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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-28
FOUND A REVOLVER

Joe Paciffa Opens a Mystery for the
Solution of Kenosha Police Force
Joseph Paciffa, an Italian, was ar
raigned before Justice Sturges this
morning on a charge of shooting off a
revolver within the limits of the city,
and the statement that he has made
has opened the way to mystery for
the solution of the police. Paciffa
was fined ST. and costs.
He ted the court that when going
home from his work at the tannery
THIS morning he had picked up a re-
volyer on the Northwestern Railway
track. Thinking that the gunmight
be loaded he pulled the trigger and
this called the police officer. The re-
volver is of standard make and valu-
able. The officials are now seeking
the owner of the gun and the reason
for its being left along the railroad.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-28
State Superintendent Puts an End
toPaid Entertainments Given
by the Schools
MAY END JOINT DEBATES HERE
Cost in Time and Money in Preparing
for the Annual Debate Withou.
Sufficient Returns to the
Boys and Girls

While superintendent C. P. Cary of
Madison may not realize the fact that
his decision reg arding the charging of
fees for admission to entertainments
given in the public schools has caused
quite stir in this city, it has never
theless, and it is expected that the
Board of Education may take some
action in the matter at the coming
meeting of that body. There have
been mutterings among the commits
sioners in regard to the preparation
needed for the giving of the Joint de-
bate by the High school boys and
girls at the Rhode opera house some
time ago, but they are mutterings no
more. There are several members
who were very much dissatisfied with
that entertainment and the large
amount of time which evidently was
necessary to drill the pupils, Since
the decision they are very outgpoken
on the matter, and they will take a
strong stand against entertainments
of that kind In the future.
In the case of the debate recently
given there are commissioners who
claim that at least one month was
necessary to properly drill the debat-
ers in their parts. While the school
officials assert that this time was not
taken from the work of the school,
still It is argued that the scholars are
capabl of setting their minds on but
one subject at time and that during
all that time their school work was
seriously interfered with. In more
than one case, it is asserted, parents
notified the school authorities that in
no case would they allow their chill
dren to take part in this debate.
1t has been argued that Superinten.
dent Cary's decision in the Madison
case does not cover the situation in
Kenosha where all the funds realized
by the improvement associations &C
toward the Improvement of some Ger.
tain building or the grounds which
surround it. The case was one where
the Grand Army wished the use OF
the school at South Madison for the
purpose of holding an entertainment
for which an admission fee was to be
charged. Cary held that it could no
be granted. There are several com
missioners who have made study o.
the matter before and after this de
cision and they believe the superin
tendent is right and that he is EN-
powered with the control of every
school building in the state as regard:
the uses to which it shall be put.
! Kenosha receives from the state
treasury each year from $4,000 tt
SIS, 900 for the support of its schools
This support it granted the city only
when it's schools are conducted in
rightful manner and up to the stand
ard which the state superintendent
may demand. Therefore, in case he
is Of the opinion that the schools OF
any city are being used for purposes
which may prove detrimental ia any
way to the work of the pupils he may
. withhold the states support of those
schools. This is the opinion of al
least three commissioners of the loca
board who were intervie we'd on The
Su bieCt
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-28
TEACHERS MEETING

A tea cheers meeting will be held at
Silver Lake March 9th. Program:
Song. g
2-How % 1aake school life interest
ing Mrs. Ha .tnell.
s-How 70 teach spelling Miss
Laura Lotus.
4The works and teachings Of an
American Author Miss Lille Darby.
5-President Salisbury's Theory
and Art Of Teaching Chapters I and
III. J. Kerwin.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all who are interested in education.
j.. KERWIN,
County Superintendent of Schools.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-28
BIG AUCTION SALE

Stillman B. Jameson will hold an
auction on Thursday, March IA at 10
O'Clock on his farm three miles south
of Bristol and will sell his entire
stock If 141 head Of live stock, in
GLIDING afne lot Of Jersey cattle, 150
hogs and pigs, Norman work mares,
5 year old Morgan stallion regis
tered, 100 full blood Plymouth Rock
hens, all kinds of farm machinery, in
Guiding 10 and M H. p. gasoline en-
gines, over 1000 bushels of oats aid
corn and 90 tonsof hay. Everything
sold will be of the best quality. WA
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-28
SIMMONS LUMBER co. SELLS
Earle Lumber Company Takes Hold.
ines in Mackinaw County

