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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

The city water company is having
it's usual troubles with delinquent
consumers. The great majority of
the water company's customers pay
promptly, but there are always few
de1inquents who seem to think that
they are entitled to special privileges
just because the city owns the plant.
These people ask favors from the city
plant that they would never think of
asking from private concern, but
they never get them and it is to be
hoped that they never will. The one
thing that has made the municipal
water company such a success is the
fact that the plant has been run on a
strict business basis, and the great
majority of the people of KenosIa are
heartily in favor of conducting not
only the water company but all of the
business of the city in the same way.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

IT is to be hoped for the good name
of the University that the reports of
the recent shooting@ ARRAY there are
greatly exaggerated. If they are not
there certainly is something radically
wrong with the state institution of
learning. 1t ought not to be neces-
sary for any student, no matter how
obnoxious his opinions may happen
to be to the other students, to have to
resort to shooting to protect himself
from mob violence.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
COMMERCE COURSE GROWS.

The course in commerce of the Uni.
versity of Wisconsin begins it's fifth
year with total enrolment of FOG, a
gain of twenty-nine over the number
of students last year. There are
ninty-nine new students registered in
this year, of whom ninty-three are
freshmen, and six have entered with
advanced standing. Of the students
who graduated from this course last
year, three have entered the banking
business, two are engaged in the 1unl-
Der business, and one each in the
business of rai1roading, paper manu-
facture, publishing, and insurance.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
WOLVES IN THE PRAIRIE.


Farmers in Pleasant Prairie Round Up
Wolf, but He Manages to Get Away.
The farmers of the town of Pleasant
Prairie had an exciting chase after a
wolf on Friday afternoon, but the
wolf had the best of the chase and
managed to escape with full hide.
The animal was discovered on one of
the farms near the village and imme-
diate1y a full force of the farmers
was called out to make an attempt to
kill him. Several of the farmers man
aged to get shot at the wolf and it is
alleged that it was wounded during
the fusi1ade. 1t is claimed that there
are half dozen animals IN the county
and they are playing havoc with tie
hocks in the different towns.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
The Bad Man.

Professor o. L. Waller, the govern
ment's irrigation expert, has Travelled
over almost every foot of American
soil, and in this way has gathered to
gether many "reminiscences of odd
places and odd persons.
ga vanishing type" said Professor
Waller recently, sis the bad man OF
the middle west. We rarely meet with
him now. He is almost extinct.
ut was some years ago that came
upon my last bad man. He sat on a
small stone under a tree
Where is your house?' I said.
'House?' the bad man snorted.
DO We think I'm one o. that sort? I
sleep in the prairie. I eats raw buff
falo and drinks out of the MISSISSIPPI
pi' Detroit Tribune.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
BASKET BALL.

Friday nights game finished the
third week of the Y. M. C. A. sched-
ule IN which each team has won at
least one game. The Reds after hav-
ing lost their first two games won last
night over the Orange team by a score
of 80 to 20. Both teams showed fine
team work and it was a most exciting
game to witness, being the best
played of the season.
M. Kent, captain of the Reds, Sc
cured nine goals from the field and
ten goals after foul which is the best
scoring yet made. Brine of the Orange
team was next with six goals. The
new suits of bright co1ors made a
tine appearance and helped the teams
play faster ball.
The Junior basket ball league has
been organic ID with four teams pat
termed after the Senior league. and
the boys will have games every Tues
day and Thursday at 500 p. m.
FRIDAY NIGHTS line IN.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

SEVERAL candidates are being
mentioned" for the senatorship. 1t
does not cost anything to be men
toned and is good fun for the various
gentlemen SO distinguished, but when
the time comes to settle the question
the governor will do the ''mentioning''
and he will speak 'as one having au-
thority," too.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

THERE can be no objection on the
part of any member of the school
board to giving out a full and COM
p1ete statement of the cost of the
Durkee school. The board acted on
its best judgment, and has nothing to
conceal from the taxpayers, and any
insinuations to the contrary are
foolish. The statement wanted will
be given out as soon as it can be made
nm
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
Humor Gno Philosophy
By DUNCAN NJ. SMITH
1904. by Duncan M. Smith.
THE GREAT DAY.

