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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-01-23
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William Griffith, of Milwaukee,
came to Kenosha Thursday night and
went out to Pleasant Prairie for a few
days visit.
Any person having resided in Wis
consin for twenty-five years is eligible
for membership in the Racine Old Set
tiers Society.
All work on the street railway is at
a standsti1l and it is not probable that
it will proceed until the injunction
suit is settled.
w. D. Eaton, who has been employ
ed at the plant of the Streator Lumber
Company at Farnsworth, Mica, has
returned to Kenosha.
E. J. Huck has rented an office in
the O'Neal block and will engage in
the shoe business. He will do strict
1y made to order business.
It is reported that the managers of
the Northwestern road are considering
plans for the building of a coaling
station just north of Kenosha.
If you believe what you read ABOUT
Rocky Noun tain Tea, see that you get
the genuine, made only by the Madi-
son Medicine Co. &c., no more, no
less. c. H. Hurd. OWLS
Efforts are being made to secure an
other new factory for Winthrop Har-
Dor. The promoters of the new con-
Germ recently visited the village and
were we'll pleased with the outlook.
The Federation of Woman's clubs
has extended the right of honorary
membership to the men who make
Rocky Mountain Tea. Women's
greatest benefactor. c. H. Hurd. OWLS
In some manner Friday afternoon
the hair on the little four-year-old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Mat Fonk, of Paris,
caught fire and the child was seriously
burned before the flames could be ex-
tinguished.
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The Member of Congress,

Now our minds are full Of speeches,
Which have blossomed week by week.
Once more we are in session,
And Wen have chance to speak
Once more we have assembled
To give pearls Of thought away.
So, prythee, Mr.. Speaker,
Will you let me have my say2
The mills are making paper
BY the ton and by the mile,
And the presses wait to fill it
All with print in proper style.
Every intellect is yearning
For the marvellous display,
SO, prythee, Mr.. Speaker,
Will you let me have my say?
Washington Star.
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Possible Explanation.

Mrs Winks-I wonder why it is that
people always call locomotive "she"
Mr.. Blinks-I don't know, I'm sure,
unless 1t is because she isn't good for
much without a man to run her.-Som-
erYille Journal.
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SHORT ITEMS.

Oscar Ellsworth, of Chicago, a
former resident of Kenosha, is visiting
with friends here.
County Superintendent George Tay-
Tor visited with friends in kenos ha
Thursday evening.
Some of the lawyers of the city are
talking of starting crusade against
bogus justice-court suits.
The Junior Prom, the big social
event of the year at the State Univer-
sity, will not be held until after Lent.
An examination for applicants for
positions in the postal service will be
held IN Kenosha within the next few
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Sherwood, of
Boise City, Idaho, are spending week
with friends in Kenosha city and
county.
The town of Brighton, Wednesday,
paid all it's state and county taxes to
Treasurer Villnow. Brighton has the
honor to be the first town to pay up.
Another month yet remains for the
payment of taxes and the city treasur-
er is being kept pretty busy by the
early birds.
Mrs. Frank Wallace and daughter
Elizabeth left Wednesday evening for
Lacrosse for a two-weeks' visit with
friends and relatives in that city.
E. C. Coe, we'll known in Kenosha,
has been appointed by President Roose-
welt to succeed himself as United
States pension agent at Milwaukee.
The Gazette presses are still idle
awaiting a purchaser. 1t is evident
that there will be no haggling over
terms if the right party comes along.
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The BRhYea.

Ascum - Peppers is looking badly.
What's the trouble with him?
Joakley-Lungs.
Ascum-You don't mean it! Are they
weak?
Joakley-No; strong. There's new
baby at his house that keeps him
awake Enthusiastically Press.
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The Real Difficulty.

She-Because I cannot marry you
do not be disheartened. You must face
the world bravely.
He-It isn't a question Of the world.
I'VE got to face my creditors.-Detroit
Free Press.
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Declined With Thanks.

'Why do you girls call BERTHE The
Poem?"
"Why, he's just like a poem. He's
been rejected at least forty times"
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Undesirable.

