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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-26
OFFICIAL PAPER-KENCsHA COUNTY

A CANVASS of Kenosha city and
county goes to show that the senti-
ment here is strongly opposed to the
nomination of Robert M. La Toilette.
It is vet to be learned that he has
friend "a the county. He is regarded
as a boss of the most undesirable
stamp, his gang as ring OF boilers
and spoi1smen and his possible nom1n-
alton as most grave menace to the
integrity and even the existence of the
powerful and respected Republican
party that has thus far figured IN the
history of our state. II is significant
that this opposition to La F@1ette
finds its most radical opponents in the
very best element, among men who
are not politicians in the sense of Of
fee seekers and searchers after some
sort of political recognition or emolu-
ment, but whose patriotism and exalted
sense of citizenship leads them to keen
Interest in the welfare of the state and
strenuous activity in it's political af-
fairs. To these men a campaign
means something more. than an I'M
seem1y struggle for political prestige,
or victory at any cost. It is or should
be an effort to promote or maintain
the well being and dignity of the state
and nation and their political institu-
lions. They are devoted to the Re-
publican party, unfa1tering in their
fidelity to it and una1terab1e in their
conviction that the great principles
and policies that the Republican party
stands for throughout the country are
those best calculated to prosper the
nation. They justly feel that what
ever threatens the Republican party
strikes at the good of the'state, and we'll
they know that whenever the Republi-
can party has been unsuccessful in its
administration, wits bid for public
confidence it has been guilty of an
abandonment or a divergence from
true Repub1icanism. Before now the
Republican party has been defeated at
the polls because it has buck1ed to
means and methods unworthy of it.
1t is just the danger that the old, re-
spected leaders of the party in this
city and county are now eager to
avoid. To them the nomination of
Robert M. La Toilette smeans the
degradation and overthrow of the
Republican party. It may not come
this year, but as sure as the party
compromises with La Fol1etteism an
undermining process will set in that
must inevitably defeat the Repub1i-
can party, disgracefu1ly, because
deserved1y.
There is every prospect that Keno
sha county will send delegation to
the state convention with no other
instructions than to fight La Toilette.
The feeling of regret at the with
drawa1 of Whitehead would quickly
crysta1ize into support of any other
candidate, whose Repub1icanism has
been tried and not found wanting.
1t goes without saying that the pre-
sentation of Senator Spooner's name
would assure the support of the Keno
sha county delegation.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-26
First publication, July IL, 1900.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

HENOSHA COUNTY COURT.-In Probate.
In the matter of the Will of John Mooney,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the claims and
demands of all persons against John Mooney,
said county Of Kenosha, will be received,
examined and adjusted by the County Court
of Kenosha county at the regular terms Of said
court to be holden at the County Court Room,
in the City of Kenosha in and for said County,
on the first Tuesday OF September, A D. 1900,
and on the first Tuesday of February, A. D. 1901,
at 10 O. o'clock A. M. of those days; also that the
time until and including the first Tuesday Of
February, A. D. 1901, is the time allowed and
limited for creditors of said John Mooney,
deceased, to present their claims for examtna-
ton and allowance.
Dated at Kenosha. TIE third day of July,
A. D. 1900 By the Court,
RUSSELL H. SLOSSON,
10 County Judge.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-26

THE reports from western states
that Bryan carried four year ago on
the calamity" issue, state that crops
are good and prosperity general. Such
conditions are not favorable to a
Bryan victory. The Bryan boom was
bui1ded on dissatisfaction, and with
out it the boom must collapse. There
is every prospect that the feeling of
satisfaction general throughout the
West will redown to Bryan's defeat
this year.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-26
First publication, July 19, 1900.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS,