guess that'n hold me for awhile.
Yes, should smile.
If anything will
Fill the bill,
It is the Thanksgiving proclamation.
That's the station
Where I get off,
Doff -
My cap and settle down to stay.
Say,
It just suits me
To ''t''
And all the other letters.
Bettors
Would lose
Should they refuse
To play the dope that way.
It's my day,
And if you will allow
Me / want here and now
To publicly thank
The gentleman of exalted rank
Who invented the day.
His stock is way
Up in my mind.
He's my kind
Of people
And deserves monument tall as q
steeple.
He had, as I have said,
A great head.
If he were here,
Running for congress on a clear
Day,
You may,
To keep the records straight, make
note
OF the fact that he could have my
vote.
Great guns and Carrie Nation,
But it is a glorious anticipation!
Hank,
The call of turkey, light meat and
dark!
Pumpkin pies
Just my siZe
Glory, what treat!
And the only thing lacking is for
some one to invite me to come
to his house and eat.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
AN INTERESTING LECTURE
Prof. Wallace of Be1oit, Speaks Before
the High School Friday

the High School Friday
Prof. Wallace of Be1oit college, one
Of the college inspectors who visited
the Kenosha High school on Friday
gave very interesting lecture at the
school during the afternoon. Mr..
Wallace has made a special study of
the ballads Of the Scotch border1and
and he spoke on this subject. In con-
nection with his short address he read
a number of ballads in very charm
ing manner.
After the lecture Mr.. Wallace COM
mented very favorably on the work
that is being done in the Kenosha
High school, stating that the work
would rank with the work now being
done by any school in the state. 1t is
probable that Prof. Wallace will be
invited to deliver another lecture be-
fore the school in the near future
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

CHARLES H. GoNNERMANN has been
a faithful and conservative official,
and during the fourteen years he has
served as county agent his work has
saved the county thousands of dollars.
He was the right man in the right
place, and his successor in he office
will have to work hard to equal his
record
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

DOES any one believe that muni-
cipal lighting plant run in connec-
ton with the water company cannot
give the city better lights and more
of them for less money than we are
getting under the present contract?
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

IF the authorities want to add to
the safety of the streets they might
extend the speed regulations which
govern bicycles and automobiles to
the street cars. Any one who uses
the lines knows that the cars are run
at dangerously high speed.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
The Office of Commissioner of Pen
sions is always referred to as thank
less job, but there is never any dearth
of candidates for the place.

The death of Judge Moran marks
the passing of another s'o1d Kenosha
boy" who had made a name and a
place for himself in the world of men
and affairs.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
TWO FARMS

one of 120 acres and another of 80
acres, good land, new building, on
good roads close to market and rail-
road, price So, 500 each. Buy from
farmer and save agents profits.
Address John Chiber, Wausau, Wis,
r. f. ID. 4. w29
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

THE experience of Colorado shows
what evil times may come upon
state when the courts are controlled
by the politicians. There ought to
be warming in this for Wisconsin.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
MRS. NELSON sTEBBINs DEAD.

Former Resident OF Kenosha Died at
her home in Chicago on Friday.
Mrs. Nelson Stebbins a former
pioneer resident of Kenosha died at
her home in Chicago Friday morning.
The deceased was nearly eighty years
of age. Mrs. Stebbins resided in Ke-
nosha for many years having come to
this city from the East in the early
forties. She is survived by a son and
a daughter, Walter and Julia Stebbins
of Chicago, both of whom were with
her when the end came.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

IF there is any law that can reach
the wife deserters the police should
go after them. The county can afford
to spend something to see these GRIM
ina1s get their just deserts.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

SAN FRANCISCO wants to hold a
worlds fair in 1913. Better wait until
the balance sheet of the ST. Louis ex-
position is made up before deciding
definitely,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
Not on the Free List,

'They spent their honeymoon at the
worlds fair"
"Also their money MOON" softly OBJ
served the man who had been there
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
The Oldest Newspaper of Continuous Pub
LEGATION in Wisconsin.

KENosHA is not SO poor but what
she can educate her children, and a
place in the schools will be found for
all the children the truant officer can
find
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
lust So.

Mother-Tommy, If you should want
me will be in the next room.
Tommy = Yes, mamma, and if I
shouldn't want you where will you be?
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
Meant INIT"

He stole a span of horses.
When he was brought to bay
And asked for one more trial
The cruel judge said Neigh"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
Could Do One Thing.

He had but one accomplishment,
He couldn't make a hit
In music, speaking, art or sport,
But he could throw fit.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
Had Experience.

SLOW would you feel if you were to
meet holdup manW
Natural. I have met so many coal
Dealers"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

It is hard to convince a boy that his
best friend is his mother when she has
him across her lap with her slipper up
In the air.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
How the Nodding Began.

"Have you any acquaintance with
him.?
"Just nodding one.'
"Met in a sleeping car, | presume"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
One Kind.

Race suicide is a terrible thing"
"But how are you ever going to
break men of eating pie?'
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

You often hear about a fool and his
money, but when fool gets money he
ceases to be a fool.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
Muddy.

