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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-07-05
Railway Committee Reaches No
Agreement in Regard to the
Franchise Ordinance
STILL WANT BONUS FOR CITY
Members of the Committee Insist That
Railway Company Build a Steel
Bridge, Pave Street and Di-
vide Profits With the City

The special railway committee of
the common council after many at
ten1pts finally held meeting Friday
night, but they did not in any way
untangle the street railway muddle
and no report will be sent to the
council on next Monday evening.
In the words of one of the members
of the committee ''the proposition of
the Chicago, Kenosha and Milwaukee
road was picked to pieces but no final
action on the proposition was taken
and the committee will ask for further
time to consider the matter"
It is evident that the committee is
looking after the interests OF the city
and if any railway company enters
the city on Ashland avenue it will be
made to pay for the privilege. The
committee laid down the rule that it
would not recommend the passage of
any franchise ordinance unless the
company behind it agreed to pave
the street from curb to curb with
brick and put in the best possible
steel bridge over the river at the ex-
tension of Ashland avenue. Added
to this the company will be asked to
pay bonus to the city. In Just what
manner this bonus will be demanded
has not been worked out, but it is pos
sible that the committee will ask
either for a lump sum or that the
company getting the franchise pay
into the city treasury a portion of the
profits as shown by the annual report
of the company to the city at the time
the tax levy is made.
Alderman Al1eman III speaking of
the matter this morning said:
"The members of the committee
believe that this franchise will be
most valuable asset to any company
securing it, and we are unwilling to
allow any company to enter the city
without paying for the use of the
streets. The franchise may not be of
greatest value today, but in the future
it is evident it will increase year by
year. It would be unfair to tie the
city down for long term without the
assurance that the people would az
least share IN part IN the profits of the
company. Alderman Stemm and my
self have held this view from the
start, and we are not going to be in a
hurry to report this ordinance back to
! the council. l believe that some
arrangement should be made to secure
the building of the lines in the city so
that transfers would be issued over
all lines, and for this reason ] am not
in favor of splitting up these con-
cessions among half dozen COM
panies."
AS the matter stands at the present
time it appears that nothing will be
done to extend the lines or to build
new lines this season. The sumner
season is now we'll under way and it
would be difficult thing for the COM
pany to complete a road this year
even if they had free access to the
city at the present time.
The members of the cornell seem to
be willing to leave the matter with
the committee and await the pleasure
/ of its n1embe~s IN making final dis
| position of the matter.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-07-05
SENT TO IA HOSPITAL
Mrs. chas. Fl. Gail Adjndicafed Insane
in the County Court


in the County Court
Mrs. Leora Gail, wife Of Charles H.
Gail, one of the best known employees
of the Simmons Mig. company, was
adjudicated Insane by Judge Siosson
IN the county court on Wednesday
afternoon and ordered committed ta
the state hospital for the insane az
Winnebago. 1Irs. Gail has been iil
for many months, and has been re-
ceiving treatment at the Pennoyer
Sanitariun, but her condition had
become such that her relatives had
decided that ii was best to counts ftsr
to the Winnebago institution Nfs
Gail is twenty-six years Of age 800
had resided IN Kenosha for number
of years. She will be takef tfe
hospital by her hus band tomorrow
This afternoon petition was filed
in the county court for ane xaani4ia
ton into the mental condition "
w. S. Haven, one of the bes known
women of the town Of Brighton MIS-
Haven has been i'll for many inoafhs
and recently her illness has takef a
very serious turn. he examnato BIZ
was held late this afternoon.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-07-05
AN ARMY WEDDING
Elizabeth Barnes aud John DeYong
Wed Under Salvation Army Colors

y
Kenosha had its first Salvation
Army marriage Thursday evening,
when Miss Elizabeth Barnes, daugh-
ter of Joseph Barnes, and John De-
Young, both members of the local
corps Of the Salvation Army were
united in marriage under the army
colors at the home Of the bride on
Fremont avenue. Staff Captain Sto-
rey came up from Chicago to perform
the ceremony and thirty-two members
OF the army were present. Both the
bride and groom wore the regulation
uniform of the army during the -cere-
nony. Following the ceremony a
wedding rece ption was held, at which
more than hundred guests we're
present. During the reception En-
sign Symmonds, ofthe Kenosha corps,
presented the bride and groom with a
divan, the gift Of their associates in
the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. DeYoung left today
for short wedding trip, after which
they will make their home on Jackson
street.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-07-05
BOND is FLED


