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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-21
ADMITS HIS GUILT,
CuIIey Libel Case Is Brought to an I'm
acrimonious End by the Prisoner
Entering Plea of Guilty.
PAYS A ZINE OF ONE DOLLAR.

And the Costs of the Action Will Be Set
tied by the Tax PAYERS of the County
The case as Tried in Court Looked verv
bad for the Gazette Man and He Hast
ems to Enter Plea of Guilty = Good
Logic Prom the Judge. a
The case of the State of Wisconsin
VS.. Cu11ey, editor of the Daily Gazette,
came to an unexpected end this morn
| ing in the Circuit Court when the de-
fendant made motion to change his
plea from one of ''Not guilty" to plea
of Guilty" The entrance of such a
plea of course at once ended ali con-
sideration of the case as far as the jury
was concerned and the judge at once
sentenced the prisoner to pay a fine Of
81. The costs of the action, according
to the agreement, will be paid by the
defendant and the county. The fees of
the jurors and witnesses will be very
small and the loss to the county on ac-
count of the trial will be correspond
ing1yl small. The defendant will, of
course, be required to pay all his own
costs.
The sudden termination of the case
of course caused great deal of sur
prise among the attorneys in the case
as we'll as with the bystanders but the
action of the editor in entering plea
of guilty was not an unexpected one.
The case was brought up for trial yes
terday afternoon and at the close of
the session it was patent to all inter-
ested that Mr.. Cu1ley would certainly
be convicted if the case was sent to the
Jury. The state placed no witnesses
on the stand with the exception of Mr..
Ki11een, and the case was clinched
when the paper in which the alleged
f1ibe1ous article had appeared was adj
1nitted as evidence, The defense an
nounced that it was their purpose to
prove the truth of the libel, but the
case fell fiat when the judge refused to
allow them to admit any of the eT4-
dence in regard to the place in question
until they had proved that it had been
harbored by the editor of the Union.
At this decision on the part of the
| Judge the wind was ali taken out of the
sails of the defense, and the few wit
nesses which were called avai1ed them
nothing. At last a recess was asked
for and it resulted in the plea of guilty
being entered this morning. In pro-
nouncing sentence on Mr.. Cu11ey Judge
Fish stated that he was glad that the
case had taken this turn as he con-
sidered the case simply a quarrel
between two newspapers and regarded
it as very similar to tilt between two
lawyers. The fine assessed. against
Mr.. Cu11ey was promptly paid and the
defendant was at once released from
custody. Mr.. Cu11ey seemed greatly
pleased at the termination Of the suit.
It is reported this afternoon that Mr..
Ki11een will later bring a civil action
for damages against Cu11ey, but no
papers to this end have been issued.
The case of Cu11ey against Ki1leen has
not as yet been noticed for trial and it
will probably be dismissed.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-21

SINCE the Dreyfus trial there have
been run1ors of parallel cases in both
this country and England. 1t is the
law that all fads and fashions should
originate in Paris, but, nevertheless, it
is sincerely hoped that we will not find
it necessary to duplicate the Dreyfus
affair simply to stay in the swim.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-21
Advertised Mail Matter.

The following is list of the mail
matter remaining unca11ed for in the
Kenosha Post Office, Kenosha County,
Wis, for two weeks ending Sept. 21,
1899, and which will be sent to the Dead
letter office at the expiration of two
weeks, unless called for:
John Altmall, Horace Carlyse. M. Goyner,
Carl johnson. John Mcfarland, E. A Moore,
c. A. M. Peterson, z. Rogers, VIM. Simmons,
Chas. Sporer. ". x. Van Dewser, Mrs. Carrie
o. Nelson. Mrs. R. Shultz, Miss Louisa Acker-
mann
To obtain any of the above mail
matter the applicant must give the
date of this list.
A. J. BURG, p. M.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-21

THE Governors and Attorneys GEN
era1 of the various states are not exact
1y falling over one another in their haste
to get to St. Louis and speak their
minds on the trust question. But this
is not to be wondered at. This is an
other case where there has been so
much said and so we'll said that moth
ing more need be-said.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-21

WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN, by his
Chicago speech, showed clearly that he
had splendid plan whereby he could
catch the bird, provided only some one
somehow or other could first manage to
put the salt on it's tail.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-21

IrLooKs little as if the anti-Sen1ites
were getting little the worst of the
deal in France just now. To pardon
Dreyfus was quite blow to the anti
Semitic faction, but to arrest poor
Guerin right on the eve of the pardon
ing was rubbing it IN, so to speak.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-21
Don't Be Imposed Upon.

