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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-08-04
And the Merry War Goes On.

The strife brought on by Robert M.
La Toilette and his attempt to lay out
Governor Scofeld as a candidate for
denomination goes on with undated
fury. AS the date of the convention
draws nearer, both sides of the contest
ants are dressing up their lines and
their file closers are going intoposition.
AS it now looks to the Post, in scan
ming the field of trouble. Governor
ScOfeld's star is in the ascendancy. 1t
is gradually dawning upon the rank
and file of the Republican party of this
state, that the arguments advanced by
the La Toilette faction to defeat the
Governors denomination, are COM
pounded of the fimsiest fabric of NAL
ice, vindictiveness and vituperative
rhetoric unworthy moments serious
consideration of fair minded men.
Within one hour after the Republican
convention of two years ago finished
its business OF nominating the present
state officers, this campaign of downing
Mr.. Scofeld was Systematically organ
lied at Milwaukee by Mr.. La Follette's
clan. It's battle cry from that hour on
was and continues to the present mo-
ment to be: "Down with Scofeld!
Down with him, no matter what be-
comes Of the party!"
During Mr.. Scofeld's stewardship as
Governor he has been trailed and
Swallowed by an espionage upon every
step, act and deed of his discharge of
official duty as no Governor of this state
has ever been followed before. Mr.. La
Follette's factional agents were at his
heels wherever he moved. 1t was hoped
that something horrible, personal or Of
fetal might be discovered in that time,
which being made public would wipe
him out of all political existence for
ever.
The result of this secret, dark and
underground work has been put into
pamphlet form and at great expense to
some unknown financial resource, scat
tered broadcast over and among the
people of Wisconsin. Our readers, no
doubt, have all been supplied with this
compilation of horrible shortcomings,
have read, pondered and digested it's
contents and ought to be as ready to
pronounce judgment upon it's merits as
we are. And what is that Judgment?
The old story of the upheaval of noun
tains liberating wee, feeble, trembling
little mouse. What an effort and what
a result.
AS the days grow shorter between
now and the Milwaukee meet of the
clans, it will become more and more
clear to the plain observer, that justice
to Mr.. Scofeld will prevail in the ad
justment of this unseemly unmanly
personal assault upon him. Reaction
is already setting in, and the result
will terminate these differences TO the
best satisfaction of all concerned.
Probabilities point to the renomina-
ton of Governor Scofeld without blood
shed or many ballots. There will be
punctures of a few political tires, the
wind of discomfort will find its way into
Infinite space, and the Republican party
! go on undisturbed and undismayed to
one of its old-time victories, just the
same as if Mr.. La Follette's friends had
never moved mountain or produced a
mouse. Appleton Post.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-08-04
Before.

1T looks now as if Congressman
Cooper, of this district, would be &C.
corded position on the Rivers and
Harbor committee. There is no place
where his ability and experience could
be used to better advantage than there.
SPEAKER REED OBJECTS TO
PUTTING NEW MEMBERS ON
THAT COMMITTEE. Congressman
Cooper is a hardworking legislator and
reflects great credit on the state and
the district which sends him forth. p
GAINESVILLE Republican.
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After.

One of Mr.. Cooper's supporters has
argued that Cooper is just now getting
where he can be of service to the
district. The general impression is
that Congressman Cooper was more
able to be of service the first year he
was in congress than now, since he has
lot the confidence and engendered the
enemity of the leaders of his party in
congress. -Racine Journal.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-08-04

The Chief Burgess of Milesburg, Pa,
says DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
the best pills he ever used in his fam
lily during forty years of housekeeping.
They cure constipation, sick headache
and stomach and liver troubles. Small
in size, but great in results. Wood
War0 & Conley. dWtf
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-08-04
Madison.

A strictly first-class excursion to this
beautiful city Saturday, Aug. 6, round
trip only $3.50. Leave Kenosha 8:46
a. m, arrive at Madison via. Milwau-
kee, II m. Returning leave Madison
$50 o. m. For tickets and information
apply to agents c. & N. W. R'y. dwa5
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-08-04
OTHER PEOPLES MONEY.
The Next Sunday Night Play.

Without doubt one of the most sub
stantial successes among the recent
productions of American plays is
"Other Peoples Money!" which jump
ed into immediate popularity when it
was first produced at Hoyt's theatre in
New York and played in that metropo-
lis to crowded houses nightly. 1t is a
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-08-04
Resolutions of Coincidence.