Judge Be1den Approves the Bond of the
Chicago & Milwaukee Railway 81.
The writ Of assistance to give the
Chicago and Milwaukee Railway conl-
pany peaceable possession Of the
right of way through the property Of
the Thomas E. Jefery company was
filed with the clerk the circuit court
this morning and at once turned ii
over to the sheriff The writ allows
the company to take possession Of the
property within five days.
With the writ the attorneys for the
company filed bond for the sum OF
$4,000 which was approved By the
court. The sureties were the Uniied
States Fidelity and Guarantee cote
pany of Maryland.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-07-05
FIRE CRACKERS CAUSE FIRE

Barn Owned by Jacob Nieuwenheijse
on Elizabeth Street Badly Damaged
Boys playing with fireworks caused
a serious fire on Elizabeth street on
Thursday afternoon which resulted
in barn owned by Jacob Nieuwen-
heijse, a grocer, being damaged to
the extent Of 500. The FIRE was dis
covered by clerk in the store, and
the fire department responded SO
promptly that the flames were checked
before they were well under way. AS
it was the building is pretty badly
ruined, but the contents of the barn
were saved. The loss is fully covered
by insurance.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-07-05
A SAD Home COMING
Remains Of c. |. Smith Taken to
His Home at LibertyviIIe
for Interment
BRADLEY ELUDES OFFICERS
alany ef the Employees of the Chicago
and Milwaukee Road 60 to Liberty
willie Today to Pay Last Trib-
ute to the dead

here was a sad home-c coming at
Lfeefts Vile last night when the re-
aiiis }f Clifford L. Smith, who was
faardered here Wednesday morning,
Isl ken back to the old home.
fafsday afternoon the father-in-law
9saitEl, accompanied by Warren
Heath " Libertyville came to Keno
ia and took charge of the remains.
rQey were sent to Truesdell and
alaccG On board St. Paul train for
the trip to Libertyville. A number of
the men who had been employed with
smith atthe camp north of the city
attended the remains on their last
journey.
At Libertyville great crowd of
people we're waiting at the station to
accompany the remains to the little
cottage at the edge Of the city where
he widow and two children bowed
down With sorrow awaited their COM
ing. Mrs. Smith was SO Frustrated
hat She was unable to leave her bed,
but she was able to attend the funeral
fvic this afternoon.
Tie ervices were held from the
lence of the deceased and the
ere laid rest In the Gene
Dertyville. Many of the
lad been employed with
their work today and went
lille to pay last tribute
o m-lnory and the casket was
z, hidden beneath the floral
oEf sent to the Smith home.
K Y Mr. Quayle. pastor of the
Heeadst church, was in charge of
~ an, raj services, and members of
ae .nasouic order read the ritualistic
service at the grave.
While these scenes were being en-
acted at Libertyville the officials were
still seeking to find some trace of
John Bradley, the murderer of Smith.
Cards we're sent out Thursday offer
ing the reward of 5000 for the capture
of the man but no trace of him was
found. The officials have learned
that previous to coming north Brad
ley had worked as a foreman on one
Of the levees along the Mississippi
river, and cards are being sent to all
Of tire larger towns along the river
and if Bradley returns to his OLD
haunts he will be promptly arrested.
A telegram from Racine Thursday
! stated that the man had been seen IN
the neighborhood of Cor1iss, but this
Irnmor was carefully examined by the
officials and found to be without
foundation. The crews of trains
which passed through Berryville or
the morning of the murder have beer
INTERCEPTED by the railway detec.
tives but these men state that they die
not see anyone board the trains or
II the morning in question. The officers
believe thatit is possible that Bradley
is still in hiding in the neighborhoo6
of the crime, and for this reason
I deputies are still keeping a watch
and if he makes an appearance he
will be promptly arrested.
The killing Of Smith has been offic
tally reported to the officials of the
4 Chicago & Milwaukee Railway com
j pany and as he was valued employe
\ Of the company It is thought that the
company will offer reward for the
capture of the murderer.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-07-05
MARRIED WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Miss Jessie Lee Dennison and William
Henry Cole Married
Miss Jessie Lee Dennison, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Dennison, and
William Henry Cole, an engineer at
the plant of the Chicago Brass COM
pany were united IN marriage at s
o'clock Wednesday evening at the
home O.: the brides parents, 701 An
ton street. The services were per-
formed by the Rev. ]. r. Adams, pas
tor of the Zion gathering in Kenosha.
More than sixty invited guests at
tended the service and the wedding
dinner which followed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cole were the recipi-
ents of many handsome presents from
their friends. They will make their
home in Kenosha.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-07-05
CHICAGOANs MARRY HERE
Robert b. Hopkins and Miss Mary Jane
Steffins Married by Justice Sturges

