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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-04-25

MINISTER WI is preparing me-
mortal to his government which will
recommend a rehabilitation of the gov
erumenta1 affairs of the Celestial em-
pire so far as there seems to be oppor-
tunity along modern, progressive and
Occidental lines. This will be graft
flying news to the Christian nations.
To be sure WI says nothing about the
religion of the Chinese, but he recon-
mends the Decentralization of Oriental
affairs that most appeals to the Chris
tan governments. For after all, as
Henry Ward Beecher said to the Eng
fish at the time of our civil war, while
it is lovely to Christianize and raise
the heather, it is not so much the spir-
itua1 pleasure to be gotten from the
act as it is the commercial and bust
ness advantage to be derived. Every
thing that tends to resuscitate the
Chinese empire and Undue it with the
ideas of modern civilization ard pro-
gress is for the material benefit of the
great producing countries of the
Chri stan world, and, sad to confess, it
is this fact that interests the govern
ments of Europe and America most to-
day, and not the final religious convic-
ton of the followers of Confucius.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-04-25

Johnnie Bull is trembling in his
boots. The vast wealth of the United
States is encroaching upon his domin-
ion. The manufactures of the United
his markets. The vanguard of Ameri-
can industry and enterprise is thrust
ing back the commercial cohorts of
Britannia from their ground of
vantage. From the Mozambique to
the China sea, from the Bay of Biscay
to the valley of the Vo1ga, the Wanted
commercial and maritime supremacy
of Great Britain is receiving a set
back. The prodigious advancement of
the United States under the benefcent
influence of the protective tariff has
ec]ipsed free trade England, while the
futile war with the Beers has so
Slapped the treasury of the United
Kingdom that he is eager to leave her
securities in the vaults of the
United States. Walt Street is turning
the tables on Lombard. The financial
fu1crum of the world seems ready to
shift it's base at almost any minute
from London to New York.
In the meanwhile the most pro1ong-
ed, the most expensive, the most sue
cesssfu1 and the most disastrous resist
ance to British arms in Africa has
caused the British ministry to recall
with a shudder the great Napoleon
and his prophesies. Not only has that
grand republic that Napoleon made
possible by his sale of Louisiana be-
come dangerous rival of commercial
England, but it seems only too posi-
BILE that the grave of which the first
Emperor spoke may be already max
ing on the banks of the Vaa1. Then
maritime supremacy threatened in all
her strongho1ds, what is the future of
the island empire? Canada and Aus
tra1ia, her greatest independent colo
MES, might prove her greatest menace
in the changed conditions. With such
a transformation as would be brought
about by the removal of commercial,
maritime and financial supremacy from
Lombard street and Liverpool, the re-
1ations of the great colonies to the
mother country might so change as to
make ultimate separation inevitable.
Old England has been all powerful,
but let the name lose its magic, let the
power pass from ner, and a great in
dependent commercial nation like
Canada cannot afford to submit to In
reference and regulation from a de-
c1iniug government calculated for the
patching up and .bolstering up of its
broken fortune. If the time ever
comes, which seems to be not very far
off, when England will have to bow
her proud head to a successful rival,
facts point to the probability that she
will only demonstrate the biblical
truth that t'to those who hath shall be
given, and from those who hath not
shall be taken even that which they
HATH
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-04-25
William Leonard, Who Was to Have
Married Miss Esther SharkeY,
Goes to State Prison.
FIANcEE SAYS He IS NOT GUILTY
Miss Sharkey a Well Known Chicago Wo-
man, is Overcome When Told the
Fate of Her Lover.

