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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-11-01
WENT WITH ANOTHER MAN
Edison Robbins Gets Separation From
His Wife in Circuit Court

In the circuit court late Monday
afternoon Judge E. B. Belden handed
down a Judgment granting a divorce
to Edison Robbins from his wife, Julia
K. Robbins. Mrs. Robbins was not in
court and in1fdct it was stated that
no trace of her had been found since
1904, when she fled from Fairfield,
Mass. with another man. Robbins
then removed to this county and has
since been living in the town of Pleas
ant Prairie. The elopement of the
woman, according to the complaint,
came after ten years of happy mar
ried life.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-11-01
OUR ANSWER

A man said, 81 had the best church
supper | ever ate, jolly dance with
fine music and pleasant evening
with crowd of friendly people. Let
me know when you have another Uni
tartan supper"
Next Tuesday evening at the A. O..
U. w. hall, Park and Church streets.
Supper at s, dancing at 8 O'Clock. no
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-11-01

ANY suggestions as to the proper
method of livening up the campaign
will be gratefully received by the
campaign committee and the candi-
dates. This "can't lose" feeling is
mighty dangerous and has caused
more upsets in politics than any other
one thing.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-11-01

THE man who has not sense enough
to see that the sanitary regulations of
the city apply to him as we'll as to
everybody else should be made to see.
There are no exceptions to these rules.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-11-01

The Rev. Mr.. Adams, formerly
pastor Of the Zion gathering, has ac-
cepted position with an advertising
concern and is travelling for the com
pany.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-11-01

JUDGING by results the investiga-
ton of the university by the commit
tee of the legislature was merely a
matter of form.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-11-01
DANCING SCHOOL

Prof. A. C. Wirth's dancing class
and social at A. o. u. W, Hall Satur-
day, Nov. 3rd. Lesson. on waltz 7:3O
to 9. Social TO L. Confetti Two
Step at 1890. n3
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-11-01
MAYER GETS DAMAGES
Circuit Court Awards Him $500 for
Alleged Assault

Alleged Assault
Alderman Fred W. Mayer was
awarded judgment of $500 damages
against John Schwan in the circuit
court this morning. Mayer had
brought suit against Schwan charg
ing him with assaulting him and al
1eging that he had suffered great
deal as result of the assault made
by Schwan. The latter did not APP
pear personally or by an attorney
when the case was called for trial and
the court directed the Judgment for
Mayer. The plaintiff had demanded
ST., 900.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-11-01

GOVERNMENT statistics show that
Kenosha is doing twice as much bust
ness as any city of its class in the
state. That is sure "going some.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-11-01

Mrs. George F. Adams entertained
a number of ladies at cards at the
Pennoyer Sanitarium on Monday af-
ternoon in honor of Miss Edith
Brown.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-11-01
DANCING SCHOOL

AT A. O. u. w. hall every Thurs.
day night. Class from 7:3O to 9, social
from to HAS, Special attention tc
beginners.
CHAs. A. CHRIsTIANsoN,
If Instructor.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-11-01
TED COLLIER INJURED
Well Known Automobile Expert Suffers
Fracture of Right Wrist on Monday

Ted Collier, the expert automobile
driver in the employ of the Thomas
B. Jeffery company, met with a seri-
Gus accident on Monday afternoon
which will result in his being laid up
for some time. He was cranking a
machine when the crank rebounded
with great force, the rebound being.
sufficient to break Golfers wrist in
two places. AS soon as possible DR..
HI. A. Robinson was called to attend
the injured man and an investigation
showed that both bones of the wrist
we're broken. 1t is thought that Col
lier will be laid up for about month.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-11-01

Now DON'T you wish you had regis
tered
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
STAYS Z AND sell
IN STREE. R. CHASE
Eau Claire Man: Kills Wife,
Her Companion and
Himself. =........s !