Robert b. Hopkins and Miss Mary Jane
Steffins Married by Justice Sturges
There was quiet little wedding at
the Office of Justice B. o. Sturges at 4
O'Clock Thursday afternoon, the con-
tracing parties being Miss Mary Jane
Steffens, of Chicago, and Robert B.
Hopkins, of the same city. Mr.. Hop
kins is one of the best known adver-
Using contractors in Chicago.
The couple planned the wedding as
surprise to their friends and an
nouncement Of it will not be officially
made for several weeks. The couple
returned to Chicago Immediately after
the wedding.
$75 to the Pacific Coast and Return
From Chicago. spondingly
low round-trip rates from other
points, via the Chicago, Union Pacific
& North Western Line daily, June /
to Sept. 80, to San Francisco, Los
Angeles, Portland, Seattle and Ia
coma and other Pacific Coast points.
Very low rates to Helena, Butte,
Spokane, Ogden and Salt Lake City.
Daily and personally conducted ex-
cursions in Pullman tourist sleeping
cars to San Francisco, Los Angeles
and Portland, through without
change. Double berth only So from
Chicago and $5.75 from sOmaha.
Choice of routes. For rates, tickets,
ETC., apply to agents Chicago & North
Western R'y. wa1O
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1906-07-05

Miss Irene Windsor entertained a
party of friends at her home on Park
avenue Thursday evening. Those
present report a very pleasant time.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02

DEATH OF MRS. A. D. LINNELL.

Mrs. A. d. Linnell, beloved wife OF
the editor of the Democrat, died at
her home in this city Wednesday night,
May 30th, aged "a years.
1t is impossible to express in words
the irreparable loss to the husband and
children. With her passing beyond the
dark veil of the shadow OF Death one
OF the nobest of women laid down the
burden of life to enter into the Heaven
ly Kingdom promised by our Divine
Savior to the pure in heart.
She has gone to keep company with
her dear little six-year-old son, Edgar,
who preceded her nearly three years,
and we can imagine the joy OF their
meeting; but oh, the heavy hearts she
has left behind to mourn her loss. A
husband and four children, Renard, Fin
ley, Edna and May.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02
:, MISSISSIPPI MATTERS
Ruling as to Sheriff's Fees.

Assistant tAttorney-General Fletcher
rendered the following opinion to the
board of supervisors of Pontotoc coun-
ty:
II have your inquiry: In case where
a party commits murder here in our
county and escapes from the county,
and is captured in the State of Texas
by Texas sheriff, and the Texas sher-
i'll wires our sheriff of the capture and
asks our sheriff to come after the pris-
oner, and also states that the prisoner
will waive requisition papers, is it law
full for our board to pay our sheriff 20
cents per mile for going for and return
ing with the prisoner, or should he be
allowed the 20 cents per mile for re-
turning only|
"Answer-I am of the opinion that
the sheriff should be paid for only one
way. The expression going and re-
turning as employed in the code OF
1892 has been construed by the supreme
court in the case of Bordeaux VS.. War
ren County. The court in that case
says: BY the account presented the
sheriff claimed 20 cents per mile for
going and 20 cents for returning. This
statute provides 20 cents per mile in
such case as compensation, both going
and returning, and it does not author
ize the allowance of 90 cents per mile
for going and 20 cents for returning"
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02
FIVE KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
Many Are Badly Burned by the Elec-
trical Stroke.

Mobile, Ala, May 2S.-During the
progress of ball game this afternoon
in an open field about three miles from
the city a thunder storm came up, ac-
companied by vivid lightning, which
struck in the midst of the crowd, in
stantly killing five of the spectators and
injuring 25 others, more or less seri-
ously. The dead: Donald Touart,
Stephen Touart, Wither Moody, John
Green and Charles Thomas.
At least fifteen or twenty others were
shocked and knocked down by the
stroke, who quickly recovered and
were able to leave the scene. The field
was strewn with bits of shoes and cloth
ing from those who were killed or seri-
ously injured, and the bodies of the
dead presented a terrible spectacle, be-
ing burned in numerous places. A sill
yer dollar taken from the pocket of one
Of the victims was melted on both sides.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02
LACKING IN COMMERCIAL FORCE.

