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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15
The Tribute to Rochambeau.


While it is in ncwise likely that this
nation will ever forget or fail to be
grateful to Lafayette, Rochambeau and
the French people for their aid in our
struggle for independence, 1t is pleas
ing that we are to give renewed ex-
preston to this sentiment in the I'M
yelling Of a monument to Count de
ROchambeau, the famous French field
marshal who contributed so much to
the American cause in the Revolution
airy days.
There are some historical facts in
connection with Rochambeau's service
to this country which are not generally
understood. 1t is customary in Amer
lea to look upon Lafayette as the repre-
sentative Of Frances assistance to the
United States during the critical days
of the Revolution. But in France and
among Frenchmen, while there is the
fullest admiration for the gallantry of
Lafayette, it is a recognized fact that
ROchambeau was the representative of
French military authority in America
at that time. He was a field marshal
in the French service and as such was
officially trusted with the leadership of
the large French contingent which
gave its strength to the side of the
American cause. At the same time La
fayette was pursuing somewhat indie
pendent course. He came as an indi-
vidual, to tender his ability as mill
tary genius in the direct service Of the
American forces. 1t was this act that
brought about such close union be-
tween Washington and Lafayette, for
the latter at all times served under
Washington. But so far as the French
government was concerned in the is
sues Of that conflict the great field
marshal, Count de Rochambeau, was
at all times it's representative.
The statue of Rochambeau which is
to be unveiled in Washington on May
"A was made in Paris by Fernand Ha-
mar. French artist Of repute, and is
a replica of the statue of Rochambeau
unveiled in June, 1899, at Vendome,
France, the birthplace Of the distin-
guished soldier. 1t is placed on the
southwest corner of Lafayette square,
and therefore will be companion
piece to the statue Of Lafayette on the
southeast corner of the same square.
The French government has sent
hither as it's representatives the COM
mander in chief of the army and an
admiral of the navy, with their staff
officers, besides a number Of distin-
guished civilians, and the event will
give occasion for many eloquent out
givings of international good feeling
and felicitation, strengthening the al
ready strong ties Of friendship between
the two great republics.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15
JORDAN FORMALLY APPOINTED.

In pursuance of Chapter AS, Assess
ment Laws of 1901, and by virtue OF
the authority thus conferred in me by
the County Board assembled in annual
session Nov. 18th, 1901, under Section
Three of said Chapter, I hereby ap-
point Henry F. Jordan Deputy Super
visor of Assessments for the term OF
one year. Said Deputy Supervisor OF
Assessments shall have the same pow
er as the Supervisor.
Dated this 9th day of May, 1902.
w. H. HARRISON,
Supervisor of Assessment.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15

ADMIRAL SAMPSON died disap-
pointed and broken man. His absence
from the battle Of Santiago killed him.
All the years of his service he had
been planning, studying, working with
tireless energy to fit himself for the
command of his country's ships in the
hour of battle. Selected at the out
break of the Spanish war for the most
important command in the gift of the
government, he laid his plans for the
destruction of the enemy's fleet with
consummate skill. AS a naval tao
tician he had few equals and his cam
paign in Cuban waters was master
piece of naval strategy. An unkind
fate sent him to Siboney on the morn
ing of the battle of July 3 and he
missed the opportunity of lifetime.
Others reaped where he had sown
The disappointment was more than he
could bear with equanimity and his
actions subsequent to the battle were
not such as entirely accorded
with the ideas Of right and justice OF
the majority of his countrymen. But
the American people will forget the
unfortunate controversy in which he
became involved in remembering his
forty years of faithful service. Anc
while his name will not be placed or
the roll of naval commanders who
have commanded victorious fleets II
battle, his place in history will be ar
honorable one.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15

The city treasurer Of Blue Hills was
found to be a defaulter in the sum of
$3.50 the other day, and for a few
hours it looked as if he would be lynch
ed. 1t seems like small sum to raise
such a row about, but we understand
that there was only one other dollar in
the town. At last accounts the treas
urer was playing poker and. betting his
boots in hopes to get winning hand.
M. QUAD.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15
A Natural Question.