At special meeting of POtosi Branch
Al and AZ, and at the meeting of Ke-
nosha Branch Isl, G. K, of Wisconsin,
the following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas it has pleased the Almighty
in His eternal wisdom, to call to his
eternal reward, our beloved pastor,
organizer and member, the Rev. Jos.
4. Dreis, and
Whereas, while submitting to the
Divine Will, we cannot forbear to ex-
press our sincere regret over the early
death of our spiritual father, whereby
our holy church looses a staunch and
able defender, society true and model
leader, our organization a worthy and
enthusiastic member, therefore be it
Resolved, That we, Branch Al and
AZ and Branch Isl, c. K. of Wisconsin,
tender to his Rev. Brothers Henry and
Philip, to his parents and sisters, our
sincere sympathy, and be it further
more
Resolved, That copy hereof be
spread upon the minutes of our Branch
es, copy be sent to the Milwaukee
Columbia and Excelsior, the Kenosha
VolFsfreund, Daily Gazette, Evening
News, Kenosha Union and the Ian
caster Teller, for publication.
RAYMOND FLAsCH,
Rec Sec. Kenosha Branch 151.
FL. B. UPPENs, } Com. Potosi
J. J. DUOE Branch
P. PAPE, Al and AZ.
James Hannah, assistant superin-
tendent of Cook county schools, and a
member of the class of 1868 of Kenosha
HIGH school was in this city today.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-08-04

of this district he has ever been found
on the right side of honor, integrity
and manhood. Racine Journal.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-08-04

John Connors was arrested this after
noon by officer Newberry, on charge
of intoxication.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-08-04

James Hannah, assistant superin-
tendent of Cook county schools, and a
member of the class of 1868 of Kenosha
High school was in this city today.
The times., 1898-05-18

to life or property, and in military or
naval public works and works Of defense
during the time Of war.
section provides that every contract
TO which the United States is a party or
which involves the employment OF labor
ers Tor the Government shall contain a
stipulation of the eight-hour Imit and
shall also carry a penalty of SO per dav
Tor each laborer or workman employed
IN excess of eight hours II is made the
duty OF the officer having supervision OF
the work 10 report all violations of this
kind
Any officer of the United States or Ter
rttory or District of Columbia violating
this act shall be deemed guilty OF a mis-
demeanor and subject 10 a fine or i'm
prisonment, or both. not to exceed $500
nor one year All acts inconsistent with
this are repealed.
The next bill taken up was one for the
appointment of a non-partisan commits
sion to collect information and TO con-
slider and recommend legislation Ito
meet the problems presented by labor.
agriculture and capital"
1t creates a commission to be called
the Industrial Commission TO be COM
posed of five members of the Senate. to
| be appointed by the presiding officer
thereof; five members of the House OF
Representatives, 10 be appointed by ths
speaker, and nine other persons, who
shall fairly represent the different indus
tries and emplOyments, to be appointed
by the President. by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate.
It shall be the duty of this commission
to investigate questions pertaining TO i'm
migration. to labor. to agriculture to
manufacturing. and TO business, and to
report to Congress and to suggest such
legislation as it may deem best upon
these subjects, and it shall furnish such
| information ard suggest such laws as
may be made a basis for uniform legis-
lation by the various States of the Union,
in order TO harmonize conflicting inter-
ests and to be equitable 10 the laborer,
the employer. the producer, and the con-
sumer.
The commission shall give reasona BILE
time for hearings and may appoint sub
committees to conduct Investigations. The
commission is given authority to summon
witnesses and administer oaths and the
sum of $4,000 Is appropriated TO pay its
| expenses. The term of the commission Is
| limited to two years and the salary OF
| each member is fixed at $500 per year
and actual travelling expenses.
Chairman Gardner of the Labor Com
| mittee next called up the bill to prohibit
the transportation as interstate COM
merce OF prison made goods, but it was
| objected TO and went over.
/ The House then adjourned until "a
| O'Clock today.
The times., 1898-05-18
BROKE THE RECORD.
Contested Election Case Settled
without n Debate.


