in cases Of sickness and
death.
The funeral services were conducted
at residence by Rev. Geiger. The
floral decorations were nice and ap-
propriate. A large cOncourse Of people
paid their last respects on Sunday,
showing the high esteem in which the
departed was held in Kenosha and
Lake countys. Among those present
, from distance we're: George Craig of
Iowa; Mesdames Duncan and Osborne,
Chicago; Alex. Murrie and Mr.. Reed
and wife, of Waukegan. Interment
took place at Oak Dale cemetery.
To the Memory of Alfred More.
Fallen after a long life of pain,
| Calmly he rests as we view him again.
| NeighbOrs pass round him with solemn tread
While sweet flowers there are at his feet and
| his head.
| Softly was sung ''The Home at Last
Smiling he sleeps with all suffering past.
Tears of sister and nieces loving good bye,
| Shall we all look as pleasant when we come to
| die?
| Evergreen sprays on the white sides of his bed,
| Gently they pray for the soul of the dead.
| Sadly the neighbOrs pass out at the gate,
| Leaving him there for Resurrection to wait.
AMELIA MELVILLE, Author and Poet.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-22
KING OF THE LOT.
william scribner Lives on High Grade
Dellcaciesgat the Jail.

William Scr1bner Lives on High Grade
Dellcaciesgat the Jail.
William Scribner is the envy of the
birds over in the jail. He is the young
man arrested here, having in his pos
session lot of gold watches and keys
stolen from Kenosha. He had some
SIS when arrested and now spends it
on pie, cake, cigarettes and other like
delicacies.
His term of sentence expires Dec. %,
when he will be taken to KenOsha to
answer to the charge of burglary.
Scribner is theman who was recently
foiled in his attempt to break jail.
Ever since his attempt to get out he has
been locked up in single cell in the
drunk row and has been allowed no
liberty whatever.-Racine News.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-22

From the opinions expressed at the
Council meeting Monday evening there
seems to be good reason to believe that
the Mygatts cannot find clear title to
the strip of land desired for the harbOr
and it seems that the .. S. government
has the only clear title.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-22

of foreign states to one in which its
friendship is sought by the most power
full IA ions Of earth, represents a ply.
steal and moral development unparal-
leled in history.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-22

Cliff Garst has been made agent for
the Densmore Typewriter in this city
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-22
Elect officers.

At the last regular meeting of the
Kenosha Chapter of the Royal Arcan :
um, the following officers were chosen
for the coming year:
Regent--D. j. Harff.
Vice Regent. 81. Charles.
Past Regent. Z. Balloon.
Orator-R. FL. Slosson.
Chaplain-Peter Wood.
William F. Fisher.
Collector-W. z. Tanner.
Secretary-M. 81. Bacon.
Guide-F. E. Foulke.
Warden-Frank Senne.
Sentry-John Mcconnell.
Trustee-R. E. Mailer.
Delegate to Grand Council. 4.
Balloon; alternate-L. S. Vinegar.
DIR. and Mrs. E. G.. Hazelton enter
tanned the Park Whist club Monday
evening. Four tables of whist were
played, the head prizes being won by
Charles Allen and Mrs. E. G. Theirs,
while Miss banks and Mrs. DR.. Farr
won the consolation prizes.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-22

LIEUTENANT PEARSON HOBsON is
on his way to Manila to assist Admiral
Dewey in raising the ships Dewey so
carelessly sunk there on the first of
May. On the way Lieutenant Pearson
Hobson, Hero of the Merrimac and
Lighting Osculatory Artist of the world
is kissing and being kissed by several
thousand human animals of the femi-
nine gender as an incident to the tour.
In the meanwhile Admiral Dewey is
raising the afore mentioned ships so
that when Mr.. Hobson reaches Manila
he may at once set himself to teaching
the unsophisticated Filipinos the civil
lized kiss and the modern conception
of hero worship.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-22

IT is to be hoped that Hobson will
not neglect to stop long enough on his
way to the Philippines to kiss the
Sandwich Islands.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-22

PRESIDENT Nc KINLEY'S tour
through the south is another evidence
that peace has it's victories no less
than war"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20
GRAND CONCERT.