Mrs. Hoon Tin the midst of her read
ing)-Ah, Mrs. Congressman Swack-
hammer has started a crusade against
deeollete gowns.
Me. Hoon-H'm! Is Mrs. Congress
man Swackhammer sensible or skinny
Smart Set.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15
No Occasion For 1T.

When at last a physician came and
settled among them, the people won
dered.
Nobody is ever sick here" they said.
"Of course not, with no medical as
sistance at hand" said the doctor,
smiling at their simplicity in spite of
his determination to be Courteous
Life.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15
MfsanthrOnic,

''It is blessing" said the patriot,
ito live under a system which makes
imprisonment for debt impossible"
II don't know about that" answered
Mr.. Dunbrowne. ut might be some
satisfaction to a man to feel that he
was safely housed where his creditors
couldn't get at him" Washington
Star,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15

President Schwab of the United
States Steel corporation is now describ-
ed as an enthusiastic automobilist. Mr..
Schwab appears to have a decided
fondness for seeing the wheels go
round.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15

1t is estimated that the cost of the
coronation ceremonies will be about
$4.160 minute. That is even more
expensive than grand opera with an all
star cast.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15

The man who distributed the Voters
Handbook in Kenosha was just a
little bit too late. The people had read
'fthe truth about the Governor" in the
morning papers.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15

shoot us, and he banged twelve bullets
into our sanctum door and went away
much disappointed. We do not mean
to disappoint such callers, nor even to
delay them, but there are times when
editorial work must take the prefer
ence of all others.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15

News came to us the other evening
that Pete Taylor, shyster lawyer, was
hunting for us with gun. We buckled
on our own and set out, and it wasn't
half an hour before we found Pete. He
at once held out his hand, and we
smiled and held out ours, and the meet
ing was really an affecting one.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15

The king of Belgium is not much
more potential quantity in affairs than
the king of England, though he has in
finitely more trouble In holding his
position.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15
THE ARIZONA KICKER.

a Fresh Supply of Gossip From the
Den Of O Busy Editor.
Copyright 1902 by c. B. Lewis.]
T seemed like old times yesterday
when the stage rolled in and q
traveller with a plug hat on sat
beside the driver. Twenty-one
guns fusilladed that hat with hot lead,
and the owner of it won't get the color
back into his face for week.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15
THURSDAY, MAY IS, 1902.

In is not the voice of the turtle, but
the squall of the automobile that is
heard in the land. -rr---. -
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15
0stentatiOn.

US ~ - ia y AOAe
"Y es,'' said
L b e w ON a n
w i t b sharp
eyes, ''those
people w h o
moved in next
door are inclin-
ed to make an
os tenta tious
display of their
wealth"
8 n W h a t
way?"
"They go in
to the corner
grocery and or
der beefsteak
in a loud tone
Of voice. BAL
timore Ameri-
| can.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15

HIT is now in order for the oldest in
habitaut to come forward with stories
of other May snow storms.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15
All Wrong.

S po uters
They say, you
know, that "the
hand thatrocks
the cradle is the
hand that rules
| the world"
III enpe OK -
| Huh! I'm sure
my hand does
not rule the
world or even
my own house
hold. hiladel-
phia Press.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15

Struggling Merchant
IF you don't attend
to business better, I'll
reduce your income
by one-half.
Chief Clerk ~ Ell? ?
Only yesterday you
said you thought Of
taking me into part
nership.
Struggling Merchant
That's what / mean.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15
Chicago & North w estern Railway
KENosHA STATION.
In effect on and after April 6, 1902.
SOUTH BOUND.