Special .tosThe Journal. ga.
IL. AU GLARS, WIS, Sept. b. 81
While a Band was playing and
IS people thronged the side streets
at s. p.m tonight. Bert sTanaler, an
insane mechanic, as he aan,
chased his wife .s,dpiey1 artin John
son past tie cits building and
around corner to * front Of the
leading hotel,' whereft the two fugitiyes
fell dead, pierced BY two bulletstseach.
Thezpursure then backey off and shot
himself: dying instantly. All the
parties were Eau Claire residents. "! /:
@Depsite his lunacy Handler 3 aim was
excellent: all of the five bullets he fred
going to. vital points. Mrs. Handler was
SHOT twice in the breast, the bullets en-
tering an inch of each other. johnson
was slain byaa bullet thru the& heart.
Tsndler sent the on bullet that re-
manned in the. revolver, into his heart.
Insanity brought on by extreme
Jealousy is thought to have been re-
sponsible for, the act. It is understood
that the Handlers were divorced short
time ago. . - 81,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
u. S. WARSHIPS IN : .4.. (. .ss .szss
" 3,o00-MILE RACE
New York Herald Special Service.

New York Herald Special Service. II = 2
New York, Sept. S.-Starting today,
four of the finest cruisers in the Amer
lean nayy---West Virginia, Colorado
Pennsylvania and Maryland race
over 5000 miles across the Atlantic in
a journey to the Philippines.
The four vessels are alike in design
and engines, but they have different
types Of boilers, and for that reason
the outcome of the trip to Gibraltar
which is to be the first stopping point
will be watched with great interest by
naval authorities. -.
Simultaneously with the departure
of the four armored cruisers comes the
official announcement that in future
American battleships will not visit for
eign waters except the West Indies IN
less there is urgent necessity.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
DEAD IN HIS BED,
BLEES A SUICIDE?
Missouri Capitalist, Founder
of Blees Academy, Dies
"
Alone in St. Louis.
Snecial to Tho Journal,

Special to The Journal .-.
g. T. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. s.-Colonel
- F.'W. Blees, founder of the Blees
= military academy, Macon, Mo-.
was found dead in bed tonight at the
Southern hotel When the clerks
forced an entrance to his room he was
lying on the bed with his clothes on,
apparently asleep. :s#.. IL. n.
! No trace of poison was found, while
the body bore no marks Of violence, ami
it; is a question whether he committed
suicide. .*>. 90 -"
Colonel Blees had been at the hotel
three days. Two glasses and water
pitcher were. found in the. bathroom
adjoining and it was evident Colonel
Blees had drunk something from one
Of the glasses, altho the odor of poison
was unnoticeable. -.. .,r~:...
When found the body was cold and
life had been extinct five or six hours.
Blood gushed from the mouth. Colonel
Blees was sued yesterday by cousin
for the accounting of an estate. -s
Colonel 'Blees was one of the best
known men in Missouri and was re-
puted to be multi-millionaire.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
TERRIFIED CITIZENS .
.y IN WAR ON DOGS
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal y. - H.: z. faSI
Fairfield, Iowa, Sept. s.--Fo llowing
the declaration of University of Iowa
experts that three dogs brought to them
from Winfield, Henry county, are mad,
every dog in that town is being shot
ION, sight. >.7 g i .
" Two girls, Misses Bessie and Mamie
Taylor, who were bitten several days
ago by a dog that was actin strangely
were rushed to Chicago for. treatment
as SOON as news Of the result of the
Iowa City investigation reached Win
field - ''- -f 1900 :
StFhe town is at. a high pitch Of ex-
cltement and people have been out gun:
ming for dogs until the, dogs have be-
come scarce. Those not shot are kept
closely penned up: - +. -','~,,. = ~.>> =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
PLAGUE KILLED 100000; -
.'.;., RAT FLEA IS BLAMED
Special Gable to The Journal.

Special Gable to The Journal .... .r-......,..
Calcutta, Sept. S.-The report ON the
plague in the United Provinces in 1905,
which has just been issued, shows that
entire districts have been swept. Over
100000 persons died from it's effects.
The Muttra district, which was the
worst hit, had 1854 deaths, against
4,l85 in 1904. It is believed that the
rat flea is: chiefly responsible for the
spread of the plague, and war is being
waged against the rat. Here is the rat
death record: Barrilly, 215,1O6 rats
killed; Allahahad, 1886; Bedann, Co.
241; Agra, 57,711. Most municipalities
gave rat traps away to- the inhabitants.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
CUBAN REBELS, DECEIVED.
RUSH INTO FEDERAL TRAP
Thinking Arnisice Declared, Insurgents Go to
Slaughter Palma, in Alarm, Calls Con
gress---Rebellion Grolvs.