The Living Skeleton (playing poker)-
Shall we invite the armless and legless
man to take a hand?
The Ossified Man-No. The trouble
with the armless and legless man is
he gets cold feet.-Brooklyn Eagle.
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J. S. Allen, of Beloit, spent Friday
afternoon with Kenosha friends.

J. S. Allen, of Beloit, spent Friday
afternoon with Kenosha friends.
Col. B. S. Parker, of Milwaukee,
was visiting friends in Kenosha Fri
day evening.
Charles P. Carter, of Twin Lakes,
was transacting business in Kenosha
Friday evening.
The bond of County Superintendent
George H. Taylor has been filed with
the Register of Deeds.
Miss Emma Pataillot returned home
Friday after a six weeks visit with
relatives in Ottawa, Ill.
L. N. Theirs, who has been spend
ing the winter on farm in Minnesota,
has returned to Kenosha.
1t looks as if the proposed State base
ball league, with Kenosha as mem
Der, will never materialize.
A gang of twenty men came to Ke-
nosha from Chicago Thursday to work
in the ice camps at Twin Lakes.
A Welsch school has been founded
in Racine by John O. Jones, the well
known paving and sewer contractor.
q r. SIT % Ia T p.
TLoN ;rIN Nan nons
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Not So UnIucky After All.

81 once proposed to, girl on Friday"
Didn't you know that was un-
lucky?"
"Unlucky? Not much. She refused
me."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature ssass sss Of aMkzzzzSa<

The management of the Racine base
ball team has announced that the RAJ
cine team will not enter into the pro-
posed inter State league which is be-
ing planned in this city. The Racine
men go on to state that Racine has
good team and not cheap team. The
manager further states that the ex-
pense for each game for the Racine
team is 500 and that most of that
amount is paid in salaries.
An effort is being made to produce
another Sandow from among the
athletes ofAmerica in ply sical culture
contest open to all amateurs now go
ing on under the auspices of the Police
Gazette for a diamond championship
medal and three other prizes in gold.
The Judges are Jim Corbett, "Parson"
Davies and Sam G. Austin. Already
entries have been received from two
hundred athletes in all parts of the
country and the contest promises to be
notable one.
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Professional.

Professional.
you're just
a C o m m o n
tramp"
"W by, mad
am, you insult
me. Pm consid-
cred one Of de
best tramps in
de profession"
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Dime Museum

DAAAG I'VE GSS AAA
Wit.
Living Skele-
tOn-The arm
lie s S wonder
plays the piano
with his feet.
Fat Woman
He has music
in his sole, eh?
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also relieves
s.rfcoceie and Enlarged or VarEcose Veins Prompt
tieasant, Harmless. NO local treatment required
s.s pruc Co.. Chicago, U. s. A.. or local Druggist
sold and guaranteed at G.. L. CAME RON'S
DRUG STORE, Kenosha. Wis. Sent by mail
On receipt OF price, dW
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KENosHA & ROCKFORD LINE.
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Chicago & North-W estern Railway
KENOsHA STATION.

In effect on and after December 90, 1901,
SOUTH BOUND.
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No. 423-Freight, depart. 40 p IL
No 411--Passenger, " ...,...... 4:lO II
F. SEYMOUR, Agent.
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Oscar Ellsworth, of Chicago,
former resident of Kenosha, is visiting
with friends here.
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Governor LaFol1ette has appointed
Warren D. Tarrant as Circuit judge OF
Milwaukee county to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of the late Judge
Eugene Elliott.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-09-12
PROFESSIONAL PRAYER.
The Odd Business of an Old Negroes
in New Orleans.