Col. W. L. Sides, who has been stick
ing type" on the Bolivar County Demo-
crat for the past few months, came down
to see his Greenville friends last week,
and according to his own admission saw
his friends and his friends saw him" un-
til the cash ran low. Well, along in the
shank OF the evening the Colonel walked
into the Democrat office and was greeted
by the boys about this way: "How are
YOU. old mani" and with a serious ex-
preston on his face Sides replied prompt
Iy: If you have reference to my men
tai condition, l can say that l yet pos
sess great mental power, but if you
have reference to my financial affairs, |
am forced to admit the distressing fact
that | am now lacking in commercial
force" And who could have said it
more forcibly ?-Greenville Democrat.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02
LID PUT ON IN LOUISVILLE.
Do Drinking, No Working, No Base
ball Games on Sunday.

Louisville, KY, May 2s.-Scores of
corner pumps with the handles removed
and signs derisively announcing
"Closed. It's Sinful to Drink on Sun
day." brought home to early rising
householders in many sections of the
city the fact that Louisville today was,
for the first time in many years, dry as
TOphet.
Every place in Louisville and Jeffer-
son county where intoxicants are sold
was, with one exception, closed tight.
The exception was park conducted by
a Hebrew, who observed Saturday as
the Sabbath. He was arrested and will
be tried, but was allowed to continue
selling throughout the day, doing a
rushing business as the news spread.
Four other places where liquor is sold
had been designated by the Retail
Liquor Dealers Association to test the
law. The proprietors OF these were not
only arrested, but the places were kept
closed thereafter.
Besides the saloons, all barber shops,
bowling alleys, billiard halls, theaters,
grocery stores and railroad and street
car lines were closed. Two free "sa
cred concerts" at the largest amusement
park in Jefferson county were not mo-
Tested, but none of the employees were
permitted to work.
The ball park was crowded with spec
tators when the game between Louis
vile and Toledo was called, but after
half an inning had been played the
police arrested President Tebeau of
Louisville, President Grillo of Toledo
and all players and employees. AL
though bond was promptly given, the
park was ordered closed and resump-
tion of play was not permitted.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02
Apportionment of School Funds.

There is good deal said relative to
the inequality OF the apportionment OF
the public school funds between the
white and the colored teachers and the
ratio of distribution between the two.
In the county of Bolivar, which is one
of the banner black counties of the
State, there are As white schools and 81
colored. The average salary paid the
white teacher is s39.7S, against S27.97
to the colored, or difference of S1l.S1
in favor of the white teacher; the per
capita of those enrolled is LA of the
whites and 3.17 of the colored, or more
than 100 per cent. difference in favor Of
the whites, in decidedly black county.
The average of each child in actual at
tendance: White 1924, black Alb, gen
eral average S.4S.
Another black county, Coahoma,
shows total of 81 white schools and
black SO: to the white teachers the
average salary paid is s45.0S, black
S27.95, average for both races S35. 20;
white children per capita enrolled 1872
black 2.49; total per capita S4.62: per
capita average attendance, white 81. 80,
black 4.49; total average S49.
Taking Clarke as a white county,
which is probably about as nearly white
as any that could be picked out, ratio
somewhat similar is found with an
average monthly salary paid teachers,
white, $780, black sl915; average
both races S34.S5. True the proportion
of white to colored schools is greater,
being 81 to 33, almost reversing the fig
ures of Coahoma, but the per capita of
both races enrolled and in actual aver
age attendance is rather less, though
the general average is pretty much the
same
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02
JOYNER RELEASED ON BOND OF
$4,000.

