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The news-herald., 1903-10-10
TWICE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
New York Woman Receivers from
Both Shocks, But Cannon Shot
ParaIyzes Her.

There is a strange case in Western
vile. N. Y, that has baf1ed skilled ply
sicians. Mrs. Cox, wife of DR.. T. II.
Cox, of that village. was several years
ago shocked by lightning, but nothing
serious resulted, except to make her
very tinlid every time there was a thun-
derstorm.
Recently as she was walking upstairs
during storm she was struck by light
ming and hole about half inch deep
was burned in her left leg. Since then
she has remained in a bad state, but was
conyalescing.
The other night a cannon was fred
near her home and she was terribly
frightened and became unconscious and
remained In that condition for several
hours. When she partly regained con-
sciousness It was found that her whole
left side was parslyzed and her condi-
tion is now critical.
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
MOSQUITOES STOP AN ENGINE
sects Attracted by Sweet-SmeH-
ing OIL.

Mosquitoes stopped a 700 horse
power engine in the plant of the Pitts
burg Reduction company at Alta Sta,
a suburb of East St. Louis, ILL.,, the
other day. Engineer Robinson had
tried for several days to learn just
what made his engine run with ierky
motion and pounding that no we'll
behaved machine should develop.
on this particular day the engine
went so slowly and laboriously that
Robinson began TO exhort the sto'-ers
so work harder. They did Ton after
ton of coal went under the boilers and
more slowly went the engine. AT last
the big wheel stopped, while all the
safety valves wheezed and shriekd.
Robinson started to wipe the cross
heads of the engine. A pasty, sticky
substance came off on the cotton
waste. 1t was the mangled bodies OF
myriads of mosquitoes. which, attract
ed probably by the sweet-smelling oils
of the engine, got stuck in the lubri-
cant and finally clogged the engine.
Screens were put on every window in
the plant that night to keep out the
pests.
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
LONG SEARCH REWARDED.
Father After Twenty-Year Hunt
Meets Son in Prisoners Dock and
Mutual Recognition Follows.

mo, it amt John. Ye amt john"
came from 72-year-old prisoner in
Justice Callahans court in Chicago.
the other day.
Two men with a vast disparity in
age between them were charged with
vagrancy. The Younger one addressed
as John looked into the eyes of the
old man and said:
eyes, I'm Joh2."
John Rossoe:" tremblingIy oueried
the old prisoner.
Eyes, and you amt"
"Yes, I'm your dad, boy. I've been
lookin' for you for 90 years.
Justice Callahan wiped a mist from
his eyes as the father put his arms
about the younger man and pressed
him to his heart.
You're both released" was the only
sentence.
For many years Joseph Rossoe,
whose home is in Bay City, Mich, has
searched for this fair-haired SON. His
wife died when John was a lad of five,
and the youth was sent to Catholic
school at Johnstown, Pa. The son
ventured out to see the world when he
was Is. He was still seeing" it VIXEN
found in the courtroom
Arm in arm the reunited ones
walked away
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
PERIL TO THE RACE.
England Fears Her Men Are
Growing Smaller.
Duke OF wellington Prints an Array
of Statistics to Prove Ais Com
ten1tOn-Much Hostile Critt-
eism Aroused.


Whether or not the British race is
deteriorating physically is a subject
which is interesting the English public
The duke of Wellington has brought
forward an array of statistics to prove
that the classes from which Tommy At
kins is in the main recruited are not
what they were in the time of the iron
duke, in whose eyes a weakling was an
abomination, let his moral character
be never so impeccable and his educa-
tiOn and attainments of the highest.
The present dukes contention has
aroused a lively discussion. One writer
denies fatty that Englishmen as race
are decreasing, either in stature or
physique, and points triumphantly to
the multitude OF tall girls one sees in
ballroom. The argument is beside the
question, as Amazonian regiments are
not projected
Another writer poohpoohs the ducal
Jeremiah by saying that modern Eng
lishmen can't begin to get into the suit
OF armor worn by his crusading
progenitors. while third takes another
tack by exclaiming:
What If we are more diminutive than
we used to be. We dare assert that a.
regiment of costermongers unarmed
would overcome weaponless regiment
OF Pomeranian grenadiers"
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
A Question of Climate.