Always insist on getting Fo1ey's
Honey and Tar, as it is positively, alb
solute1y and unqua1ifedly the best
cough medicine. Accept no substi-
tute. For sale by all druggists. dws30
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-21

Or course they did not say so, but it
would appear from the general tone OF
their remarks at the trust conference
that the labor delegates object to trusts
because they are too much like
trades union.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-21

IF THE author of ''The Man With
the Hoe'' should turn his observation
to our navy department he might find
material for poem on "The Man
With a Pull" or "TheEMan With an
Ave -
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-21

UNDER the circumstances would it be
quite consistent in w. J. Bryan and
his wing of the Democratic party to
organize monopoly controlling the
supply of fundamental principles of
the Democratic partYW
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-21

{ IT would not be surprising if Bryan
carried away the impression that he
was not exactly the particular star Of
the trust conference.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-21

Two million Americans suffer the
torturing pangs of dyspepsia. No need
to. Burdock Blood Bitters cures. At
any drug store. dws23
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-21

ANYWAY it is quite clear that neither
party will be able to establish a nat
ural monopoly of the trust issue.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-21
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
RESOURCES

OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK at Keno
sha, in the State of Wisconsin, at the close Of
business, Sept 1899
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-21

PERHAPS Mr.. Bryan's friend Aguin-
aldo is one of his God made men.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-21

Wanted Two apprentice girls at the
Kenosha Dept. Store. If
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-21

Mrs, Ada Johnson spent the day with
friends IN Racine.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-21

And the Costs of the Action Will Be Set
tied by the Tax PAYERS of the County
The Case as Tried in Court Looked verv
bad for the Gazette Man and He Hast
ems to Enter Plea of Guilty = Good
Logic Prom the Judge. H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Town meeting passed off very quietly, a
large number being present in spite of the
storm.
Lawyer Cudworth is attending the coun-
ty court at Newfane this week; also Harry
Bostwick as petit juror.
o. X. Clayton is again in town, having
finished his term of school at Leland and
Gray seminary at Townshend.
1t is understood that the Baptist church
and society have given Rev. Il. w. Rice a
call to come here and preach and are
awaiting bis answer.
Conductor Severance was called to
Mortified Farms, Mass, this week by the
death of his father. He went with the
body to Sharon, VT, for burial.
Joseph Cummings, one of our worthy
young men, was united in marriage to
Miss Alma Barber of Townshend last
week. We understand that they are to
make their home among us. They will be
a very welcome addition to our place.
The ladies of the Methodist society furn-
ished an excellent dinner at their parson-
age hall on town meeting day as is their
usual custom. They also elected officers
for the ensuing year as follows: President,
Mrs. w. A. Evans; vice presidents, Min
ME jenkins, Nina Wales, Hattie Aldrich !;
secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Fred Wales /;
collec ors, Emma Farnum, Mrs. Music
Skinner, Mrs Nellie Bostwick; directors,
Mrs. Martha Lampson, Mrs. Laura Jen-
kins, Miss Hannah Livermore, Mrs. Helen
Haskins.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10