TENOSHA COUNTY COURT In Probate.
IA In the matter of the Last Will and
Testament of John Thomas, deceased.
demands of all persons against John
Thomas, deceased, late of the city ofKenosha,
in said county OF Kenosha, will be received, ex-
anined and adjusted by the County Court of
Kenosha County at the regular terms of said
Court to be holden at the County Court Room,
in the City of Kenosha in and for said County,
on the first Tuesday of Septen1 Der, A. D. 1900,
and on the first Tuesday of February, A. D.
1901. at 10 O'Clock A, M. of those days; also that
the time until and including the first Tuesday
OF FEBRUARY, A: u lSOl' Is tne 5l4e allowed ana
deceased, to present their claims for examina-
ton and allowance.
Dated at KenoSha, the 11th day of July,
A. d. 1900 By the Court.
RUSSELL H. SLOSSON.
ID County Judge.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-26
First publication, July 5, 1900.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

KENOSHA COUNTY COURT.-In Probate.
Hugunin, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the claims and de-
mands of all persons against Martha w,
Hugunin. deceased, late of the city Of Kenosha,
in said County of Kenosha, will be received, eX-
amined and adjusted by the County Court of Ke-
nosha county at the regular terms of said court
to be holden at he County Court Room, in the
city of Kenosha, in and for said county, on the
first Tuesday of September, A D. 1900, and on
the first Tuesday of February A. D. 1901, at 10
O'Clock A. M. of those days, also that the time
until and including the first Tuesday
of February, A D. 1901, is the time
allowed and limited for creditors of said
Martha W. Hugunin deceased, to present
their claims for examination and allowance.
Dated at Kenosha, the third day of July,
A. D. 1900 BY the Court.
RUSSELL H. SLOSSON
County Judge.
Baker & Baker,
II Attorneys for Estate.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-26

THE sum and substance of editorial
comment favorable to La Toilette
throughout the state is that harmony
is desirable and that La Toilette will
be supported if nominated. Of course,
sometimes it takes several sticks to
say it in, but still that is the long and
short of it. Such isn't the stuff that
enthusiastic Republican editorials are
usually made of.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-26
An EPIDEMIC of piarrnoea.

Mr.. A. Sanders, writing from Cocoa
nut Grove, Fla, says there has been
quite an epidemic of diarrhoea there.
He had a severe attack and was cured
by four doses Of Chamber1ain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He
says he also recommended it to others
and they say it IS the best medicine
they ever used. For sale by Stark
weather & Co., Druggists. dwj31
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-26
IN HONOR OF MRS. FIELD.
The Misses Bond Entertain Party of
Friends at Their Home on Prairie Ave.

Friends at Their Home on Prairie Ave.
One of the pleasant events of the
summer social season was the1uncheon
on Wednesday afternoon by the Misses
Bond at their beautiful home on Prairie
avenue in honor Of Mrs. William
Alexander Field. The house was
pretti1y decorated for the occasion with
profusion of cut flowers and potted
plants while the tables were resp1en-
dent in decorations of cut flowers and
ferns. Luncheon was served at I
O'Clock, covers being laid for twelve.
Afterward the afternoon was spent in
conversation. Those present were:
Mesdames Peter Fisher, Nathan Allen,
H. S. Van Ingen, George A. Yu1e,
Draper, w. A. Field and Misses Ida
Robinson, Hattie Balm, Lou Robinson
and Resale Lyman.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-26
Excursion TO cnautauqua Lake, N. Y

Via Nickel Plate road, July 9th, atS14
for the round trip, with return limit of
August 18th, 1900. Tickets will be
good on any Of our three daily trains.
Lowest rates to Ft. Wayne, Cleveland,
Erie, Buffalo and other eastern points.
For full particulars address John Y.
Callahan, General Agent, III Adams
ST., Chicago, Telephone Central
POSI-. vii
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-26
SUMMONS.

OTATE OF WISCONSIN-Ctrcu Court
y Kenosha County.
Louisa Ltndemann, Plaintiff, VS.. Charles Lin
demann, Defendant.
The State of Wisconsin, to the said Defendant
You are hereby summoned to appear Within
twenty days after service Of this summons,
exclusive of the day of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the Court aforesaid;
and in case of your failure so to do, Judgment
will be rendered against you according 10 the
demand of the complaint.
Albert E. Buckmaster,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. o. Address, Kenosha, Kenosha County
Wisconsin. IL
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-26

MISS HELEN GOULD has visited Fort
Sheridan and added to her stock of
knowledge relative to the canteen. 1t
is the implicit belief of the bulk of
army officers that the more learned on
the subject of the canteen by the mem
bers of the anti-canteen party, the
safer the canteen system becomes.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-26
Very Low Excursion Rates to Denver,
Colorado Springs and Pueblo.