Next Wednesday night, Aug.
=. : grand artistic concert will be
given 1t the Town Hall, for the
benefit Of the Covington Women's
war Relief Association. An at
tractive programme has been ar
ranged, which will be rendered by
Niles Armide del Bondio, soprano,
Miss Katharine Cookery, contralto,
Miss Mamie Molony, pianist, and
Mr.. Rene Solomon, violinist, (of
the Conservatory of sIarseilles.)
All are talented artists, and a
musical treat is In store for all who
attend. Admission, so cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20

An ENJOYABLE euchrc party was
given at Simon's Hotel, Abita
Springs, last Tuesday night. The
first lady's prize, q purse, was won
by Mrs. NJ. Waldhorn; first gentle
mans prize, an oxidized owl ink
stand. was won by Mr.. +. D.
Kentzel. Lady's BOBBY prize,
q doll baby, was won by Mrs.
S. Pinski. Gentlemen's BOBBY
prize, \ pipe, was won by Mr..
Charlie Strobe. After the games,
refreshments and dancing we're en-
joyed till Z late hour.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20

If you are . white man, be sure
and make no mistake. Come and
register under section ), which is
intended for yonr special benefit.
1t will be too late after the slst Of
this month, and should you neglect
to do SO, you may repent being
50 negligent.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20

Mr.. John Fendlason, and wife
and child, left last Tuesday, for
their home in Houston, Texas,
after months visit to his father,
Mr.. Norman Fendlason, Of the Sec
ond Ward.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20

The Sunday and Wednesday ex-
cursions both by the East Louisiana
Railroad aud the fine steamer New
Camelia, are being very well
patronized, and large crowds come
over to get breath of fresh air.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20
Camp Meeting.

The annual Camp Meeting will
open ut Talisheek Camp Grounds
on Friday, Sept. 9, and continue
through two Sundays. Services
will be held by the Presiding Elder,
and = number of visiting ministers.
The public are cordially invited TO
attend.
Sealed bids will be received by
Mr.. F. Matthies, up to Sept. !,
1898, at IL NJ, for the restaurant
privilege. The right is reserved
10 reject any and all bids.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20

Mr.. Louis Blum, who recently
went to Abita Springs for the
benefit of his health, arrived home
last Tuesday. His friends are glad
to note that the trip proved bcne-
ficial.-Iafourche Comet.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20
Is NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS

A Grand Ball will be given at the
popular Simon's Hotel, Abita
Springs, next Saturday. Aug. 81,
1898, At 8 r. N.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20

Local items and personals mailed
to lock box 81 will receive our
prompt attention, up 10 every
Wednesday noon.
The new road machine for the
use of the town has been ordered
from the factory in Chicago, and
should arrive here in ! few days.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20

Ben Magee, who has figured in
many Washington Parish feuds.
was assassinated early Tuesday
morning, about ten miles east Of
Amite City.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20

Mr.. H. L. Sease, manager of the
Algiers Herald, accompanied by
ais wife. daughter aud son, are
guests at the Riverside Hotel.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20

Rev. J. ~ Williams will hold
service At Slidell tomorrow, and
At Pearl River Station Monday
night.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20

One of the hardest rains Of the
season occurred last Wednesday
afternoon. accompanied by hail
near town.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20

Mr.. II. r. Warren, member of
the Democratic State Executive
Committee for this parish, attended,
the meeting of the COMMITTEES in
Baton Rouge last Monday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20

M.ckintoshes, with capes, all
sizes, At prices ranging 81 Is to
$40 90. Also Ranchmen's Rubber
Riding Coats, 1t ss SO, At Babing-
ton Bros. & Co.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20

About one month ago my child,
which h fifteen months old, had an
attack nj sl.arrlloea accompanied by
vomiting. | gave it such remedies
~ are usually gwen in sucl, cases,
bat Is nothing gave relief, We sent
for 4 physician and it was under ms
Gaze for = week. At this time the
child lssd ;,eer sick for about ten
days aud was having about twenty
i've operations 1T the bowels every
twelve hours aud We were convinced
that unless it would soon obtain To
lief it. would not live. Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrl,Oea
Remedy Was recommended, aud l
decided 10 Try it. | sOon m';icsd
. change fer the better; By lie cum
tinued use a complete cure was
brought about .snd it is now per-
fectly healthy. - C. l.. BOGGs.
SlumpO ~, Gllmer Co., w. Va.
For sale by v. H. Frederick.
Covingtpn, and X. b. Paine,
Vaudeville.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20

60 to Darlington Bros. & 60.
for all kinds Of Bicycle Material.
They have just received a full as
sortn.snt of Bicycle Goods. Call
and See. Leave your wheel with
them for repairs.
Darlington Bros. 4 Go.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20

NOTICE.-You can save per
cent. on every cash purchase By
asking for Blue Stamps 1t Medals.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-08-20
DIR. s. A. SMITH.
DENTIST.

Office and residence rooms-In the
north side Of ueiniz's Drug Store,
whers he can be found. Thursday, Irt-
day, saturday and sunday u every
Week,