the age of 90. She was the mother of
Mrs. /. N. Thorn of Seattle, Washington,
formerly of Brattleboro; Mrs. Jones of
Lynn, Mass. Mrs. j. d. Pierce of this
place, a daughter living in the West, Sher-
if jackson of Vernon, and son in Mich
igan. Her husband was the late Emery
Jackson.
As Wardsboro voted on Tuesday to es-
tablsh free library under the state act
giving 500 aid, the old Fayetteville Libra
ry association will according to its offer
previously made, present to Wardsboro
library about 400 books, the balance after
making selections for the Moore free IL
brary. The biennial report of the state IL
brary commission for 1913 says that Il
towns in the state have established libraries
under the state act mentioned. Twenty
eight towns have free libraries otherwise
established, and 20 towns libraries which
are not free.
Some inquiries having been made in re-
gard to the death of Scion Fisher, former
ly of this town, the following is given
now, as through inadvertence no particu-
ulars were furnished earlier. Mr.. Fisher
died in October last at his home in Wash
ington, d. G. His parents we're Mr.. and
mlo SllCOh WIN SPChb AhOSS "
their years on one of the fertile West Riv-
er farms, three of which, adjoining, were
occupied by Fishers for generations. He
married Laura, daughter of the late Jo-
seph Redway of Putney and Newfane,
who survives her husband. A daughter
is employed in the United States treasury
department. Mr. Fishers age was " and
he was a man of large and fine presence.
His sister is Mrs. Miicent Walker of this
town and his brother A. P. Fisher of Bos-
ton.
An ancient chair has been sent to Mr..
Benson, with the following inscription up
on it: "This chair was the seat of Mrs.
Ephraim Hall in the old church on New
fame Hill and is given by request of her
daughter, Mrs. Holland Morse, to be placed
and used in 'Bencasson.' 1t may be
added that Mrs. Morse at her death in
South Newfane last fall was 90 years old,
and had manifested an interest in the orr
gin of "Bencasson" by Mrs. Caswell, and
thought it very suitable that the chair in
which her mother sat year after year in the
| old square pew should be returned to the
hill top. The chair is $50 years old and is
in excellent condition. Mrs. Gushing re-
lates that old people used to carry rush
bottomed chairs and place them in their
roomy pews.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10

w. II. Taft, G. II. Houghton, Nellie
Parker, Mrs. Emily Colburn Follett, Mrs
Charles II. Willard.
We notice in the last weeks issue of
The Phoenix the death of DR.. Stephen
Ranney of North Bennington, a promi-
nent physician. DR.. Ranney leaves wife,
two sons and a daughter. His son Will
liam breaches in Hartford, Conn. DR..
Ranney was son of DR.. Watstll Ran
ney of this town, who was at one time
lieutenant governor of V rmont. He was
one of family of 13 children. Five of
the sons were physicians in New York
city. Hon. Ambrose Ranney, whose death
took place last Sunday at his home, was a
prominent lawyer in Boston and was an
eX-member of Congress. Mr., Ranney's
wife was Maria d. Fletcher of Cavendish,
Vt, niece of the late Rev Horace Fetch
er of this place, and she was a most &C
complished woman.
j. S. Cummings of South Londonderry
and Miss Alma Barber of this place were
married at the Congregational parson-
age by the Rev. NJ. F. Hardy March /. A
wedding at the home of Miss Barber had
been planned but sickness in the family
prevented. Many regrets are expressed at
Mrs. Cummings leaving town. She will
be much missed in the Baptist church, of
which she was member, and where her
faithful services as secretary of the Sun
day school were highly appreciated, and as
token of their esteem handsome centre
table was presented to her by the school.
She will also be greatly missed in the Chris
tian Endeavor society, where she was a
helpful and active member. The kind
wishes of many friends will follow her to
her new home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10
JACKSONVILLE.

Eugene Rendeau has moved into Mrs.
Cheney's brown house.
The Phoenix agent is in town and is
gathering a large number OF new subscrl0-
ers for the best paper in Vermont.
Otis Pike has sold his place here to Otis
w. Kingsley. AS Mr.. Kingsley has occupied
this place for nearly two years he will not
have to move.
The North River Manufacturing COM
pany have sold their engine, which has
been moved out, and will soon put in
new and larger one.
Merchants f. A. Temple & Co. have
shipped over 5000 barrels of apples to mar
ket this season. Merchant e. II. Waste
shipped about $500 barrels. A large num-
Der of apples in the south part of the
town were shipped through other parties.
We think this is good showing for a
mountain town.
Parties who seem to have money pro-
pose to erect an academy in town with
three full courses of study, and the town
voted to aid to the extent of 500, after
the institution has put $4,000 into the
plant. We feel that in their selecting this
town, our healthful mountain air, our
beautiful water sheets, our grand scenery,
had much TO do in influencing their deci-
sion
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10
The Late Timothy 5. HoIton.