Via Chicago, Union Pacific and North
Western Line on June 10, 20, July 8, g,
II and August 1, and q, good return
ing until October 81, also very low rates
on same dates to G1enwood Springs,
Salt Lake City, Ogden, Deadwood and
Hot Springs. Quickest time. Best
service. Apply to agents Chicago &
Northwestern R'y. VIII
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-26

1t is reported that a fire occurred in
the western part of the county on Sun
day evening, but no details of the af-
fair can be secured.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-26

IT has been decided to send w. w.
Rockhi11 to China to take the place of
Minister Conger. The position is not
an enviab1e one.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-26

IF a campaign oratory trust to limit
production could be formed, is it
likely that w. ]. Bryan could be
induced to become a member?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
NOTE Is FINALLY SIGNED.
Last Obstacle to the P-king Agreements
Is Removed.


Peking, Dec. 24.-The last obstacle hav-
ing been removed. the joint note was
signed Saturday by all the foreign minis
tiers, including the envoy from the Meth
erlands, who arrived only recently. The
note win be delivered TO Ii Hung Chang
and Prince Ching, the Chinese plenipot-
entiaries as soon as the former shall have
sufficiently recovered from his indisposi-
ton. The Chinese close to Ii Hung
Chang stfll prefer to believe, despite the
signing of the note, which they did not
believe would take place, that the princi-
pal negotiations must be carried on in
Europe or America. They resent the Brit
ish modification of the note, for, as they
ray, some power OF powers might not be
satisfied until the indemnity had been
paid in full. which would mean the oc-
eupation OF Picking for an indefinite time,
as il cannot be expected that Chinese
aan raise what would be required-possi-
bly, 100000, 600 taels-at once. As a
matter of fact, it will take several years.
The cavalry and infantry detaehments
which have been investigating the re-
ported troubles near HUI Shin WI, have
returned and report that there is nothing
to cause alarm. All the trouble, they say,
Is on the other side of the river, which
the allies are not protecting. 1t was dis
covered that party of Catholic Chris
tians had started on an expedition, but
Its whereabouts is not known.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
BOERS RAID CAPE COLONY
Two Separate Commanders Invade
British Territory.

London, Dec. 1o.-"The Beers have
raided Cape Colony at two separate
points, 100 miles distant" says the
Cape Town correspondent of the
Daily Mail. Zone commando advanced
upon fhilipstown. between Colesburg
and Kimberley. The other, supposed
to be Herzog's commando, crossed
the Orange river between Odendaai
Stroom and Bethulie, northwest of
Burghersdorp, its objective point ap-
parently being Cradocks
General Macdonald is engaging
the invaders, who have no guns,
twenty miles west of Burghersdorp.
The latest news is that they are
being slowly forced back to- the
Orange river, where a warm recep-
ton is being prepared for them"
The contemplated Thanksgiving
service in st. Paurs cathedral in con-
nection with the return of Lord Rob
erts from South Africa has been
abandoned, owing, as the govern
ment announces, "to its being desir-
able to defer n general thanksgiving
until the close of the operations in
South Africa"
Lord Salisbury's gloomy reference
to South Africa at the conference Of
the national union of conservative
associations causes much heartburn
ing. The conservative press, reluct.
ant to admit that the situation is
worse, complains of the premier's
needless pessimisrs.
The Daily News asks whether Lord
Salisbury's utterances foreshadow
the news of another reverse, and il
suggests that the government has re-
ceiyed dispatches from Lord Kitche-
Der asking more troops on the
ground that the war, instead of being
finished, is entering upon a new and
difficult phase.
All the papers are urging the gov
eminent to do everything possible to
support Lord Kitchener. There are
rumors current that the government
is not able to respond to the appeals
from South Africa TO send out more
regulars.
The Times editorially denouncing
the misguided leniency toward the
Beers" says:
"Such a concentration of Beers as
brought disaster on General Glenn
ents' force would not have been pos
sible had we carried on the war as
ii would have been carried on the
war as it would have been carried
on by any other civilized nation"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27