SOUTH BOUND
No. 2-Daily, Ishmpeming Elk. $50. 5:5Oam
No. Sex. Sunday, Kenosha Pas. -. $50 a m
No. 4-Ex. Sunday, Milwaukee Pas. sos a m
NO. daily, Ashland Elk. ........... 1925 m
NO o-Dal!y, ST. Faul q Duluth...... $50 m
No. 10-Dai1y, Green Bay Pas, II so a m
NO. EEK: SUNDAY, Menom1nee Pas. 2:36 D n
NO. l4-DallY. Green bay Pas :. 4:50 p m
no. So-EX. sunday, enosha Pas. 500 p m
NO. lo-Dally, lshpem1ng Pas. 8:06p N
wAUKEGAN TRAINS ONLY
No. 312-Ex. Sunday, Waukegan Pas. 6:S5 m
No. S34-Ex: Sunday, Waukegan Pas. 9:25 m
No. 536-Daily Waukegan Pas ....1f:3Oa M
No. 5S8-Ex. Sat. & Sun, Wau. Pas. 2:15 pm
NO 344-Da1ly, Wau. Pas. ............ 7;45 p m
No. 34o-Sunday only, Waukegan Pas sos M
No. 25O-Sunday only, Waukegan Pas 500 m
No. 348-Saturday only, Wau. Pas. I:10 m
NORTH BOUND.
No. 17-Ex. Sunday, Ashland Exp. 4:07 m
No. 2S1-Sunday only Menominee " $40 a m
No. lex. Sunday, Milwaukee Pas. 8;42 M
No. 3-Daily, Menominee. .............10 1910 m
No. Sex. Sunday, Green Bay Pas. IL. 45 m
No. Eek. Sunday, Milwaukee Pas. 1928 m
No. 9-Daily, Wis. Spl. Limited. 49,. 4:05 m
NO. 125-EX. Sunday, Kenosha Pas. Abs pm
No. 137-Ex. Sunday, Kenosha Pas. $50 o m
No. 11-Da1ly, Ashland Pas. .......... 6:17 D m
No. l3-Daily, Pen. Express. ......... 9:15 n
NO. l0-Dally, iron Range Express. 40 p N
wAUKEGAN TRAINS ONLY.
No. 329-Ex Sunday. Kenosha Pas. 500 m
No. 3S5-Daily, Kenosha Pas..... ..10;35 m
No. S37-Ex. Sunday, Kenosha Pas. . 100 o m
No. 319-Daily, Passenger $3.50. 800. 7;15,pm
No. 3n-Daily, Kenosha Pas. -. OBS m
No. 24e-Sunday only, Kenosha Pas. 4:25 m
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15

We were too busy to see Jim Eldridge
when he sent in his card the other day
and announced that he had called to
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15
INCREASE FOR CLERKS.
PostoAace Clerks Secure Increase of 500
Year in Salary.


Kenosha will not be allowed to have
new public building for the use of
the postofice during the present year,
but as balm to the injured feelings
of the postoffice employees Postmaster
Frantz has received word from Wash
ington that his recommendations for
an increase of salary for the three
clerks in the Office has been complied
with and each one of the clerks will
receive an increase of one hundred
dollars year. The clerks affected by
the increase are w. T. Marx, Carl
Maegaard and Theodore Abel. The
allowance in the increase of salary
comes as recognition of the progress
of the Kenosha postofice during the
past few years. Only a short time
ago the clerks in the office were given
a small increase In salary and this
second increase shows that the Post
Office department is noting the rapid
increase in the business in Kenosha.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-15
very Low excursion Rates to Denver Col.

Via the North Western Line. Ex-
cursion tickets will be sold June %, %
and "a, with final return limit until
Oct. 81, inclusive, account Interna-
tiona1 S. S. Convention. Apply to
Agents Chicago & North Western
Railway. We
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-13
THEY CAN BE BOUGHT.

The Tribune, Huntsville, Ala
The people of Alabama would be great
fools to elect the class of men who seek
votes by promising to destroy the rail-
road interests of this State by subordi-
Mating it to the most selfish demands
Men who make such wild promises. who
have so little regard for that which Is
fair and just among men, would be easily
purchased by the railroads. Indeed SUCH
a class once elected by the people would
Immediately turn to Hon. Jeff Falkner
who they are now fighting and say Col
onel, what will you gimme to rule your
way? AS Colonel Falkner is dealing more
largely in mules than rascals, he would
be constrained to say. II will give you
nv permission to quicken your gait to
hell" What blot and disgrace 1t would
be for Alabama to enact law which
would tend towards the election OF 4
lot of low proved. purchasable dema-
rogues as Railroad Commissioners. men
who promise in the outset. who gain
their election by promises to rule and de-
stroy. Do you not know that a man
so devoid of higher manhood. broader
idea than this class of destroyers, could
be bought like sheep by the railroads,
Trust them not, they are fooling the
people.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-13
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.