Timothy S. Holton, 76, whose tragic
death by burning in New York city was
reported in late copy of The Phoenix,
was, in his younger days, resident of
this town and is well remembered by the
older people now living here. He wds
then young man of great promise aud
ability, well educated, and of strictly
temperate habits. He was successful
teacher in the schools of this town, Putney
and other places; also a fine singer, much
in demand for funerals and other special
occasions. He belonged to the church
choir of this town, afterward to the Con
gregational church choir of Putney, and
still later sang in the famous Theodore
Parker church" of Boston, of whose
teachings he was an enthusiastic follower.
He bought the home place of his father in
Dummerston where he proved himself
good farmer, but failed through too
heavy investment in booded stock, which
was the first cause of his going to the city,
where he was for time successful in bust
ness, but later, like many another, found
his ruin, financially, in the destinations of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10
DUMMERSTON.
Death of Mrs. MlIlsosnt CFl.her) Pratt.

Death of Mrs. MIllIscent (Fisher) Pratt.
Mrs. Milliscent (Fisher) Pratt, widow of
the late Deacon r. p. Pratt, died on Sat
urday, March 4, aged 92 years, I months
and days. She was in good health until
the oath of February, when she complain
ed of chilliness and physician was called
the same day, and called again the next
day, when he decided that she had the
grip. In a day or two she appeared better
but her pulse was very feeble and heart
failure was feared. 1t was soon evident,
however, that she was losing strength and
she continued to fail gradually until the
end came on the ninth day of her illness.
She was the oldest person in town and has
been a resident here since January, 1869,
when she and her husband moved from
Newfane, where she was born Aug. 2,
1906, and had always lived until the time
of their removal. Her parents were Dan
iel and Milliscent (Durren) Fisher. They
had family of seven children, three sons
and four daughters, none of whom are
now living. Her grandmother, Mrs. Ethan
Durren, whose maiden name was Mills
cent Parmenter, died in Newfane, Dec. 3,
1S4S, aged 100 years.
Mrs. Pratt became a member of the
Congregational church when she was 16
years of age and has always lived con-
sistent Christian life. She was active in
every good work, very constant in attend
ance upon the meetings of the church and
was present at the communion service held
in January of the present winter. She
was not only the last of her fathers fam
lily, but she outlived all her own family.
Her daughter Hannah died at the age of
IS; her son Myron, captain of Company
G, LIST Massachusetts cavalry, was killed
at Smokers Gap, Va, Nov. 3, 1862; her
husband died March 80, 1897, and her son
Morton, who lost an arm at the first battle
of Bull Run, died Sept 30, 1897
The funeral WAS held on Wednesday of
this week and was attended by Rev. l.. c..
Kimball. The singing was by f. H. Mil
Ter. Relatives were present from Newfane
and BrattlebOro. Her only grandson, Ar
thur f., son of Capt. Myron Pratt, was
present from Cambridge, Mass, where he
is employed as head master of the pay
rolls in the large pork-packing factory of
John p. Squires & Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10
REGARDLESS OF AGE.

The kidneys are responsible for more sickness,
suffering, and deaths than any other organs of
the body.
majority of the ills affecting people today is
traceable 10 kidney trouble. 1t prevades all
classes of society, in all climates regardless Of
age. sex condition.
The symptoms OF kidney trouble are unmis
taxable, such as rheumatism, neuralgia, sleep
lessness pain dull ache in the back, desire to
urinate often day or night, profuse or seanty sup
ply,
Uric acid, or brick-dust deposit in urine are
signs of clogged kidneys, causing poisoned and
germ filled blood. Sometimes the heart acts
badly, and tube casts (wasting Of the kIdneys are
found in the urine, which if neglected will result
in Bright's Disease, the most dangerous form Of
kidney trouble.
All these symptoms and conditions are prompt
ly removed under the influence of DR., Kilmer's
Swamp Root. 1t has a world wide reputation
for its wonderful cures of the most distressing
cases.
No one need be long without it as 1t is so easy
to get at any drug store at so cents or 81. You
can have a sample bottle of this wonderful dis.
covery, Swamp Root, and a book telling all about
it, both sent absolutely free by mail. Send your
address to DR.. Kilmer & Co, sBinghamton N. Y,
and kindly mention that you read this liberal Of
fer in The Vermont Phoenix.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10
WILMINGTON.