The newest fashion in New York
sky-scraper construction is to begin at
the top and build downward. It seems
impossible, yet that is what con-
tractor is doing with a bank building
at Wall and William streets. At pres
emit the upper five floors, with granite
walls, are practically finished. The
lower ten are as yet mere skeleton of
girders and trusses. The larger blocks
of granite for these lower floors
were not ready on time. so the builder
decided to go ahead on the ones above.
1t is perfectly safe. yet the appear
nnce of the structure is SO unusual
that 1t is a curiosity. even for Wall
street.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
ENGLAND is ALARMED.
The Turn In South African Affairs
Causes CONSERVATION.

London, Dec. e3.-Proof that the
British government is decidedly
alarmed over the turn of affairs in
South Africa is amply and officially
given in this seven-fold manner:
Ordering of reinforcements to
Kitchener post haste.
Quadrupling of pay for the Imper-
ial Yeomanry to induce them to stay
in the field.
Increasing of the colonial police
from a comparative corporaPs guard
to force of 10000.
Requests that Australia and New
Zealand send more troops to the
scene of war.
Proclamation of martial law in the
invaded and disaffected districts of
northern Cape Colony.
Ordering of General Baden-Powell
and General Brabant to the front
from Cape Town.
Explanation" from Kitchener
which, while denying stories of mutt
my among troops in the field, admits
that many in the South African corps
have rebelled against longer service.
To these are added the semi-official
assertion that revolt more or less
open exists all along Cape Colony's
northern border and the announce
ment that the rainy season is on in
full force, greatly impeding the move
ments of the British troops.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
Stories about misers are sometimes

Stories about misers are sometimes
exaggerated. but 1t has been verified
that beggarwoman, named Marie
Leret, who has died at Versailles, left
behind her In gold and bonds about
$4,000. The money was found in an
old cupboard In the howell wherein the
deceased had lived for over half a CEN
fury. Marie Leret was eighty-three
years old. and was one of the most
successful ppendicants of the day. She
begged persistently at church doors,
IN the streets, at the railway stations.
and received, moreover, substantial
gifts from eharitably-disposed per-
Sons. who had no idea that they were
assisting a miser. or the sum found,
nearly $4,000 in gold fell out OF
long stocking, the remainder being in
various securities, of which the divi-
dend warrants had not been utilized
for eighteen years.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
COLONY Is IN A TURMOIL.
beers Are Now Overcoming British
South Africa.

Beers Are Now Overcoming British
south Africa.
London, Dec. 21--Since Lord Kitch-
ener's dispatch fully confirming the
invasion of Cape Colony and express
ing a hope not to capture, but only
TO "drive them north again." not q
word has been issued officially as
to the situation in South Africa.
Considerable activity is now mani
tested at Aldershot. A large draft
of mounted troops will be ready &c
start for South Africa January 6,
while others have been notified to
hold themselves in readiness for the
same destination.
According to the Cape Town cor
respondent of the Daily Mail, the
treason court, sitting in Colesburg,
was obliged hurriedly to remove to
Cape Town with the records and
documents, owing to the vicinity of
the invading Beers.
1.-The Colesburg district" says the
correspondent, lis seething with
anti-British excitement. A recrud-
essence of rebellion is perceptible
In the districts Immediately south
of the Orange river. Tuesday morn.
ing, fight was proceeding at Phil
pstown, presumably with a com
mando which crossed at Sand Drift
Cape Town, Dec. 21.-The invasion
of Cape Colony is spreading. 1t Is
reported that the Beers have oecu.
MED CnleSburO south ~ phillipnn-
lis and near the Orange River Col
ony frontier. The people here are
much disturbed. A mixed force of
1000 men was dispatched north yes
terday evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
CONFESSES TO HIS CRIME
JOHN Freeman. of Webster City.
Burned His Wife to Death.