An old colored preacher was tell
ing his congregation that after death
they would probably go to the moon.
After meeting one of the best in
formed of the brethren said to him:
"Br'er Jinkins, don't you know dat
de moon is col ez ice, an amt got
no fire tall in it?"
"Br'er Thomas" replied the par
son, "ef hits fire you a-wantin', des
keep on in de way you gwine en- you
can't miss it."--Atlanta Constitution.
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
Useless,

It's too bad about those crullers
you made" said the new husband,
sadly.
''Wny?" asked his wife quickly.
well" replied the husband. they're
too rich TO eat, too heavy for life-pre-
servers and too small for quoits. .
Ohio State Journal.
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
Usually the Way,

The resident of Podunk was going
to the city for q couple of days,
"A few purchases to make" she ex-
planned, showing a short list. II can
get some things to better advantage
in the city, and I've been waiting for
this chance"
But what's that long list that COW
ers three sheets of foolscap?" she
was asked.
"Oh, that?" she replied, with sigh.
why, that's the list of things the
neighbors have asked me to get for
them. brooklyn Eagle.
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
Just Whist He Needed.

A man went with his wife to visit
her physician. The doctor placed u
thermometer in the woman's mouth.
After two or three minutes, just
as the physician was about to remove
the instrument, the man, who was
not used to such prolonged spell of
brilliant silence on the part of his
life's partner, said:
Doctor, what will you take for
that thing?"-N. Y. Times.
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
Oyster Ray, south FLORIDA.

We have received from our New
York correspondent, recently printed
the London Times, the text of teIe-
gram sent by the king to President
Roosevelt Our correspondent adds
that the message reached President
Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. in South
Florida, where he is making a short
eta-
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
His Impression.

What do you think of this educa-
tional test of voter?"
''Well, suh," answered Mr.. Erastus
Pinkly; "de white gemman whah
works has hb'ary, an jedgin' by de
pictures in some er dem books, some
er de folks what kin read an write
orter be mo- ashame er deirse'fs dan
dem what can't. t."-Washington Star.
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
Another Thing

Old Rocksey-I doubt, my dear,
whether this young minister is able
to support you.
Miss Rocksey-Why, pap, his sal
ary is $500.
Old Rocksey--I know it, my dear,
but does he get it?-N Y. Sun.
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
Same Old Complaint.

Mrs. Noosens-My daughters be-
coming more proficient. She plays
regular pieces now. You don't notice
her playing exercises now as much
as you did,
Mrs. Naybor-No, but notice her
playing exercises my husband as
much as ever it philadelphia
Record
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
No Pleasure.

"Why did you leave your last place ?''
at was so dull replied the maid.
The master and mistress agreed per-
fectly, and never thing came up for
the servants TO gossip about. t."-Chi-
ca po Post
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
And CreaceRdo.

Il presume your wife makes life
for you one grand sweet song" said
the old friend.
Mostly recitative," answered Mr.
Henry Peck, with just tinge of sad
ness, mostly recitative." Baltimore
American.
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
Knew His Man.

Green-Why are you always trying
to avoid Brown? You certainly don't
owe him money?
White-No; but I'm afraid he wants
to owe me some.-Chicago Daily
News.
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
Not So Plain.

Mrs, Hunter-Well, Norah, are you
good plain cook?
Applicant-Oi'm as good as amy
wan, mum; but Oi'll hov yez know
there are some as don't considher me
so turrible plain, mum.--Judge.
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
The Youthful Feminine Idea,

What kind of a society is yours %
asked her father
"A secret society," she replied.
"But what is it's object?"
"Oh, just to have secrets from the
other girls. s.'-Chicago Post.
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
And 1t NAV Go.

If your story is too gauzy
To tell to the marines,
Just wrap it up and send it
To the monthly magazines.
Chicago Tribune.
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
True LoYe.