The House broke the record yesterday
in disposing of a contested election case
Without a single word of debate and in
less than two minutes time the commit
tees report declaring John S. Rhea, Dem
ocrat. elected from the Third Kentucky
district, was adopted. ". Godfrey Hun
ter. present minister to Guatemala, who
figured notoriously in the last Kentucky
Senatorial contest. was the contestant.
On motion of Mr. Payne, Senate bills
granting American registers to the steam
shis Centennial and Catanta were
passed The Government wants to char
ter these ships for the Philippine expe-
dition.
The bill to amend the statutes so as to
do away with special messengers to con-
vey electoral returns from State capitals
to Washington every four years was
taken up. The bin proposed TO substitute
express companies for special messen-
gers. After some debate ii was defeated
The House then took up and passed the
bill to limit the hours OF daily service
of iaborers. workmen and mechanics en-
ployed in the public works or on work
done for the United States to eight
hours per day.
The bill provides that the time of
service of all laborers, workmen and me-
chanics employed upon any public works
of or work done for the United States.
or any Territory. or the District of Coz
Iumbia- whether said work is done by
contract or otherwise, Is limited and
restricted to eight hours in any one
calendar day; and that it shall be unlaw-
full for any officer of the United States,
or any contractor or subcontractor for
any public work, or any person having
any authority in such matter to require
or permit any iaborer or emDloye 10
work more than eight hours per day,
except in cases of extraordinary emer-
gency, caused by fire, flood or danger
The times., 1898-05-18
WANAMAKRR A DELEGATE.
VIII Attend the State Convention
~ Substitute.

Harrisburg. Pa, May E.-John Wana-
maker will be delegate to the coming
State Republican convention. He will be
substituted for one of the Philadelphia
anti-Quay delegates. Wanamaker wants
TO be on the floor TO defend himself
against a probable attack by his enemies.
He has engaged a suite of rooms at the
Commonwealth for headquarters during
the convention. The anti-Quay delegates
from Philadelphia and Allegheny will also
stay at the Commonwealth
Senator Quay learned yesterday of Wan
amaker's intention to be a delegate and
promptly arranged with one Of the Beav-
er delegates TO take his place on the
floor.
The times., 1898-05-18
WHAT DO The CHILDREN DRINK? ?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food called GRAIN-O? 1t is
delicious and nourIshing aud takes the place
or corree. The more Grain-O you give the
children the more health you distribute
through their systems GrTin-O is made of
pure grains, and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades of coffee, but
costs about ene-quar ter as much. A II grocers
sell it. 15e and $50. ja27-tf
The times., 1898-05-18
Sixth Annual commencement.

The musical department of Howard
University viii give its sixth commence
ment exercises tonight at o'clock in the
Andrew Rankin Memorial Church. An
elaborate musical program has been pre-
pared, and the occasion promises 10 be a
treat TO lovers of that art.
The times., 1898-05-18

Choice of lot 3SS0-consisting of three
mems fine pure worsted suits. sizes
36. 81 and 38-and lot 7139-consistins
OF suits-which sold at S20-in the
smartest styles of the season-and lie
faultiessly tailored sort-wiH be offer
ed at just half price, $40.
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Underwear, Hc.

The choice of a big lot OF ladies'
muslin underwear Of every sort-cor-
set covers. drawers. chemise etc,
some of which are trimmed with lace
and some with embroidery-au perfect
fitting. well-made garments. will be
offered today for 49c.
The times., 1898-05-18
CASTELBERG. III

SASl Il. .bERd. The Reliable JeweIer,
now Mt 1903 Pa. Ave, viii remove
to $50 Pa. Ave. May 23- Until then q
discount of 20 per cent is allowed
on all Diamonds, Watches and Jew.
elry.
The times., 1898-05-18
Child's suits, Sl.Oe.

An accumulated lot of about so chill
dren's suits, in double-breasted style.
sizes to Is years-well made and
carefully finished. will be sacrificed
at the absurd figure. S1.O9.
The times., 1898-05-18
Boys linen pants. lec.

Another odd lot of boys linen pants
which will serve admirably for warm
weather wear-wiil be offered for loc.
a paic
The times., 1898-05-18
Lot wool pants, 8c.

A lot of Il pairs youths long pants.
sizes IA TO 10 years-large enough for
small-sized men-good worthy quail
ties-will be offered you for 69 cents.
The times., 1898-05-18
0veraIis, 1N.

A lot of boys Brownie Overalls.
which are splendidly made and care
fully finished. will be offered today
for only % cents.
The times., 1898-05-18
Lurking Fears.

(From the Philadelphia North American.l
''New Jersey farmers rather timid about
raising peas this Summer. -
'sHhy?"
''oh, they're afraid the Spanish will come along
and shell them"
The times., 1898-05-18
Satin skirts, SASS.