Estherville, Dec. 20.-John A. Free.
man, before the coroner's jury yes.
terday. confessed to having pounded
his wife into Inconsistencies, sat
urated the bed upon which she lay
with gasoline and setting fire to it
When Mrs. Freeman's body was
found 1t was burned to a crisp.
Tuesday morning, about 6:3O a. m.
Freeman, who lived with his wife IN
the northeast portion of the city
came hurriedly TO his neighbor, A
Severson, and told him to come to
his house, only few rods away,
that his house was on fire. On be
ing asked by Severson where his
wife was, Freeman said he did not
know; but supposed she was in thu
house. The two then made repeated
efforts to rescue her, but could ef-
feet no entrance to the bedroom on
the first floor, where she was sup
posed to be.
After the house was nearly burned
to the ground the flames were put
out and il was then discovered that
Mrs. Freeman was burned to crisp
as she lay in an apparent natural
position in bed. Freeman was plac-
ed under surveillance and at the cor.
oner's inquest he was on the stand
for full four hours. He maintained
his nerve and told an apparently con.
sistent and straight story, though
he was pressed hard by the rigid
examination given him by Acting
County Attorney n. j. Lee.
The inquest was adjourned until
yesterday morning when after hear
ing the testimony of neighbors Oh
the Freemaas, the husband was
again brought from his cell to an
swer further questions concerning
the death of his wife and the burn
ing of his house. He then announc'
ed to the coroner's jury that he had
decided to tell the truth.
A most startling confession follow
ed, to the effect that he had knocked
his wife unconscious with n shoe and
pushed her head against the dresser
Then placing her on the bed he sat
urated a handkerchief with chloro
form and placed it over her nose
and mouth, covered her with o blan
ket, sprinkled the bed and surround
ings with gasoline, set fire to the
bedclothes and went to the barn.
When the fire had made sufficient
Roadway to prevent any rescue anC
anything that would lead to any de
lection of the crime he called his
neigh5ors as already related.
He stated also he and his wife hat
engaged in disputes recently oveI
many matters and that she enter
foinn1 raaant1xy Hxra1 ha1taf ha1
he intended leaving her, which h,
said, in fact, he did intend. He hat
planned to go in the country for Q
day or 60, he said, on the morning
of the crime and she demonstrated
with him, and becoming angered al
her, committed tho acts stated.
The couple had been married but
six months and both were near the
age of fifty. Freeman Is unusually
intelligent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-12-27
OFFICERS HAVE A GLUE.


10 Found.
Omaha, Neb., Dec. 22.-Two World.
Herald reporters yesterday located
the house in which Eddie Cudahy was
held prisoner at 1904 Grover street, q
point about four miles southwest Of
the city. Absolute evidence as to the.
identity OF the house was obtained
and further corroborated by Eddie
Cudahy. The house Is a two-story
concern, and has the rickety stairway
and other features described by the
kidnapped boy. Eddie Cudahy, when
taken to the place, pointed out the
exact spot in the north room where
he lay from the time he was taken to
the house Tuesday evening until re-
moved Wednesday night. He said he
had rcclined on the floor from the
time he entered the house until re-
moved.
Miss Maud Munshaw, who lives
with her parents on Grover street,
first saw one of the occupants of the
house about ten days ago, when he
came to her and asked IL she knew
whether or not the house that was
vacant above the hillside was rented.
She told him she did not know.
The next day he returned and told
her, when he met her in the yard,
that he had rented the house from
Schneiderwind, the owner. He SD
that another man had rented it and
paid 81 down, but had not taken it.
This man Miss Munshaw describes
as being man about as years of age,
black hair and mustache, through
which were sprinkled considerable
gray hairs.
Tuesday evening, just after dark, a
light spring wagon drove up to the
house, and two or three men got out.
The next incident about the place
was Wednesday morning, when a
pony was hitched out in front of the
house, but the spring wagon and the
horse which had been attached to 1t
were gone.
Beyond locating the house in which
the men were prior to the kidnap-
ping, the police have made no prog
ress looking to capture of any of
the outlaws. An official of the
Omaha Nationel bank confirms Mr..
Cudahy's statement that he withdrew
from that institution the $4,000 in
gold, with which the latter states he
paid the ransom to secure the return
of his son.