Little drops of water,
Little grains Of dust,
Make the careful housewife
Mad enough to bust.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

The pretty book agent does not find
1t SO very hard to see the busy man.
Uneasy money in the pocket of the
respectable, anxious owner Immediate
~ becomes easy money when he meets
the holdup man.
When girl would rather give back
a diamond engagement ring than learn
to cook, Cupid should change the brand
Of vaccine virus that he is using on
his arrows
A good way to save money is to
forget that you have any.
Burglars always imagine that you
have designs against their hard to-
keep liberty, and, like all suspicious
people, are unpleasant company there
fore, to be avoided
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

Whenever a mans salary goes UP 10
per cent his appetite for luxuries goes
UP 100 per cent
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

Apparently it isn't so hard to build
worlds fair as it is to pay for it wher
1t Is built.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
PERT PARAGRAPHS

The difference between the person
who is willing to accept position and
the person who is hustling for job
is apt to be about the size of a living
1t may not be ethical to get back at
the other fellow just because you have
the chance, but it Is often hugely sat
isfactory.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

1t is said that a kicker always gets
the best Of everything that is going,
but we don't notice the mule raking
off any Of the soft snaps.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

Often man has to laugh at his own
jokes because he is too poor to hire
any one to laugh at them.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
One Weakness.

II am wholly without superstition"
SEQ long! saw you buying a bot
tie of hair restorer few minutes ago."
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

The part the
sharper plays in
the economy Of
our civilized life
seems tobet teach
ing wisdom to
the trusting ones.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

Entered at the Post Ofh e at Kenosha, Wiscon
sin, as second-c1ass mail matter,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

Look out for the drummer who turns
the other cheek. You may break your
knuckles on it.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

The coal man is
cutting a lot more
ice than the ice
man now.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

The man has a strenuous life cut out
for him who tries to live up to the good
opinion his wife had of him before
marriage.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

When there is counterfeit money in
circulation the average man does not
have a dollar long enough to bite on it
that he may see whether it is good.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24
Nothing recedes
like eX-SucceSS.

When a man
has his price he
is always sorry
he made it so
small after he
has sold out.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

Ignorance Of the law excuses no one
unless he is rich
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-11-24

The pretty book agent does not find
1t SO very hard to see the busy man.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-22


The property owners of Harrison
avenue from Fourteenth street to Sew
enteenth street are reported to be pre-
pairing to show their neighbors some
speed in the way of street improve
ment. The owners on Harrison ave-
nue. have been comforting with regard
to the proposal for some time and 1t
is reported that practically all Of them
favor the plan, 1t is purposed to put
in an asphaltum street, with pressed
brick curbs and cement sidewalks.
There will be wide park space at the
edge of the sidewalks and cement gut
ters, The Improvement viii be far
ahead OF any other In this city and will
entail considerable expense. With
their new street the property owners
expect to make their thoroughfare
the fashionable residence section. The
work will be commenced in the spring
w F.srU.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-22

A young. man named Tom James ar
rived in the city last evening after
an unusual trip across the continent.
The young mans father Is director
of the New York Central Railroad
Company and quite well-to-do, but the
son has Just finished trip from New
York by beating his way on trains. He
arrived last night on the A. g C. blind
baggage. He says his trip was the
outcome OF wager made by fellow
members of the Hoboken Athletic
Club, of New York. He left the me-
tropolis in June and rode to Provi-
dence, r. l., his home, on a pass over
his fathers road, He struck out from
Providence with sl.2O in his pocket,
and when he reached Astoria last
night his capital was 1920. He will
go on to Seaside. view the old Pacific
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-22

Another large and enthusiastic audi
ehce greeted the Humphrey Chapman
company last night at Fishers. where
the bill was "A Prisoner Of War" The
story Is an interesting one, appealing
70 the audience. and the performers
were heartily applauded. Tonight. by
special request. Buried at Sea" VIII
be produced. The company opened
with this melodrama and scored de-
cided success. The engagement will
close tomorrow evening, when &or
Hearth and Home" will be presented.
The company is one Of the best bal
anced which has ever appeared at
Fishers. and has been immensely ap-
preciated by theatergoers. The house
should be packed tonight and tomor-
row night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-22

City Attorney Smith yesterday stat
ed that at the adjourned meeting Of
the council Monday night the council
would make provision for the regis
tration of voters for the approaching
city election. An ordinance covering
the matter will be enacted. The meas
ure win provide that the last regis
tration OF voters Of the city be al
lowed 10 stand this fall and that the
books be reopened for the registry Of
voters who did not observe the formal
ity at the previous time. This means
that voters who registered a year ago
need not register this fall, but all who
did not register their may do so now.
The books will be opened within few
days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-22