Lot of ladies' stylish brocaded satin
and broeaded gros grain Skirts OF
each-S in all-which are tailored in the
finest manner and superbly finished
which sold at sS-wiH go today to the
first eight comers at $49S.
The times., 1898-05-18
Knee pants, l2Hc.

An odd lot of boys knee pants,
well made and strongly sewed-wilI be
sold for II 1-2c. a pair.
The times., 1898-05-18
COrsetS, 49c.

Several odds and ends Of ladies'
white and gray corsets, which are
perfect fitting and the regular Sc
sort will be offered today-s9c a
pair.
The times., 1898-05-18
Youths suits. sI.H.

A lot of Il boys long pants suits.
sizes II TO 10 years-in several pat
terns-well made and perfect fitting
will go today for Sl.75.
The times., 1898-05-18

LASlELBERI, The Reliable JeweIer,
now at 11O3 Pa. Ave-, will remove
to 935 Pa. Ave. May 23. Until then a
discount of 20 per cent is allowed
ON all Diamonds, Watches and Jew
eIry.
The times., 1898-05-18
Shirt waists, 49c.

An accumulation of odds and ends In
ladies' shirt waists, in a variety OF
choice effects-wiI be offered for 49c.
today-giving every lady an oppor-
tunity 10 get a good shirt waist for
little money.
The times., 1898-05-18
Mems pants, SI.A.

A lot of mems all-wool pants-but
only l3 pairs-lucky number this time
will be offered for $1i9 a pair.
The times., 1898-05-18
Silk waists. A.sS.

f.. a lot of ladies' taffeta silk waists,
with tucked and pIeated fronts-sizes
"a, SO. IS and 40-with white Numbered
collars. detachable-and regular 81. IS
and 50 values-but an odd Iot-will be
sacrificed for $49S today.
The times., 1898-05-18
Story of the Fight.


L. s. s. Machias, OFF Cardenas, May IL.
The Machias, Wilmington, Hudson and Wns,ow
proceeded in far the distractions would
allow The Machias took up position about 3 100
yards northeast of Diana Key. The Wilmington,
with the Hudson and Winslow, proceeded to
enter the inner harbor. between Romero and
Blanco keys. where, l felt quite certain. there
mines. the depth OF water by the chart
being one and three-quarter fathoms. The VeSseli
found trouble in entering, and were soon
steamng into Cardenas Bay opened fire on
Diana Key signal station, and sent the launch,
with Ensign Willard IN charge, TO take posses
sion of the station and find the wires and
plcde the mines. if possible or cut them. No
wires found, however, although strict search
made for them the island and by dredging
around II.
Mr willard accomplished the work in an ex-
cellent manner, destroying the station and all
government property which had been abandoned
in very hurried manner; aAd, as a signal
OF his Success hoisted the American flag the
signal station and brought on board the Spanish
flag together with the signal apparatus
At LAO p. IN. fire opened from the Hudson
and Ninslow, and was continued until p. M,
when the vessels returned to the outer anchorage
The times., 1898-05-18

Miss Kate Myers. of Seventeenth Street,
was the hostess at a very attractive tea
yesterday afternoon.
The times., 1898-05-18
Trimmed hats, S2.R

a lot Of finely trimmed hat=Pana-
ma sailors with chiffon and wings.
and some trimmed with corded rib
bon rosettes and violets. including
chiffon hats, which sold at S6.Ss. will
be offered today for 81 IS each.
The times., 1898-05-18