The Odd Business of an Old Negross
in New Orleans.
I'm one OF the more unique quarters
OF New Orleans have found one of the
most unique characters I ever saw, In
an old negro washerwoman." said u
man who has lately taken up his resi-
dence In one OF the more popular ave-
nues OF the city. "and she seems to be
proceeding along original lines In the
main purpose of her life. Washing
clothes seems to be mere Incident 10
the general plan she carries out. She
IL an interesting old character, and
can quote copiously from the Bible.
This seems to be hobby with her. She
has some kind OF construction to put
OH every line she quotes, too. She can
tell you just exactly what 1t means
from her way of looking at 1t. But
this is not the point had In mind.
Several days ago | got into con-
versation with the old woman, and she
asked me II didn't have some family
washing to give her. | told her | did
not, but encouraged the conversation,
as l have fondness for the negro Of
the ante-bellum type, finding them al
ways very interesting. She finally
threw quotation from the Bible at
me, and 1t was followed by another,
and still another, and SO on. Say.
boss, she said after while, does yo'
ever have anybody to do any prayin'
fb' yo'T l told her did not, and, be-
coming more interested In the old wom-
ar, l got her to unfold her whole
scheme to me- She did 1t without any
sort of hesitation.
she is professional prayer. and
makes no small sum out Of 1t from
what she told me. She told me she
was praying once a week for the lady
next door, who had employed her to
pray for her hYband to quit drink
ing, although he Is very light drink
er, to my own knowledge The old
woman seemed to be very proud of her
calling and whatever other people may
say about it she Is an enthusiastic be-
lever In the efficacy of her own pray
ers." New Orleans Times Democrat.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-09-12
Taxes Were Too Onerous.

From Pottsville comes story Of an
old chap who is proud to aescribe him.
self as the original as4a 4a-6xpansionist.
Soon after the breaking out of hostilI-
ties with Spain and the passage of the
war revenue act by Congress he began
to crate against the new taxes as an
exhibition Of federal tyranny. He
would fairly froth at the mouth as he
denounced the war tariff and would
darkly hint at the possibility of lat
ter day Patrick Henry and Il new awak-
ening of the people to sense of the
injustice severe cold laid him low,
and his doctor, finding him asleep one
day and thinking a little blistering
would do him good, applied fine large
mustard plaster to the old fellows back
The burning stinging bite Of the heated
mustard awoke the crusty patient, who
rolled over in agony for q minute or
two, clapped one hand behind him, felt
the plaster, and, franticaily tearing II
off, roared:
Has it come to this, that an old man
like me can't even die peaceably in his
bed without having the government
come along and clap revenue stamp
on him ?'-Phlladelphla Times.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-09-12
Town with Many Historic Trees.

Litchtield, Conn, has more historic
trees than any other town In New Eng
land. Among others are two elms plant.
ed by John c. Calhoun, sycamore said
TO be one of thirteen planted by Oliver
Wolcott, signer of the declaration of in
dependence, and named after the thir-
teen original colonies. an elm which
served as a whipping post In colonial
days, and willow tree which grew
from a wauking stick stuck in the
ground by Colonel Talmadge, the Amer
lean officer who captured Major Andre,
the British spy.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-09-12
which is practically that of the better

which is practically that of the better
class of miners In the town
The house which Mrs. Mitchell and
her four children occupy is half of
double frame, which she owns. The
other half she rents She has six rooms
for her own use. An ingram carpet
covers the parlor floor, and on the walls
hang enlarged crayon pictures of mem
bers of the family, including nun,
Mrs. Mitchells sister. Prominent In
one corner of the room stands an easel,
on which Is picture of Mr.. Mitchell, in
wide frame of flowers and grasses.
Beneath this Is IA large silver loving
cup, presented to him, Oct. 20, 1900,
by 'admiring and enduring friends"
of Scranton Pa A gilt clock and a
candelabrum from other associates
were on table.
Mrs. Mitchell is small slender wom-
an, black-haired and gray-eyed, kind,
practical and cOntented. She has work
ed hard and shows it. She Is naturally
timid, quiet and reserved. She was
DUTu III Cdtllu, III. L ulQ uOt get HiuCu
education" she said. my mother died
when l was and the care of the house
fell to me. l went to the Sisters school
at Collinsville, ILL.,. for WHILE but that
was all"
Mrs. Mitchell finds herself busy with
her children. In doing the housework
she has the assistance of a cousin,
young girl. you must excuse my ap-
pearance," she exclaimed to her visitor,
with deprecatory glance at her wrap
per. II do all my own sewing and that
takes so much time" 1t has been sug-
gsted that the family's plain manner
of living is due to prudence, since any
other might lessen President Mitchell's
popularity with the union, but really it
appears a matter of choice on Mrs.
Mitchells part. Habit is strong and
she prefers to live just as she has al
ways lived
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-09-12