BY ushersPr + 4
sept s-Te seriousness Of Cuba was made
Whn President Palma
session Cuba is
o s 49, oa4 WIN peso4s conoltlons
Great apprehension in rnord
has been heard
leading province - = Ser"f'AAe
Santa Clara 1t stated
Is
General Bravo is has
decided hosttes
believed indicate new
election will granted pacfyng factions
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
u. S. Watches Cuba.

~ & uo11suoIS RresS
/ Washington, Sept. s.-The depart.
ment of state is keeping in close touch
with affairs in Cuba. The feeling is
growing that the time for intervention
IS not. far distant. If the. insurgents
make any Roadway in their movement
upon Havana or manifest any DISPOSE
ton to interfere with the vast Ameri-
can interests on the island, Uncle Sam
will vi take a hand. >.ts. a ss-.lls,.gs "a
Officials decline to discuss. the pos
sibilfties. They are grieved to see the
young republic being torn asunder.
This. government will act promptly in
preventing filibustering expeditions, but
!, i It does not want to send forces to Cuba
until that government has plainly DEM
onstrated that it is unable to cope with
conditions rlli and properly protect foreign
interests. =. 49,. - =, .. ..,.s n $f-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
SPELLING ORDER ILLEGAL?

Washington, Sept. s.-A local lawyer
declares that President Roosevelt IS
simplifed spelling order may prove lille
gal. He says that over a score of
years ago congress passed joint reso-
luton which became a law, recognizing
Webster IS Unabridged dictionary as
the standard for government spelling
and that supreme court decision later
affirmed the act. The records are now
being examined.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
SMILING, SHE HEARS s= .
=, -. SENTENCE TO DEATH

St. Petersburg, Sept. s.-The court
martial which tried zenaide Konoplia-
nikovo, the girl member Of the flying
group" Of terrorists of Penza province,
who assassinated General Min Aug. 26,
today sentenced her to be hanged. She
maintained her composure: and smiled
on hearing the sentence $780,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
BY FooTPAD,
AS GIRL LOOKS ON
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Chicago, Sept. S.-John Zeazek, 21
years old, a machinist, while, on his way
home tonight with Annie Smith, was
shot and instantly killed by one of two
robbers who had stopped them. The
robbers were frightened by the girl
when she attempted to seize revolver
which had been held close to Zeazek g
head, After running ten feet one
Of the robbers turned and fred one
shot, which struck Zeazek in the back.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

mand5 Of the armored train. has been
superseded by Colonel Tabares. It Is
expected that the train will be attacked
IN front and rear and that Colonel
Avalos, commander-in-chief Of the gov
eminent forces in Pirar del Rio, viii
be surrounded on all sides.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
TELLER A sUICIDE;
SHORT, IT is ALLEGED
By Publishers Press

By Publishers Press.
Troy, N.Y., Sept. S.-Arthur D..
Reefe, receiving teller of the Security
Trust company Of this city, committed
suicide, tonight by taking poison. It
is alleged he was short in his accounts,
but so far this is not confirmed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

Special to The Journal. v
! Jefferson City,, No. Sept. S. The con-
idition Of Governor Folks causing con-
siderable anxiety to his friends. He
does not seem Ito recuperate from his
recent attack of laria, contracted in
New York Understanding the Bryan
reception. Today the governor suffered
relapse and his p. phy si Dr. Tough g
ease to yield to The treatment given the
patient. No visitors are permitted to
reach the bedside Of the sick man. Mrs.
Folk is standing guard and turning all
away. -. -. = 49, .a.-Sr. E.-sAg.E
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

New York Herald Special Service. J.. --.5~, 80.
New York, Sept. S.-Congressman
Towne today sent a letter to Charles
F. Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall, de-
Ginning to make the race for reelection
in the fourteenth congressional district
this fall He gave as his reason his
desire to return to active practice Of
law and to make money for his family.
but the real reason is believed to be his
dissatisfaction with the existing condi-
ton of affairs in the democratic party
in the state.
''The present condition of the demo
cratic party in the state is deplorable
from every point of view,'' said Mr..
Towne. cit is absolutely leaderless.
without policy, and is split into two
factions, each Of which is trying to nom
mate mali for governor who, in the
last election, fought the party. Neither
of these men has any standing, or ought
to have, ir a democratic convention
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

Hope to Start Movement
that Present Executive
Cannot Down.