power to admit territory but only
States The same objection was raised
10 the acquisition OF the Louisiana pur-
chase in 1893. because there was nothing
in the Constitution expressly authorizing
such admission by treaty, and Jefferson
himself who made the purchase, shared
the doubt But we have made eleven such
acquisitions of territory and the courts
have sustained such action in all cases.
Texas was annexed by joint resolution
of Congress similar to the one proposed
now. The island of Navassa in the Car
ibbean Sea, and many others have been
made territory of the United States under
the act of August IS, 1856, authorizing
American citizens TO take possession of
unoccupied guano islands. They are
United States territory, subject to our
laws. So Midway Island in the Pacific.
loo miles beyond Hawaii, was occupied,
and Congress appropriated $4,000, which
was expended trying to create naval
station there. The manifest principle is
that the power TO acquire territory is an
incident OF national sovereignty.
THE acquisition of these)islands does not
contravene our national policy of tradi-
tions II carries out the Monroe doc
trine which excludes European powers
from interfering in the American contin-
ent and outlying islands, but does not
has been long applied to these very isl
ands by our Government. As Secretary
Blaine said, in 1881:
" The situation of the Hawaiian Islands.
giving them strategic control of the north
Pacific, brings their possession within
the range OF questions Of purely American
policy"
'"The annexation OF these islands does
| not launch US upon a new policy or de-
orYr fr1a HI traditions az
caring first and foremost for the safety
and prosperity Of the United States.
/ THE committee recommend the adopt
| ion of the resolution"
| The Minority Report.
| The minority report sets forth that
| the people of Hawaii have not been con-
suited about the proposed annexation;
| that the people of the United States have
not been consulted. and that the mi
| nority believe that the only hope OF
| the annexationists is to "consummate
| their scheme under the cry of war emer-
gency;" that the proposed annexation IS
| unconditional; that the islands are too
| remote to be defended; that the popula-
| ton is not ''racialIy nor religiously nor
| otherwise homogeneous with our own;
| that political dominion over the islands
| Is not commercially necessary, tiat the
| islands are not necessary to our defense;
| that TO annex them would be a new de-
| parture from our historical course.
| The majority report was signed by
| Messrs Hit of Illinois, Adams of Penn
| sylvania, Quigg of New York. Cousins
| OF iowa, Smith of Michigan, Heatwole
| of Minnesota. Pearson of North Carolina,
| Gillett of Massachusetts and Henry OF
| Indiana. Republicans; Berry of Ken
| lucky, Democrat and Newlands of Ne
vada. Silver Republican.
| The minority report is signed by Messrs.
| Dinsmore, Clark, Williams and Howard
The times., 1898-05-18
Hecht & Company, SIS Seventh Street.
Hecht & Company, SIS Seventh Street
Something for Hecht buyers.

Hecht will have another of its Clearance Sales of all the
accumulated odds and ends odayand the affair will be made
of the utmost importance shopper who acquainted with
Hech values but natural that the busy selling of the last
week should leave with broken lines and odd otand all OF
these will be sacrificed today proftless prices.
If you share i'll the bargain bts-come today.
The times., 1898-05-18
Wrappers, 49c.

The choice of an odd lot Of ladies'
Wrappers-6 dozen in alI-made of per-
Gales, batistes, etc, In indigo blues and
fancy colors-which sold at sec.-win
be offered today for 49c.
The times., 1898-05-18

The Mexican Minister and Madame
Romero have cards out for dinner
May 20. On the same evening the British
Ambassador and Lady Pauncefote will
also give a dinner in honor of the Vice
President and Mrs. Hobart.
The times., 1898-05-18

Senator and Mrs. Elkins will entertain
at dinner tonight.
The times., 1898-05-18

A gracious incident was added last
night to the general pleasure of the Ala
bama Press Association who are visiting
this city, with headquarters at the Ma
tfonal Hotel. 1t occurred last night in
the parlor of the hote, and took the very
attractive shape of a presentation. by the
association, of a handsome silver ice SER
vice to its secretary, Mr.. j. A. Reundtree.
The presentation was made by Robert
Morris Graull, editor of the Athens Cour-
Ter, and the ladies were represented in a
speech by Jacob Pepperman, editor of the
Alabama Knight, Mr.. Roundtree, VINO
was visibly affected by the honor con-
ferred upon him, accepted the beautiful
gift in an address which happily ex-
pressed his appreciation and surprise.
This ideal interchange of mutual esteem
was followed by an impromptu musical
program, contributed by Miss Everest
and Mr.. Hutchinson. the last of the
famous singers of that name.
Among the company were Col. and Mrs.
Youngblood and Miss Yeungblood, Sena-
tor Morgan, Gen. Walker Col. Bankhead,
The times., 1898-05-18
Mems Sl2 suits, S..

Lot 7o49. consisting of 3 mems plaid
suits-sizes IS. 81 and sand lot 719l,
consisting of 1 mems suits. in plaid ef-
fects-strlctly all wool and made in the
most thorough manner-which sold at
sf2-will go today for s..
The times., 1898-05-18
Duck suits, Sl.&.

and other representatives of the Yellow
Hammer State
Yesterday at o'clock the association
was received at the White House by
President Mckinley who presented the
flower in his coat TO little Miss Marietta
Butts. a number Of the party viii go to
Philadelphia today TO attend the launch
ing of the Alabama. while others will re-
main 10 visit the departments and other
points of interest here. Tomorrow the as
sociation will leave for New York.