them beth think Of il rs a place where
happiness is 10 be found.
And why did you refuse me before,
dear?'
Because all my people pressed me to
accept you," said Miss Llewellyn.
The excuse of very obstinate
young woman
why did you-why did you not ask
me agaln?" she demanded.
Because" said Bradley, 1T was just
then that your father came into that
money
THE excuse of very Independent
man." said Miss Llewellyn, touching
with pretty affection the big hand that
rested on the round table. When
when IT is that you leave for South
AmefieaT'
Not until you ten me to go, dear
he said. promptly.
Here, say" cried Master Waller.
arriving after some danculty. You
two. Don't lose sight Of me, mind.
Miss Llewellyn. have l been II good
boyf"
I've great mind to kiss you, Ken
Meth" she said.
Rather have some more lemonade"
"As Kenneth declines your sugges-
ton" said Bradley, signaling to Il
walter, may venture to submit my
self"
"Hushw said Miss Llewellyn.-The
Woman at Home.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-09-12
COUNTESS TOLSTOl.
Devoted Wife of the Famous Russian
Author and Reformer.

One of the most cultured women in
Europe is Countess Sophia Andrerona
Tolstoi, wife of the great Russian re-
former and author. At the age of II
she received diploma from the Uni
yersity of Moscow and year later be-
came the bride of the man whose fame
Is now worldwide. To Count Tolstoi
she has ever since been a most devoted
helper and this devotion the sociologist
once described "If | were a clarionet
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-09-12
MRS. JOHN MITCHELL, THE PLAIN
MINERS WIFE WITHOUT AIRS

The New York World prints an inter.
esting story of the home life of John
Mitchell, President of the United Mine
Workers of America.
Holding now as he does, the highest
office in the gift of the United Mine
Workers. his family still lives In Spring
Valley, ILL.,. In the simplest manner
imaginable. Mrs. Mitchell, her neigh
bors say. puts on no airs" and they
like her the better for it. 1t is evident
that as her husband has grasped good
fortune and risen in the world, she has
not cared TO change her way of living
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-09-12
LIQUORS AND CIGARS

TO De mad III ue Market.
Mr.. Thomas will conduct nothing but n first
class house, and cordial welcome will be ex.
tended TO all guests,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-09-12
Fr;.udship,s Tribute,

The Youth think Bessie Billus Is
A pretty as she can be. Don't you?
The Maiden--Oh, yes; IL she could
think of any way to make herself pref
tisr you can bet she'd try it.-Chicago
Tribune.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-09-12
CandeIaria Hall Saloon

Is well known and finely furnished and is the
most popular resort in Candelaria The bar Is
stocked with the choicest and best brands OF
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-09-12

my wife would spend all her time pol
lshing and furnishing the keys"
The countess acts as her husbands
secretary and critic and looks after his
copyrights and royalties. She is deeply
Interested in her children and for them
until each had passed the tenth year
she made their clothing with her OWE
hands
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-09-12

About the maddest thing ON this
earth Is n woman wearing white
dress caught down town In a rain.
storm.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-09-12

The only man who dares give the star
actor any back talk Is the ptompter.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-09-12
MASTER WALLER, DIPLOMATIST

CO HE proudest sometimes unbend,
and the Botanical Gardens We're,
for one afternoon. throwing off
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-01
very respectfully yours
"GEO. B. CORTELYOU."
A SEWER DIGGER.

Contractor Staede this week would
like to have had one of the machines
which has been recently invented for
sewer digging. Notwithstanding he is
paying from 90 cents to 81 per day
more than contractors in some other
parts of the state he finds it difficult
to secure men. At Hutchinson sewer
contractor has had all the men he
could use at 81. so per day. Probably
next year Mr.. Staede will buy one of
these new tangled machines and will
not be 80 dependent upon labor The
Fairmont Sentinel says one of these
sewer diggers is at work in st. Louis.
Its capacity is ditch fifteen feet
deep and sixty feet long per hour, or
an amount of work equaling that of
about 100 workingmen. sOnly two or
three men are needed to operate the
machine, which is attached by strong
lines to point ahead. The power of
the engine draws heavily on the lines,
impelling the immense machine slowly
forward. 1t leaves in its. wake per-
fectly dug ditch, the walls being alb
solutely.~symmetrical and perpendicu-
lar. '-Mapleton Enterprise.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-01
WORK OF EQuALIZERS.
They Raise a Few Assessments and
Adjoure Until August.