William Leonard self confessed hold
up man, who was sentenced to serve
four years in the state prison by Judge
Fish last Saturday afternoon, was
taken to the state prison this morning,
but ere he left Kenosha he gave out
sufficient to show that his arrest and
Imprisonment will be sad ending to
romance, which was to have ended
at the matrimonial altar within a few
days.
Leonard is the member of a we'll
known family in Chicago and the Sc
cret of his romance was discovered by
means of letters sent from the jail yes
terday. One of the letters was to Miss
Ethel Sharkey, of Chicago, who is
alleged to have BEEN Leonard's
6anCee and whom it is stated he was
to have married within q few days.
The letter was a touching missive and
in it Leonard told the young lady
that he was going off on a long voyage
for the benefit of his health and that it
would be several years before he re-
turned. In speaking of the matter he
said that his health was in very bad
condition and that he hoped ere he re-
turned to have completely recovered
his health.
The other letter was to Mrs. Gather
inc Pierce, 265 Indiana street, Chicago.
It's contents showed that even a con-
vict may be possessed of honor. The
letter expressed Leonard's regret
that he was unable to pay a small
amount which he owed to Mrs. Pierce
for room rent, and asked her not to
judge him harsh1y.
Miss Sharkey, when seen Sunday
night at her home in Chicago seemed
to be deeply affected as she was told of
Leonard's plight, but denied that
she was to have married the man. The
girl admitted, however, that they had
been engaged.
"We were engaged years ago, when
I was young and foolish" she said be-
tween sobs, "but of late have simply
been friend to him. He did not rob
too honest for that.
81 have not seen Will Leonard
I knew him by that name-since last
Monday, when he said 'good-bye,' and
after buying my little sister some can
dy he went away. 1t was such part
ing as [ would give to any friend.
"We are not engaged and did not in
tend to be, yet have known him so
long that l cannot believe that he
could rob. We became acquainted
niue years ago. Will came to see me
about every week, but I cannot see
why he should write me about a
wedding of which 1 knew nothing.
was young when Z first met him, for
am now only 20.''
Mrs. Pierce, with whom Leonard
boarded, declares that the man was
scrupu1ous1y honest and that he was of
religious disposition.
"He came to me without any bag
gage or any recommendations" said
Mrs. Pierce, "but he seemed so honest
and told such plausible story of hav-
ing lost his va1ise on the train that I
took him in. He always paid on time,
or specified when he would pay. He
never drank and always appeared
anxious to pray or read religious
works."
Leonard is about % years old. So
far as his friends know he had no re1a-
tives in Chicago, much less the wealthy
father he claims to have. The man is
an electro platter by trade.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-04-25
ST. GEORGES CHOIR CONCERT.
Friends of St. GEORGES Church are Treated
TO Musical Entertainment.

to Musical Entertainment.
ST. Georges Hall was we'll filled
Sunday evening when the annual con-
cert of the choir of St. Georges church
was given. The entertainment was
one of the best ever given in the hall,
aud the members of the choir added
new 1aure1s to their enviab1e reputa-
ton as voca1ists.
The program rendered during the
evening follows:
1 Overture-The Flying Horse.
......T. H. Robinson
Orchestra.
2 Nightingale and Rose, Waltz Song.
Chorus and Orchestra.
3 Ethiopian Characteristic. C. W. Bernard
Orchestra.
Tenor solo. The Holy City Stephen Adams
Mr.. Adam Zeyen.
COmic-"Der Michel .Kuntze
Maennerchor.
Med!ey-Harvest Days. H. Won Tilzer
Orchestra.
With Sheathed swords Damascus
Triumphal March, ................N aaman
Chorus and Orchestra.
PART II.
Silver Bell ............. r. Schlepegren
Orchestra.
9 Jingle Bells-Sleighing Quartette White
Mixed Quartette and Orchestra.
10 Yum Thor hinaus-March Song...... Lux
Maennerchor.
IL The Skylark, Polka de Concert,
Piccolo Solo. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. j. 5. Cox
Mr.. Chas. Kellman.
~ "Heimweh" Song. .-... u. Helm
Maennerchor.
49, Selections, Ivanhoe. .......... Ed. Hazel
IL. Pleasant wedding in Karinthia -. Koshat
Chorus and Orchestra.
15 Coon Hollow Capers .........,.F r. GILES
Orchestra.
Attorney John c. Slater was Ra-
cine visitor today.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-04-25

OWING to an accident in which his
son took an innocent part Senator
Mason, of Illinois, recently incased
his pretty countenance in cement
rather than face cream, as he sup
posed. For the present he will be
known as "The Great Stone Face"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-04-25

THE'reports have it that Judge Fish,
who is to try certain divorce case in
the near future, will leave for Attica,
Indiana, at once, where he will take a
course of baths. A good idea. A Sim
liar course would not be a bad thing
after the case also.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-04-25

AeUINALDo is quoted by cores
ponpent as saying that he never par
ticipated in a single engagement,
though he once, commanded 10000
rifiemen. There are two more in
stances in the life of the leader Of the
Fi1ipinos in which his boosted likeness
to George Washington fails to hold.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-04-25

SURGERY is certainly taking remark
able strides. A day or two ago sur
geon in ST. Louis performed the un-
precedented feat of sewing up wound
in a mans heart. If the man had
lived the operation would have been a
great success.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-04-25