The second trial of J. V. Joyner for
the killing of Percy Shaw at Dundee last
year, which was given to the jury the
first of last week at Clarksdale, and
which resulted in a mistrial, the jury
standing nine to three for acquittal,
probably may never come up for the
third time; at least that is the general
impression. His lawyers made motion
for bail Saturday, and Judge Cook grant
ed same, fixing the bond at $4,000,
which was readily made and the defend
ant was given his liberty after confine-
ment of about twelve months.-Friars
Point Enterprise.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02
State Encampment,

The question whether or not there
will be general State encampment of
Mississippi National Guard this sum-
mer has been settled in the affirmative,
and while Mississippi will be repre-
sented at the big encampment at
Chickamauga in August, the boys who
serve under the colors of the good old
Magnolia State will have their annual
meet in camp, to be held on Bayou Ber-
nard, near Gulfport, from July II to 26.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02
TO THE PEOPLE OF ROSEDALE AND
BOLIVAR COUNTY.

Having bought the ice plant of the
Rosedale Ice Company and overhauled
same, putting it in good condition, | am
now manufacturing good, solid ice from
pure distilled water. There is none bet
ter made. l would appreciate the trade
of the people of Rosedale and Bolivar
county. This ice plant is Rosedale
and Bolivar county industry, and as long
as it gives as good service as can be had
anywhere, I believe it deserves your sup
port. Country orders solicited.
Respectfully, J. L. TAYLOR.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02

A parrot being placed outdoors for an
airing. happened to espy a passing dog
and began to cry "Sic him. Sic him!
Take himl" etc The dog looked eagerly
about, but could see nothing to warrant
an attack, except the parrot, and bat,
tie royal at once ensued. After the bird
had been rescued from its assailant 1t
was found to have lost most of its feath-
ers and sustained numerous bites and
scratches. After deliberating over the
occurrence a few minutes, the parrot re-
marked in solemn tones: Polly, you
talk too id much." This seems to de-
scribe President Roosevelt's position on
the rate bill, as well as in various other
matters. where to be the central figure
appears his sole ambition.-Exchange
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02
A SPLENDID PASTURE

With running water, a bountiful sup
ply of growing alfalfa and large range,
is offered the people of Bolivar county
by S. T. Shaw, manager of Sunnywild
Plantation. Horses, mules, cows, sheep
and other animals thrive best when given
good pasture. Write S. 7. Shaw, Gunni-
son, for particulars.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02
Fire at Bogue Chitto.

The Masonic building at Bogue Chit
to was destroyed by fire. The building
was used by the Masons, Woodmen OF
the World, Knights and Ladies OF
Honor and Odd Fellows. All of the
regalia of the different orders was con.
sumad
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02
A. and NJ. Summer School.

The second annual summer school for
teachers at the Mississippi Agricultural
and Mechanical College will be open for
work on June Is. During the first two
weeks OF the school the county insti-
tute conductors will be in session, and
teachers in attendance will have the
opportunity of hearing their discus
sions and OF attending the special lee
lures to be arranged for their benefit.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02
starkville improvements.

Starkville has just added $4,000
worth of additions and Improvements
to her water and light plant. The
original plant was too small for the
rapidly increasing demand in this
growing city for water and light.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02

Mr.. r. D. Henry, who has been the
local agent at Rosedale for the American
Express Company several years, has been
promoted, having been transferred to the
superintendent's office in Memphis. Mr..
Henry and his estimable wife have many
friends in Rosedale who regret their de-
parture. but wish them every happiness
in their new home.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02
WANTED.

A good man to represent the Singer
Sewing Machine Company, with head
quarters at Rosedale, to sell machines
and collect on accounts. Good contract.
Write Singer Machine Company, Green
vile, Miss.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02
Race Riot at a Church.

In race riot between whites and
blacks at a church near Manning, three
negroes named May were killed, and
Sam Falls, white man, was badly
wounded
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02
Fire at Yazoo City.

Fire at Yazoo City destroyed the
large livery and sale stables of Charles
Collins. The loss on buildings, vehi-
cles and feed is nearly $4,000. This is
Mr. Collins third loss from fire in
eleven wears,
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02
given $3. .OOO Damages.

Mike zansfield, who sued the Ala
bama and Vicksburg railroad for $780,.
900 damages for injuries sustained
while getting off train, was awarded
%. 900 in the circrit court at Vicksburg.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1906-06-02

Hon. Charles Scott is addressing per-
sonal letters to the voters all over the
State, soliciting their support of his can
didacy for Governor. This is an effect
i've method of getting votes, and the 9TH
er gubernatorial aspirants will have to
hustle to keep up with the Bolivar coun,
ty statesman in this race.-Greenwood
Commonwealth.