The county board of equalization
adjourned. at noon Friday until Aug.
9th. 1t has decided to have over a
hundred persons notified to appear al
that time and say why their assess
ments should noEaibe raised.
The board decided to leave the
assessment of the Mankato Savings
and Building association where il
was placed by the city board of equal,
isztion.
The board st its meeting this
week has raised acre property in the
county, exclusive Of structure, to SIC,
$11 and Si2 an acre where the assess
ment was below that amount. The
land was returned by the various
assessor. lat 81. 06 70 &14 "a an acre.
Not many changes were made in the
various classes OF personal property.
In three or four towns there was a
slight raise made in merchandise.
''>is GLASS in Mankato was raised to
aa9u he same al last year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-01
THE BIKE THIEF
Arthur Miller in the Tolls of
the Law.
Admits That He Took Three Wheels
in Three Days---NeatIy Trapped
Saturday Evening.

The police have in their custody a
young man who admits having taken
three bicycles last week. His name
is Arthur Miller, and his home is six
miles from Mapleton.
A young man who had left his
wheel in front of Engwaldson Bros.
store on North Front street Saturday
evening found it.missing.when. he went
to get it. He reported the fact to the
police, and then made a search up and
down the street for it, finally locating
the wheel in front of the Tivoli.
Officer Daniels advised him to leave it
until someone came out and took it.
This was done, and Miller soon ap-
peared and took the wheel and started
to CO. Officer Daniels landed him be-
hind the bars.
Miller told several stories of when
he came to the city, but finally said
that he came Thursday. He then stol
Mr.. CRAFTS wheel and rode it to his
home. Coming back the next forenoon
about eleven O'CLOCK, he took several
drinks and at 1 80 p. N. took the
Graft wheel to Nyquist & VERSIONS
store and there exchanged it for r. r.
Frazier's chainless Columbia, which
was standing in front of the store. He
used this wheel until Saturday eve
ming, when he left it behind A. Han
sons saloon and took the wheel in
front of Engwaldson's store.
Miller. Sunday clai med that he
had bought the Graft wheel, but today
admitted that he had falsifed when ne
made that statement.
Last Sunday, Miller told the police
where they could find Mr. Frazier's
wheel, and i. was found there and
taken to the city hall. Miller did not
admit that ne had taken the Graff
and Frazier wheels until put in the
sweat box by the police last evening.
He does not aiYs any reason toi TAX
ing the wheels and claims that he did
not intend to steal them. He claims
that he took the wheels while drunk.
Miller's family is said to be highly
one. He is twenty years old
He will not be arraigned before
morning, owing to the
absence of County Attorney Wilson,
and was taken to the county Jail to-,
lay.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-08-01
BIG REPTILE KILLED
BY Fishers Near Edgerton, Its Length
is Sixteen Feet.

Last week while VIM. Skinner and
Hans Won Leak were fishing north of
town they heard rustic in the bushes
behind them and turning to see what
it was, so they say, saw a snake which
measured over 16 feet long. With
the spears they had along they sue
ceeded in killing the reptile. Those
who saw the reptile say they never
saw or heard of anything like it.
There was a row ION each side of his
back resembling fins and "a regular
main between the fins. running from
his head to his tail. The men who
caught it live near Red Stone Lake
They think they have a bonanza"
and We may expect to see it with
Ringling's or some other circus.
About twenty years ago some of our
old settlers saw snake which resem-
bled this one and for many months
was terror to the neighborhood He
was at that time imprisoned in a cave
in the Blue Mounds and it is thought
by some that it is probably the same
monster which has just escaped and
followed the Rock river up to where
he was killed. Stone Star.