Plans for the new dock Of the CAL
lender Navigation Company have
been prepared, and the work Of erect
ing the structure will be begun next
week II present intentions carry. The
dock Is to be 40 feet deep and 200
feet In length and win be connected
with Bond street by a wide roadway.
There win be accommodations on the
inside OF the wharf for ~ small boats.
and at the outside large ships may be
moored. the water being very deep.
The probable cost OF the dock has not
yet been determined.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-22

II Ii reported that A. M. Smith will
again ask the democratic nomination
for city attorney. although there Il
promise Of a fight against him In the
convention. George w. Morton Is al
80 reported 10 be desirous Of re.
nomination by the democrats for the
council, while John Nordstrom. In the
Third ward, may be endorsed by the
democrats unless some unterrified
stalwart rises up to demand the nom
lnatlon. No names have yet been Of
fered for the republican nomination
for attorney or councilman In the
Second ward.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-22

The Dorcaa Society OF the First
Lutheran church win give social at
the church this evening A program
Of vocal and instrumental music Will
be rendered and refreshments served
Al the morning service at this church
tomorrow the pastor. Rev. dustaf u.
Rydquist. win preach In swedish. His
subject viii be From Faith to FAITH"
The evening service win be in Eng.
lish and the subject will be "A Chris
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-22

An Astorian who has returned from
New York visit reports decided
novelty In campaign work there thi,
year. Boys are employed by the cam.
paign committee to address street
crowds, and the spectacle OF lads OF
10. 10. II and is delivering politi-
cal speeches to crowds on the public
thoroughfares is not an uncommon
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-22

and then wire his father for trans
portatlon home. having made good his
boast that ne could cross the country
without the expenditure Of penny for
railroad fare. Young James is about
"a, and, while his appearance after
his strange jaunt Is not as tidy as II
might be. be conyerses like a man who
has been well educated and reared
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-22

Mrs. Albert Hill, OF Push. this
county. was yesterday adJudged insane
and committed to the state hospital.
She was taken TO Salem last evening
by Sheriff Linville. Deputy Anderson
and woman attendant Mrs. Hill
lost her reason about two weeks ago.
She Is violently insane and much diffi-
Guilty was experienced in restraining
her. She is 80 years Of age, native
of Finland and probably is perma-
nently afflicted. s.s,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-22

A letter was received last night from
the manager OF the Albany college foot
ball team accepting the proposition Of
the Commercial Club for game here
November 8. This means that the
Eighth infantry team. Of Vancouver,
Wash. will play at Astoria November
10. The Commercial players are ex-
pected to show up nightly for prac-
tice.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-22

Chalres II. Stockton. chief OF the
Astoria fire department. yesterday ten
dered his resignation. to take effest
November /. The resignation was
handed to Chairman Leinenweber. .of
the council committee on FIRE and
water and at Monday nights meeting
1t viii be acted upon and Chief Stock
toms successor elected. Mr.. Stockton
had been iire chief since June II, 1897,
when the paid fire department was or
ganized. There are two aspirants for
his place.. L. Foster and w. ].
Barry.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-22

All the usual services VIII be OBJ
served nj the Baptist church tomor-
row except the evening sermon at TAO.
The congregation will Join the union
meeting Mt the Methodist church. The
union revival services will be held at
the Baptist church during the week.
beginning with Monday evening.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-22
Gard Of Thanks.

We desire publicly to express oui
heartfelt gratitude to the many friends
and neighbors who extended us their
assistance and sympathy at the time OF
our great sorrow.
r. B. CAMPBELL,
ANNA d. CAMPBELL,
ALVIN r. CAMPBELL.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-22

A statement showing the assessed
valuation In the various school dis
tricts Of the county was made pub
lie yesterday at the Office Of the cour-
ty clerk. The statement also shows
the assessed valuation In cities and
towns, as follows; Astoria, 1854
sss; clatsop, s1s4,soa; warrenton
sios,5O9: New Astoria. ;sS.s37; Seaside
s55.s54: outside OF cities and towns,
s2,ss4.205; total. s4.625.67e.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-22

Big feet. little feet. pigeon toes,
corns--it's all the same to us. We
can NJ you with any kind Of footwear
you need and charge no more than YOU
pay for unsatisfactory goods elsewhere.
We are particularly familiar with the
needs Of children also. Send or bring
the boys and girls to Peterson &
Brown.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-22

DR. Ray Palmer will preach at the
Methodist church Sunday night. His
subject viii be, WAS Jesus Christ the
Son Of God7' A special invitation
has been extended TO lawyers. doctors
judges. merchants, editors and teach-
ers to attend. although Il is hoped the
attendance win be general.