THE great and,only Heron is report
ed as saying that Christianity destroys
the spirit of industrial freedom. We do
not apprehend that the Professor need
have great deal to fear along that
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-04-25

The funeral of Miss Annie Nielsen
was held from the family residence in
Somers this afternoon. It was largely
attended.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-04-25

Have you seen the Yellow Fellow? If
The Florida star., 1901-09-13

The present Conservative govern
inent. against which the Liberal party
is In revolt. has. all things considered,
done about as well as could be expect
ed. beilg handicapped by the financial
and other burdens of It's predecessors
as well as inheriting the old feud with
the Liberals.
IL the country could have period OF
political quietude. II would make rapid
strides up the ladder OF national deyel-
opment. The native resources are here
for a prosperous nation. Coffee Is the
great staple OF Colombia. the area now
under cultivation being estimated at
fully 1900 acres, but IL is prob
ably considerably more than that
amount. II ought to be several times
greater and would be IL planters felt
more confidence In the stability OF the
government. Sugar cane is grown and
the juice manufactured into sugar and
rum for home use. Cocoa is produced
to meet the local demand and also for
export. Tobacco is cultivated for use
In the republic. but the amount shipped
abroad is Insignificant.
or other vegetable products the most
important is india rubber. The collec-
tion OF the gum is chiefly made from
the trees growing in the forests border
ing on the Orinoco and its branches
and the tributaries OF the river ANA
zon. The high prices lately ruling for
india rubber In the markets OF the
United States and Europe have caused
increased attention 10 be devoted TO
this industry In Colombia. and there is
room for still further development in
this direction. Ivory nuts form an arti-
Gle Of export Of some value. as also do
dyewoods, copaiba and balsam OF tolu.
Pastoral Industry is widely distribut-
ed in Colombia. cattle and sheep being
raised in the valleys wherever cultiva-
tion OF the land is carried on and also
The Florida star., 1901-09-13
N A LAND Of TURAOILS.
Columbus Progress Retarded by Fre-
auent Political Revolutions.

Columbia's Progress Retarded by Fre-
quent Political Revolutions.
special Correspondence of The Florida Star.
BoGOTA, Colombia. Aug. 2S.-But for
the almost continuous political revOlu-
tiOns, frequently bloodless, hut some
times attended by sanguinary conflicts.
the United States of Colombia would
become a prosperous country. taking
its proper place among the nations of
the earth. The revolutions are its bane
a.d keep the country in n perpetual
turmoil. preventing the development Of
territory rich in mineral and vegetable
resources and generally salubriOus and
healthful in climate. Colombia is now
in the throes OF a revolution, with the
prospects OF a foreign war In which
both Venezuela and Ecuador may be
in the field against her. The latest
phases Of the complex situation have
doubtless been impaired To the news
paper readers in the United States in
advance OF this correspondence. but
something about the country and its
people may be Of interest.
The greatest bar TO COlombia's prog
ress. which is due TO the political tur-
mOil and unrest, is the unstable cOndi-
ton Of the country's finances. At pres
ent forty Colombian paper dollars are
equivalent 10 one gold dollar. The gov
ernment is printing paper money indis-
criminately. has lately established
heavy export duties payable in gold
and has sold mOnopOlies AID privileges
, Of all kinds, all greatly injuring COM
merce.
The Florida star., 1901-09-13

tions OF the printing press. While ali
the world IS said to love II lover. IL il
equally fact that every lover appears
more or less fool to all but the eyes
of the beloved. Consequently many OF
the tender documents place the great
one in the attractive light OF Il SCnti-
mental schOOlbOy. As cOntempOrary
letters have now either been exhausted
or are So We'll guarded that il is impOs-
sible for the printers TO get at them the
brilliant idea OF republishing antique
love letters has bloSsomed forth. Now
the love letters OF Heloise and Abelard
are 10 be brought out in d smart vol
ume.
The correspondence OF Abelard and
Heloise is OF course classic, but il is
doubtful II very many people other
than students OF history will be inter
ested in them.
There is probably not a young wo-
man In America who has not at some
time enjoyed the novels OF Marion
Harland. Her bright. wholesome sto-
ries are TO be found on the shelves Of
every circulating library In the coun-
try. Marion Harlands popularity with
young women can be compared only
% that or the late Louisa NJ. Alcott
The Florida star., 1901-09-13