When Poverty enters the portal
Love flies from the window, the snob!
If Love were the right sort of mortal,
He'd go out and hunt for job.
-Phila aG eiuhia Press
The news-herald., 1903-10-10
INCORPORATED IN 1877.
Ole Bank
OfAriZona

prescott. Arizona
The Oldest Bank in arizona
Paid-up capital, S $4,000 90
Surplus and undivided
profits, 100000 90
Total assets, June 80, 1908, l 1,061 ,346 35
Hugo Richards Pres.
E. w. Wells Vice Pres.
N. B. Hazeltine Cashier
G. A. Peter Asst. Cashier
Courteous We Are, and
Well We Serve Thee"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-12-17
investigation OF an Alleged Land
SWindIe Brings Out an Unusual
Story Of Early History.
SPANISH GRANT AS TITLE DEED
KenOsha Company Offers Vast Tract of
Land Now Filled With People For Sale
Under q Spanish Title.

The city of Kenosha is just at pres
ent furnishing to the world most un-
usual and interesting effort to grab a
large tract of land from people residing
in the state or Missouri and 1t is
claimed that the entire tract is being
advertised for sale in different parts Of
the country. The story of the claim
and the alleged offer for sale furnishes
an interesting chapter in early history
of the Louisiana Territory.
TIE land which is Ia Stone, Christ
ia and fancy counties, Missouri, con-
siats Of two hundred thousand acres
ard every acre of it is now claimed by
some resident of the state. Thomas
NJ. Bell is the opposing claimant. He
is alleged to do business from Kenosha
and it is understood that he is connect
ed with colonization company formed
in this county few years ago.
In his claim for the large tract of
land the claim is set up that the Span
ish grant made to Don Joseph Val
lares, captain ia the Spanish army,
in 1895 gave this land TO the heirs Of
Vallares for distinguished services in
the Spanish army in New Spain. Val
lares has transferred the land through
his heirs to Bell and he now claims
that this is the only valid title to the
land.
After the Louisiana purchase, the
United States government took up the
matter of dividing the property secured
from Spain and this tract among others
was included in the division. AT that
time the question of title was raised by
the people who took possession of it
and no less man than Daniel Webster
handed down an opinion that the title
to the property was properly vested In
the present Inhabitants. Rufus Choate
made similar ruling but these ruling
were never accepted by the people
claiming title under the Spanish grant.
After years of transfers the property
has come into keeping of Walter M.
Cowell. Of this city, as the representa-
tive for Bell and he is making an effort
to put it on the market. Cowell claims
that suits have been instituted to
prove the title to the property and that
there is no doubt but that the Spanish
grant will be held good. It will be re-
mem bered that Mr.. Cowell was con-
nected with a similar land grabbing
suit at Jacksonville, Fla, and the
courts Of the United States are alleged
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-12-17
225 Main st. Special Representative.
WANTS MEN FOR THIS ARMY.
Corporal Price Comes to KenOsha for Men
tn Enlist With IT, g. ARMY

Corporal Price Comes to Kenosha for Men
to Enlist With q. s. Army.
Corporal Price, recruiting officer
for the United States army, who is in
charge of the Office in Racine, came to
henosha this afternoon to look for men
for service. He is enlisting large
number of men from this section of
the State, and he expects number to
go from Kenosha.
Men are wanted for both foreign and
domestic service. Corporal Price is
making his headquarters with DR.. Fitz-
gibbon in Racine, and he will be there
to enroll men until the latter part of
the month. Many young men from
Racine have already enlisted, and the
Corporal will send forward his first
company of recruits within few days.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-12-17
NEW BRIDGE PLANS READY
Engineer Moth Ready TO Submit Plans for
Stone Bridge for Middle Street Crossing

Engineer Moth Ready to Submit Plans for
Stone Bridge for Middle Street Crossing
City engineer r. Fl. Moth TODAY com
pleted the plans for the stone bridee
that has been suggested for the Middle
Street Crossing of Pike river aud they
will be presented to the city council at
its next meeting, The plans include
the building of three arches which are
to be covered over with a layer Of
stone and concrete. The plans provide
for an eighteen foot roadway and a
five foot sidewalk on each side of the
bridge. The engineer is Of the opinion
that the bridge could be given a more
slightly appearance By adding another
arch but this would add not little 10
the expense of construction.
The plans are completed and the es-
timated cost of the bridge on the plans
is $4,000. This is the same as the es
innate for steel bridge.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-12-17

THERE are some dangerous cross
inos on the line of the electric railway.
and the motormen may avoid bad
accident aud save the company dam
age suit by being more careful to sound
the warning bell when approaching
them. The cars have to run at high
speed in order to make their schedule,
and there is no sense in adding to the
chances of accident by falling to take
ordinary precautions.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-12-17
THE ALIENS ENTERTAIN
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Allen and Miss Aller
Give Dance for Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Cole.

Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Allen and Miss Allen
Give Dance for Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Cole.
The event of the season in Kenosha
society circles was the dance given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Allen and Miss
Allen at the Guild hall last evening in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Cole. The
ball room was beautifully decorated
with flags and bunting for the occa-
sion and after the cotillion started the
scene was bright with the colored fav-
ors of the dance. The party was CO.
tillon dance. C. III. Matthews led and
with an intermission for supper the
cotillion was danced from ten until the
end of the ball. Elaborate refresh
ments were served and the Fitzgerald
orchestra of Chicago furnished the
music. Fully hundred and fifty
from Kenosha were present and large
number of guests from out of town
were in attendance.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-12-17
WILL SELL STOCK.

New Telephone Company Offers Stock to
Kenosha Patrons of Line.
To the citizeus of Kenosha and vicin-
ity:
The system of the Citizens Telephone
and Telegraph company is now near
ing completion, and will be ready for
the service Of its patrons at an early
date. The subscriptions to the capital
stock and telephones, which are being
increased daily, gives assurance of the
complete success of the enterprise and
our ability to pay per cent dividend
the first of the year, to stockholders.
The builders of this system intend that
it shall be lacking in nothing in en-
gineering ability and the latest and
most approved appliances when I'm
ished to make it the most complete
telephone exchange in this country,
and that the entire $4,000 capital
stock shall be owned by the citizens Of
Kenosha. Shares of $1O0 or more may
be had on easy terms by all desiring a
permanent aud paying investment
All are invited TO visit orr offices and
exchange, where shall be pleased to
give all necessary information.
Very respectfully,
J. w. JOHNSON,
225 Main ST. Snecial REPRESENTATIVES
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-12-17
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING.
Members of First Congregational Church
Elect New Officers.

Members of First Congregational Church
Elect New Officers.
The annual meeting of the First
Congrega tional church was held We'd
nesday evening. 1t was an enthusiast
tic affair and largely attended. The
greatest unanimity prevailed through
all the deliberations and decisions.
The spirit was that of gladness at the
bright prospects of the work, as well
as of gratitude for the large successes
of the past year. The renovated church
building is to be model of conven-
fence for varied lines of work, and
will be very attractive.
Edgar p. Farrill was elected Clerk,
r. E. Mailer Treasurer, w. Il. Ander-
son and G. II. Curtis deacons. Rev.
Edgar T. Farrill was elected Superin-
tendent of the Bible School.
There were elected as members of
the Pastoral Committee, Mrs. o. S.
Newell, Mrs. J. L. Hewitt, Mrs. Isabel
Leach and Mrs. G. S. Baldwin.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-12-17
MANY LIVES LOST.

Ninety Four Perish In the Great Lakes
During Season just Passed.
In navigating the great lakes during
the season just closed ninety-four lives
we're lost. Of these, ter were passen,
gers, the first loss Of life among pas
sengers on the great lakes, other than
suicides, for a decade. The number
of sailors lost is the smallest since
1896. In but single case was a vessel
lost with her entire crew, the founder
ing of the schooner Emerald on Lake
Ontario in November being the excep-
tiou.
While the loss Of property was the
heaviest for five years past, the crews
of the wrecked boats were generally
rescued. AS a general rule wrecks
were not caused by the most severe
gales, but came unexpectedly. By
causes, the losses were as follows:
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-12-17
PRosPEcTs are good for white
Christmas.

THE Citizens Telephone and Tele
graph company has shown its willing
ness to carry out all lhepromises made
by the original promoters OF the com
pany BY offering its capital stock to
the citizens of Kenosha. tits not at
all likely that there will be any great
rush to invest as the stock did not APP
peal to the Kenosha investors when IL
was under local control before the pres
emf owners took possessionsbut the fact
pany is keeping faith with the peo-
pie of Kenosha.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-12-17
TEACHERS FIGURE EXPENSES.
Estimates Made by School Teachers on the
Cost Of Living for Professional Men.