Special to The Journal. .@.f
x T. LOUIS Sept s. "a formal call
- by the republicans Of Missouri
upon President Roosevelt to re-
consider his Intention not to run. for, the
presidency again is expected at meet
ing of all the county, senatorial. and
congressional chairmen and committee
secretaries set for next Saturday. s
State Chairman Niedringhaus issued
the order for the convention of chair
men today and shortly .afterward a
member Of the state committee let it
out that the meeting was called to start
a boom for Roosevelt which that gen
tleman could not down. - =
No Fear Of Bryan.
1t is believed that a boom from this
state which has just swung into the
republican column would have great
weight with the president, and it is
also the belief of the willy chairman
that a Roosevelt boom will help to-
ward keeping the state in the repub-
lican column this fall.
The fear that Bryan would add pres
tige to the democratic campaign in this
state is no longer apparent at repub-
lican headquarters. Reports received
from the interior districts are crafty
ing to the party leaders. All 60 to
show, the republican managers say, that
republicans will not desert the party
standard for the issues advocated by
Bryan. F.. ... 3" -, -, r : ..tS +
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
Fear-Attaek of- City.

Havana, Sept. s.-There are large
forces: Of, rebels. south and west of Ha-
vana, and persistent rumors are current
that it is their intention to attack the
city, aided by rebels within. This is
causing extra precautions. -.
The city militia, which was enlisted
for the special purpose Of guarding the
outskirts Of Havana, is reinforced
nightly by such rural guards as are in
Havana, especially in the vicinity of
Ve1o springs, which supply water to the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
Armored Train Sent Out.

A strong party of rebels is engaged
In destroying telegraph lines near Her
radura, thirty miles east of the city of
Pinar del Rio. An armored train with
$50 men and rapid-fire gums left Pal
clos shortly after noon today for Her
radura. '.->
Commander Diaz, who was in COM
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
GIRL PLUNGEs FIVE STORIES.

Chicago, Sept. 8.-Rather than to be
sent to the House Of Good Shepard, 49,
year-old Mary McCabe leaped from a
ffth-story window of an apartment
building today, receiving injuries which
will cause her death. l., ...-7r,. !, 5.5.z.--*
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
Special Cable to. The Journal.

Special Cable to The journal. -
- AVANA,. u Sept. s.-Insurgents
Il who had heard the news that an
official truce had been: pro-
claimed and believed it, approached
Ii1Managua, near Havana, this morning
and were caught in an ambush laid for
them by the rural guards. A terrible
fight ensued. The insurgents made a
brave stand, but lost heavily. Their
leader, Colonel.Asbert,. Isl reported to
have been seriously wounded 4.
"The fercest fighting that there has
been since the beginning of the war
took place today" said President Pal
ma last night, .t''yet the newspapers
printed report that truce had been
Officially proclaimed. AS this false
news was first spread by apparent
friends. Of the government, I consider
it an act Of treachery. 49,
x, 81 have never said or done anything
which could be interpreted as recogni.
ton of the belligerency Of the rebels.
When General Menocal asked me for
permission to see the rebels, to induce
them to make peace without granting
them anything contrary to, the dignity
of the government, consented, but not
with the idea of stopping the war for a
moment 's".s +S =, =1
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
No Compromise, Says He.

ttIf General Menoeal succeeds in
bringing about compromise between
the political parties, the government
will be glad. But it will not. take any
part an the compromise consider the
publ ication Of a truce dastardly trick.
designed to promote the interests Of
the revolution. But proof Of its falsity
is given by. yesterdays battles at Glen
fuegos and in the province of Pinar
del Rio" ~.s...-.>,.....o -. =
According to report given to your
correspondent today by General Mon
talvo, the battle near Cienfuegos yes
terday went on till night. Thenssboth
sides withdrew to their positions. Over
twenty were, killed and many were
wounded on each side. .ss>.s- =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

Continued on "a Page, Sd Column.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-06-02
A KIND ACT.
How the Giraffe Saved the Cat From
a Watery Grave.