About 10 inches of snow fell on Tues
day.
Frank Alvord and his entire family are
i'll with the grip
A special meeting of Social lodge was
held on Wednesday evening.
Henry Adams and F. s. Bellows are
serving on the jury at Newfane.
Mrs. Esther S. Forbes is very i'll, but
her many friends are hoping for her re-
covery.
Daniel Vose is about to move to Yer
non and Mason Day now occupies the
place where he formerly lived.
Merton Wheeler, who has been a very
efficient clerk tor o. o. Ware for long
time, has closed his engagement.
Rev. F. S. Walker has moved his eff
fects from Jacksonville to this place and
will remain here for several months.
Freeman Hager of Jacksonville has
contracted with the Grain & Lumber com
paRy to work out their stock of logs, both
hard wood and soft wood.
The weather on Tuesday was very I'M
pleasant, but good number of voters were
present at the town meeting. All of the
officers were elected by reclamation with
Tie tACtptlOH VI Iut IOdu commissioner
and school director. The full list is given
in another column. The town voted $50
to assist the Grand Army post in the
proper observance of Memorial day. 1t
was voted to raise 81. 20 on a dollar of the
grand list to defray expenses for the en-
suing year.
Frank Leroy Dodge, son of George F.
and Charlotte (White) Dodge, formerly of
this town, died at his home in Southboro,
Mass, Feb. Is, after long and distress
ing illness He was born at Salmon Falls,
n. H., March IS, 1855. In 1883 he was
united in marriage TO Miss Clara E, Walk
er, daughter of Lucius Walker, formerly
postmaster of this town. Their married
life was one of singular devotion and hap
! piness. He was a very fine musician and
filled positions in many musical circles.
He was prominent Odd Fellow and was
cared for by the order during his illness.
! His last words were: "My duty is done,
good bye my loved ones, I'm so happy
| His body was cremated at Forest Hill. He
was a man who possessed the esteem
and respect of all who knew him and his
death will cause the deepest sorrow tt
many.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10
GUILFORD.

Wales Adams has rented the Ford farm
in West Brattleboro and moves to that
place April /.
j. Henry Pratt has rented his farm to
two men from Hinsdale, n. H., for the
coming year.
At the recent meeting of Christ church
cemetery association the old board of Off
GERS were reelected.
Dick Rudd has gone to Wyoming to
work at blacksmithing for Mr.. Ford, who
also went from West Brattleboro.
Alfred Orcutt is i'll with congestion of
the lungs. Charles Estabrook is confined
to his room and bed most of the time with
illness.
Misses Ada Baker and Carrie Huntley
are recovering from an attack of German
measles, also Miss Bertha Franklin from
the mumps.
The dance at the Broad Brook House
last Friday evening was largely attended
by a very pleasant company of old and
young people, and success financially,
$18 being realized which will be spent in
improving the hall with paint, paper, etc
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10
JAMAICA,

Miss Celia Doane of Bakersfield, is visit
ing her brother, DR.. G. b. Doane.
Fred White, who has been at work in
Wardsboro, has returned to his home here
Mrs. j. G. Daggett, who was reported
very i'll last week, is somewhat better at
this writing.
Mrs. Carrie Morgan, who has been
caring for her sister, Mrs. j. G. Daggett,
has returned to her home in Woodstock.
Rev. S. H. Taylor, has been called
to Bilerica, Mass, to be gone over Sun
day, and consequently there will be no
service at the Baptist church.
Geo. W. Roberts, an eX.saloon keeper of
Montana, will speak at the Congregational
church next Sunday morning on Life of
the Prodigal Son" He will relate some
of his frontier experiences. At =. NJ.
he will deliver his famous lecture, "From
Bar Room to Pulpit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10
QUILFORD CENTRE.

Miss Fannie Holden is at her fathers for
a few days.
There are many cases of German mea-
sizes in town.
Pomona grange meets with Broad Brook
grange next Thursday, March IS
The ladies' circle, which was to be held at
Marcus Worden's next week, has been
postponed.
The Bernardston brass band will give a
concert and dance at Grange hall, Monday
evening, March ID.
The town meeting was largely attended
as it proved one of the most disagreeable
days to be out during the winter.
Bert Thayer of Minneapolis, Mimi, Wis
tied his brothers, F. L. and j. G. Thayer,
in Guilford, also his sister, Mrs. George
Thomas, in Brattleboro a few days last
week.
The next reading circle will meet with
Miss Ada Akley Wednesday evening,
March 10. The subject will be William
Cullen Bryant and all are requested to be
prepared to read.