Estimates Made by School Teachers on the
Cost Of Living for Professional Men.
Some time ago the Wisconsin State
Teachers Association undertook the
investigation of the question of wages
paid to teachers of the state. AS part
of the plan outlined was a comparison
of the income received by teachers with
incomes derived by those in other
ious cities were asked to obtain from
the different classes of trades and pro-
LESSONS estimates of the cost of living
together with what was considered
fair amount in savings.
A committee of school teachers from
Racine and Kenosha counties has been
at work for some time past and the
summary which appears below con-
tains, besides an estimated cost of
good living for one year, a statement
of what people in the occupation nam
ed believe they ought to save up for a
"rainy day." The occupation, wheth-
er married or single, estimated cost of
good living, yearly saving and total
income are herewith given respective
I y:
Travelling statesmen, single, $500;
savings, $275, income $1,135.
Merchants, married, $2,174, savings
$3.50, income 1888.
Clerks, bookkeepers, bank tellers,
single, 1892, savings 1870, income
$1,722.
! Mechanics, married, $2,227, savings
$3.50, income $2,5O7.
Real estate and insurance, married,
$2,258, savings $3.50, income $2,6o8.
Principals of schools. married, ST., 100,
savings $3.50, income $2,249.
| Teachers, single, 1923, savings 1888,
income $911.
Clergymen, married, 1882, savings
$225, income $2,537.
| Physician, single, $2,17O, savings
$500, income 2,47O.
1t must be taken into account, how
ever, that the figures given are not for
actual incomes and savings, nor for
the actual cost of living of those maxi
ing the statements. Of all classes the
travelling statesmen appear to be the
most modest, excepting single teach
ers, and these are women.
It is also interesting to note that the
ideas of married mechanics as to what
constitutes good living exceeds the
estimates of merchants and school
principals.
From the above figures it is inter
esting to note that with but three ex
ceptions the totals are remarkably
close. 1t should also be observed that
without an exception, those whose
estimates are lowest are single men
and women.
One of the most remarkable features
Of the summary is the very low and
conservative estimates of what people
believe they ought to save each year
over and above their expenses.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-12-17
HAD TWO FINGERS SEVERED.

Martin jackson Meets With Bad Accident
at WOOdWorth,.
While saving up the winters stove
wood at Moses Johnson's home, Friday
afternoon, in the town of Woodworth,
Martin Packman, his grandson, met
with bad accident. Martin was help
ing at the table and while stick was
being pushed up to the saw his sleeve
was caught on little knot and his
hand came in contact with the saw.
The forefnger Of his right hand was
cut clean off and the next was SO
mangled, Dr.. Stevens had to amputate
II. DR.. Stevens responded Immediate
ly to phone call.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-12-17

MUNICIPAL ownership of the water
company passed the experimental
stage long ago in Kenosha but the
yearly reports of the enormous profits
made for the taxpayers by the oper-
alton of the water company are revel-
alton. When the city first went into
the business of supplying water no
one dreamed that it would ever be pos
sible to make it pay so we'll. The sue
cess of the water company has convert
ed many to the idea of municipal own
ership of other public utilities and the
record made in Kenosha is strong
argument for the advocates of munich
pal ownership everywhere. 1t shows
that it is entirely possible to keep
business and politics separate and that
public spirited citizens can be found
to transact the business of city water
company as carefully and economical
lY as they would their own.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-12-17
now to Make an oyster Pie.

Cook together tablespoonful each Of
butter and -four, and when they are
blended pour on them a cupful of rich
milk or cream and gill of oyster nQ-
uor; stir steadily until you have a
smooth white sauce; drop in the oys-
tiers and cook, stirring steadily until
the edges just begin to ruff1e, then re-
move from the fire and beat in very
gradually the yolk Of an egg. Line a
deep pie plate with pastry made accord
ing to the foregoing recipe, fill the pie
plate with the oyster mixture and COW
er with an upper crust. Bake in q
steady oven to golden brown.