and the hanging piece is simply a
square OF the liberty pressed into hon
eycomb pattern all around. This Is
then taken at the exact center and fas-
tened 10 the neck piece. Around the
outside of the square is row OF white
chiffon plated In the same way. So
much OF this plating In all It's varieties
is seen and viii be seen this season
that Il would be good plan for every
woman to buy one OF the little plating
machines for her own use. for 1t costs
like anything to have 1t done.
In the Illustration will be seen a boa
OF black net studded with silver span
giles and edged with a buttonhoIing OF
white chenille. The ruffies are made to
go around and around the foundation.
and so II is called bell shape. The part
around the neck is only ruffied very
full. but 1t is very rich and handsome
style. Any color OF the chenille could
be- used. and in that way 1t could be
made to suit all. The spangled net can
be purchased all ready, and all one has
TO do is to buttonhole the edges. To
make q boa like this would require six
yards OF brussels net. This is double
width. The chenille around the neck
would be better II wired. The rest
should be flexible.
Stocks and high collars have by no
means been relegated 10 that place
where all old fashions go. for never
saw such pretty things in this line as
there are now. Many have the stock
part stiff and beautifully ornamented
with fancy braids and tiny gilt and sill
yer buttons. Some have galloons and
braids with tiny cretonne flowers in
them, and the ends go around the neck
and tie In front. These are mostly with
tulip points. Many are shirred, some
tucked. others plated. some are hem
stitched. and still others are embroider-
ed. and again We find them with appli.
cations OF lace and galloon. Narrow
Persian braid edge some OF them all
around. and more are featherstitched
In some contrasting color Many tie In
front. and others tie In the back in a
fluffy bow. as they did several years
ago. There are very many velvet stocks
in the manufacturers hands yet. but
they will soon be shown in the retail
houses. for the opening season is
upon us. OLIVE HARPER.
The Florida star., 1901-09-13
A WORTHY SUCCESSOR.
"somsfhinE New Under
The sua."

All doctors have tried 20 cure catarrh by
the Iise Of powders, acid gases, inhalers
and drugs in paste form. Their powders
dry up the mucous membranes causing
them 10 crack open and bleed. The pow
erfnl acids used in the inhalers have en-
tirely eaten away the same membranes
that their makers have aimed 20 cure.
while pastes and ointments cannot reach
the disease. An old aud experienced
practitioner who has for many years mado
close study and specially of the treat
ment of catarrh, has at last perfected a
treatment which, when faithfully used,
not only relieves at once, but perma-
nently cures catarrh by removing the
cause, stopping the discharges, and cur
ing all inflammation. It is the only REM
edy known TO science that actually
reaches the afflicted parts. This wonder
fnl remedy is known as "Snuffies, the
guaranteed catarrh cure" and is sold at
the extremely low price of one dollar,
each package containing internal and ex-
ternal medicine sufficient for a full
months treatment, and everything nee
essary to its perfect use.
''Snufiies" is the only perfect catarrh
cure ever made, and is now recognized as
the only safe and positive cure for that
hilllOlliE anu cSubbiiiE uiScucC- AtNulC1
all inflammation quickly and perma-
nently, and is also wonderfully quick 20
relieve hay fever or cold in the head.
Catarrh when neglected often leads to
-consnmption-''S 'Suuffles' will save You if
YOU use il at once IL is no ordinary
remedy, bnt complete treatment which
is positively guaranteed to cure catarrh In
any form or stage if used according 10 di-
REGIONS which accompany each package.
Don't delay, but send for il at once, and
write full particulars as 10 your cOndi-
tiOn, and yOn will receive special advice
from the discoverer of this wonderful
remedy regarding yOnr case without cost
70 you beyond the regular price OF
''Snuffies" the guaranteed catarTh cure"
Sent prepaid to any address in the
United States or Canada on receipt Of one
dollar. Address Dept. C626, EDWIN b.
GILES & COMPANY, $3.50 and 1882 Market
street. Philadelphia.
The Florida star., 1901-09-13

inches wide and have this gathered as
closely as 1t can be possibly brOu"ht
and the edge finished off with chenille
or with a band OF ribbon. velvet or in
some pretty cClOr.
Another way is TO have the ruttie
edged with n narrow shirring OF tulle
or chiffon. At the front the ends are
fastened, and these ends are OF all
shapes and varieties. Some have only
many looped bows with long ends Of
black velvet ribbon. while others have
long ends of the material made In a
tulip point and this edged with gather
ed ruffies OF the material. Black silk
null made this way has the RULES all
around the yard and a quarter ends.
and along the edges are two rows or
pink picOt baby sized ribbon. The part
that goes around the neck is made very
full and is I'm the same styleOf trimming
The ends OF this boa reach almost TO
the bottom OF the skirt. Another dis
tinct style has full ruttle Ut the neck
OF black liberty edged with 4 ruchinE
Of pale blue chiffon on the unDer edge
The Florida star., 1901-09-13