How the Giraffe Saved the Cat From
watery Grave.
Japheth looked out Of the window and
yawned. Water, water everywhere"
he remarked. II say, Ham, do you sup
pose cats can swlmT
Don't know, I'm sure. Let's wake
Shem and then We'll find out"
'We'd better tie a string round her
neck" suggested Shem. "Then If she
can't swim we can pull her in"
So they caught the cat, tied on a
string and dropped her from the win
dow. "She can! She canv' they shout
ed, but just then the dinner bell rang.
"Plu:n duffw they cried as with one
voice and tumbled down the stairs.
At first the cat rather enjoyed her
adventure and swan along merrily
enough. The sun had begun to shine
by this time, the air was delightfully."-
fresh after the stuffy ak. and the con-
Meeting string helped her more than
she realized. But a sudden gust Of
wind made the ark lurch violently, the
string snapped, and the poor cat found
herself being left slowly astern. She
called for help rs loudly as she could,
for it took all her strength to swim,
and the giraffe, who was Of u benevo-
lent nature, finally noticed her cries.
"Methinks," said he, II hear a fellow
being in distress"
"Oh, don't you care" said the rat
with wicked grin. IT'S only that old
cat. She's always sitting on the roof
to sing"
But the kind hearted giraffe looked
out Of the window. Spying poor Mrs.
Cat, he stretched his long neck to it's
utmost and finally succesjed in pulling
her in.
She Tapped her wet fur disconsolate-
ly. ..More than enough is too much"
she said, and her descendants hate
water to this very day.-Lippincott's
Magazine.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-06-02

Don't Try to patch up quarrel. It is
better to break 1t up
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-06-02

Barefooted Waiting Maids In Japan.
Unless there are ladies among the
guests the wife and daughters Of the
host do not appear at dinner in Japan.
Before the meal begins it is customary
for them to bring small cups Of tea
and dainty confectionery, when they
take their survey of the party. If gen.
tlemen only are present the japanese
hostess disappears after the greeting
Is over and does not return until the
guests are taking their departure At
q signal from the host barefooted wait
ing maids, dressed in graceful and pref
tily tinted kimonos, bring in lacquer
tray, bearing tiny covered bowls. Be-
fore setting the trays on the table the
maids sink gracefully to their knees
and bend forward till their foreheads
touch the floor. Then they serve din
ner, which Is of several courses
Smiths Weekly.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-06-02

"Pshaw," she said, tossing the book
aside, 'tke man who wrote this story
never knew the people he has tried to
describe. He speaks Of the heroine as
belonging to the fashionable set and
makes the hero come into a great for
tune, yet he ends the story with the
pair married, settled in an exclusive
neighborhood and the parents of four
children.'-Chicag go Record-Herald.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-06-02
The Cate With Him.

Mrs. Henpeck-They can't punish big
amy too severely. No one should have
any sympathy for the man who takes
one wife too many.
Mr.. Henpeck--'The idea, Maria! Do
you think / shculd be sent to jail?-
Philadelphia Pr ss.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-06-02

Mrs Hertrain tover the back yaro
fence)-Isn't 81 terrible to think Of the
sufferings of those poor people out in
San Francises?
Mrs Heroldnan--Heartr But
how beautifully your cucumbers are
coming up.-Clicago Tribune.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-06-02

"Women are not expected to know
much about business"
NO" answered the man with a wor-
ried look Most women believe that
all a man does at his Office is to sit in
an armchair. smoke cigars and listen
to funny storits. "-Washington Star
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-06-02

Miss Maude Welshe entertained
Thursday evening at her home on
Butler street. The evening was de-
lightfully spent with music and
games after which a luncheon was
served. The guests We're: Misses
Ethel McKahu, Agnes Witte. Maise
Carter. Grace McKahu, Hilda Miller,
May Scott, Mabel McKahu. Messrs.
Laurence Zeyen, Frank White, Eu-
gene Harold and William Schnelle
X ~
Twenty members of the junior class
at the High School. had a novel expe.
rience on Wednesday night They
started out on a moonlight hay ride
under the chaperonage of Mrs. Clara
Graves and the journey to the home
OF Frank Druley, two and one-half