Commissions Exist In Only Thirty-two
States of the United States.
Montgomery Advertiser.
Alabama-Appointed by the Governor,
by and with the advice and consent OF
the Senate.
Arkansas-Elected by the people.
California-EIected by the people.
Connecticut-Appointed by the Governor.
Florida-Elected. by the people
Gecrgia-Appointed by the Governor by
and with the advice and consent of the
Senate.
Illinois-Appointed by the Governor.
Iowa-Elected by the people.
Kansas-Chosen by the Executive
Council"
Kentucky-Elected by the people.
Louisiana-Elected by the people.
Maine-Appointed by the Governor.
Observation-Disclosures by the Gov
ernor.
Michigan-Appointed by the Governor.
Minnesota-Elected by the people.
Mississippi-Elected by the people.
Missouri-Elected by the people
Nebraska-Three secretaries" appoint
ed by the Attorney General Auditor.
State Treasurer and Commissioner of pub
lie lands and buildings. These three sec
retaries'' do the work of the board of
transportation.
New acknowledgement by the Gov
ernor.
New York-Appointed by the Governor.
North Carolina-Elected by the people.
North Dakota-Elected by the people.
Ohio-Appointed by the Governor.
Pennsylvania-Appoin by the Sec
rotary of Internal Affairs"
Rhode Island-Appointed by the Gov
ernor.
South Carolina-Elected by the people
South Dakota-Elected by the people
| Tennessee-Elected by the people.
Texas-Electcd by the people
Vermont-Appointed by the Governor.
Virginia-Chosen by the Legislature.
wisconsin-Elected by the people.
1t will be seen that in only sixteen
States Commissioners are elected by the
people and that thirteen have no Com
misioners at all.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-13
DO NOT DISTURB THE
RAILROAD COMMISSION
Papers of the State Give Reasons Why There Should
Be No Change in the Existing Law.

ing a noticably strong and vigorous fight
upon those whom he considers are attack
ing the interests and vested rights of
railroads in this State. If there was any
showing of their succeeding in doing what
some of them are attempting, to induce
the Legislature to pass law empowering
tie Commission to make freight rates.
then there would be incentive for Captain
Falkner's formidable defense. But the
Legislature can't give Commission pow
er to make freight rates itself. A Leg
islature can make these rates itself. A
railroad alone can and should determine
the rates of its service.
In Sundays Advertiser Captain Falk-
ner takes a full page in making most
powerful, comprehensive and unanswer-
able review and exposition Of the whole
subject We wish every intelligent citi-
zen Of the State could read it. Captain
Falkner and no other person then would
need ever afterwards fear any adverse
or unjust railroad legislation In this
State. As 1t Is. we do not believe that
these people can exert any influence on
the incoming Legislature that would
cause any legislation deleterious or pref
judicial to the railroad interests Of the
State.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-13
OPPOSE CHANGING PRESENT sYs-
TEN

Aee-Herald Birmingham Ala
The Railroad Mems Political Club held
its first meeting this year in Bricklayers'
Hall last night. and adopted resolutions
against the efforts of certain merchants
10 have a change made in the present
system of electing and paying the Rail
road Commission.
The Executive Committee was ordered
10 open headquarters at once and to pre-
mare to take an active hand in the COM
ing campaign. A resolution was adopted
looking to getting certain laws passed
through the Legislature to govern child
labor. w. d. Short of the Louisville and
Nashville. was elected Vice-President.
and w. A. Hill was put on the EXecu-
tive Committee.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Following are the resolutions adopted:
Whereas; We sec from the. newspa pers
and from circulars that are being sent
over the State that an ATTEMPT is being
made to have the Legislature enact a
law for the election of the Railroad Com
misioners Of Alabama:
And, whereas In our Judgment. the
election of the Railroad Commissioners
would be of no benefit whatever to the
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-13
MAGIC CITY'S PLAN EASILY DE-
FEATED.