SCENE IN SAN FRANCISCO SQUARE. BOGOrA
at the lower elevations, where large
regions OF grass country are situated.
II is. however. OH the IlanoS. the great
plains adjoining the OrinOcO and its
tributaries. that the cattle raising in
dustry has its chief center. In these
regions the number OF horned cattle Is
estimated TO be about 3.5OO.OOO. al
though 10 accurate information on the
subject is available.
The mineral resources OF Colombia
are quite abundant, but mining indus
try has shown little activity in recent
years. being principally confined 10 the
extraction Of gold and the search for
emeralds. Silver mining has occupied
public attention from time 10 time, but
has not been an important factor III
the situation during the last quarter
OF a century. Some idea or the natural
mineral wealth OF the republic may be
formed from the values OF the pre-.
cious metals obtained during the 300
years OF Spanish occupation. which
were alleged to be worth a sum ex-
ceeding $3OO.000.00O. From the de.
partment of AntiOquia gold TO the val.
ue Of 100000 is exported annually at
the present, and the total annual
output OF all minerals has during the
last few years averaged about $4,000.
600. Coal is found In different dis.
tricts. and iron ore OF rich quality is
fairly abundant. Other minerals known
10 exist, but not exploited in conse-
qUence OF difficulties of transport. are
copper. platinum, tin. cinnabar. petrO
leum and sulphur. HAYS DUBOIS.
The Florida star., 1901-09-13
BOAS ARE THE FASHION.
Made In All Sorts of Styles and of Varied
MarteriaI.

Special Correspondence of The Florida Star.
NEW YORK. Sept. 10.-Never In the his
tory OF fashion have bOas been so
many and OF so many kinds OF ma
terials, and they will give character to
everything In the way Of outdoor wear
There are short ones for automobiles,
for IL is manifest that long ends would
be seriously in the way flying out as
the machine flew along a mile min
ute. So they are very fluffy and dainty
around the neck. and the ends are
scarcely long enough to catch the
wind. For walking there are so many
different ones that one scarcely knows
where to begin. But ostrich feather
boas are and always will be the best
choice. These are thick and rich and
long and are In white. black. gray and
Drown, besides a few In tints.
Then come the eoque plume boas.
and these are In all colors, though
those in natural black are considered
the finest. After them come the emu
feather boas. and they are very odd
quite odd enough to be considered as
very desirable. They are IN the nat
ural color. which is dusty brown. 1t
is a becoming color.
After these the made bOas are offer
ed. They are made OF everything soft
and fine. such as tulle. malines. chiffon.
silk muslin and grapes and also liberty
silks. Nets I'm black and white are also
seen. Some OF the black nets are span
gled with silver or black or gold. and
the edges are finished with a chenille
fringe. The use OF chenille on all sorts
OF things is beyond belief. White. gray.
gold color and black and brown are
the kinds most often employed. \ IA
Ivorite design is TO have a ruftle six
The Florida star., 1901-09-13
LITERARY GOSSIP Of THE WEEK.
Another Batch of Love Letters "A
Versatile Young Writer.
Especial Correspondence.l

NEW YORK. Sept l0.-After the public
has had a surfeit of love letters, gcnu
Inc or counterfeit. an edition of the
Love Letters of HeloiSe and Abelard"
Is 10 he Issued. The abundance of liter
ature OF this class is accounted for by
the phenomenal sale OF the Love Let
tiers OF an English Woman" Since the
people who issued it made a fortune
from its sale publishers appetites fOl
love letters have been so keen that no
great name is safe from the revela-
The Florida star., 1901-09-13

Josh Westhafer, of LOOgootee, Ind, il
a poor man, but he says he would not be-
without Chamberlain's Pain Balm If il
cost five dollars a bottle, for il saved him
from being cripple No external APP
plication is equal to this liniment for stiff
and swollen joints, contracted muscles,
stiff neck, sprains and rheumatic and
muscular pains. II has also cnred num-
erous cases of partial paralysis. 1t is for
sale by Wilson & Son.