INDUSTRIAL NSWSs
The eighth annual convention of the
Alabama State Commercial and Industrial
Association, an organization composed Of
the various commercial organizations
throughout the State OF Alabama. was
held at Gadsden last week,
The various addresses will be printed
for distribution, and will doubtless prove
a great value to the commercial and in
dustrial interests of the State. Every
thing on the program went through with
out serious opposition. except a resolution
offered by the Birmingham delegates ask
ing the Legislature to make the Railroad
Commission elective by the people. This
proposition was strongly advocated. sew
eral speeches being made in favor of 1t.
The question was debated at length, he
ing strenuously opposed by the Mont
gomery. Mobile Decatur. Florence and
other associations. and was finally de-
feated by a vote of - to ID. The sense of
the meeting as indicated by its action
was that the present method Of selecting
Railroad Commissioners is Ear preferable
to electing them by the people. The idea
prevailed cmfwyp cmfwy cmfwy hrdln
were elected by the people. this would. Of
necessity throw the railroads into poll
tics in self defense. II was suggested that
II they were appointed by the Governor
as at present. and confirmed by the Sem
ate. that they would he less hampered
and more fitted to sit in n judicial ca
pacity in matters coming up between the
railroads and shippers tSan II elected by
the people in which latter event they
would of necessity have many political
obligations to fulfill. which would embar-
rass them in their official positions.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-13
Birmingham Times

A few Democratic politicians are trying
to create a Juror all over the State be-
cause they cannot elect the Railroad Com
missioners instead of having them APP
pointed by the Governor and confirmed by
the Senate. The people are more interested
sc this time in trying to secure fair and
honest elections than anything else. At
ter they have accomplished this they will
have time to consider such other meas
ures as are necessary to be changed. but
at the present time they will regard the
Railroad Commissioners question. which
is being advocated by Capt. Frank s.
White. a prominent lawyer Of Birming-
ham, with degree of suspicion. and will
watch to see which meal tub the rat
Jumps out of.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-13
THE PEOPLE ARE SATISFIED.

The Alabama Courier, Athens. Ala
The people of Alabama are satisfied
with the way the Railroad Commission
is selected. and all of this balderdash OF
the Birmingham crowd that are stirring
so much strife or attempting to regard
ing the election of the Railroad Com
mission by the people is not affecting the
masses. Col. j. NJ. Falkner has knocked
the crowd into a cooked hat in his recent
letter to the press. and the following
fro m hin is unanswtrable: 1t Is
fact that the rates charged by the L.,
and " r. r. Co. on its lines in Alabam1
are the same that is charged on It's lines
in Kentucky, Tennessee. Mississippi and
al other states South of the Ohio RIVER
and il is not true that Georgia or any
other Southern state enjoys better or
cheaper transportation facilities tnan the
people of Alabama.
Then too, IL Is fact that the Birm-
ingham crowd sent out misleading state
ncnts when 1t is said that the Commits
sion in Georgia was elected by direct
vote of the people. The Commission owe:
there is selected just as il 10 in Alabama.
rhe Governor appoints by and with the
consent of the Senate, and II this is not
getting the best men then the Senate Is
to blame The people elect the Senate
and the Senate is the representative OF
the people, and presumably more com
petent to Judge of the fitness OF man
for a position on this important Com
mission than the people. Let the Comm =
sion be chosen by a direct vote and the
smooth politician would be in his CORY.
He could soft soap the unsuspecting
voter who did not realize the importance
of the duties of the position and man
would be elected to the Commission That
no more idea OF what a road should 10
than he would of the duties devolving up
on the Prime Minister of England.
The great trouble in Alabama is tnat
too many men want TO run roads ana
make tariffs that can not make a living
for themselves. The people are making
no kick about the selection Of the Raj
road Commission as It is done now. and
the crowd at birmingham will hrd that
they are not strong enough 10 create
a wave that will lash the borders oil inc
state into their way Of thinking.
Would that every thinking man In Ala
hama could see and read this strong
letter of Col Falkner, 1t is to the point
and is both logical and convincing.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-08-13

the Senate. That IN getting men fitted for
the place and keeping out the ringsters.
Put the selection of the Railroad Com
nnissloners into politics and that forcas
the railroads of the State INTO the politi-
cal ring. and that would mean that the
roads would select the entire State ticket
Let well enough alone.