1HgS IN MacK1naW county
+ The entire holdings of the Simmons
lumber company, whose mill ard
Eheadq uarters are att Simmons, On
Duel Lake, ia Mackinaw county,
Mich, have been bought by newly
organized concern, the Earle Lumber
company. sa
3 The railroad connecting Simmons
with the 500 line, the saw. mill, the
timber limits, the village buildings
and property are all taken over in
their entirety. Supt. a. Griffin Nc
.Clellan, whose activity and business
energy brought the model village of
Simmons into being, is engaged in a
similar capacity with the Earle COM
pany. The mill is already running.
Dr. w. G. Earle, the head Of the new
concern, is president of the Wisconsin
Land & Lumber Co., at Hermans-
lille.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-28
East somers

February is proving an ideal month
as far s the weather is concerned.
George H. Burlington will sell his
stock and farming tools at auction
Saturday of this week. Mr.. Burning
ton and family will move to Kenosha
to make their home.
S. H. Bailey moved into his new
house last week.
Mrs. Carrie Carpenter, who died las
week at her home in Napoleon, Mich,
was former resident of this com
munity. Mr.. Carpenter and family
have the sympathy of many friends
in their bereavement.
The new we'll on the Bailey farm
has been completed at a depth of one
hundred twenty feet.
Peter Shearer and daughter Amy
spent Saturday evening with friends
in Kenosha.
Our residents were panied last week
to hear of the death of Jay Caverno,
at his home in Thorsby, Ala. Jay
was born and raised in this section,
and received his early education in
the district school in this burg.
No more serious ailment to health
than few cases of mumps prevail
here at the present time.
It is reported that some transfers
Of real estate will take place in this
section very soon. Land is being
taken up in five acre lots by city buy
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-28
INSTITUTE AT PARIS
Interesting Program is Prepared for
Farmers of Kenosha County

Interesting Program is Prepared for
Farmers of Kenosha County
The one farmers institute for the
year In this county will be held at
Paris on March 7 and and several
of the leading institute conductors of
the state will be present. L. E.
Scott, Of Stanley, will be in charge of
the institute and he will be assisted
by Z. E Roberts, of Corliss, Thomas
Convey, of Ridgeway, and C. E. Mat
teson, of Pewaukee. The following
is the program for the two days ses-
sion:
THURSDAY MORNING SESSION, 10 O'CLOCK
Sou conditions Mr.. Scott
Frohtaole Crops. .................... Mr. Roberts
Nodus. ............ Mr.. Convey
AFTERNOON SESSION, 1870 O'CLOCK
0d.uens Mr.. Scott
C"liy ...'...........,...M Mr.. Convey
onecp' ........., Mr.. Roberts
EVENING SESSION, 7:30 O'CLOCK
Musical and literary program prepared BY the
local committee.
Farmers and Education. Mr.. Scott
FRIDAY MORNING SESSION, $50 O'CLOCK
SWINE. ......................M Mr.. Roberts
C1overs and Corn -. ,..........Mr. Scott
ollo ana Sllage...... Mr.. Convey
AFTERNOON SESSION, 1870 O'CLOCK
poultry .......................Mr Mr.. Matteson
Dairy Products. ............,..........Mr Mr.. Scott
Gooo Feedlng. Mr.. Convey
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-28
KENosHA COUNTY COURT
The Regular March Term, A. d. 1907.
Calendar

AnS NCSuAdr warren Term, A. I'D. 1907,
Calendar
Cases will be called as follows on
Tuesday, the 5th day of March, A. D.
1907, at 10 o'clock a. m.
l! IN the matter of the last will and
testament of John Harrington, de-
ceased. Probate of will.
2. In the matter of the estate of
Michael Schlax, deceased. Hearing
on final account.
8. In the matter of the last will
and testament of A1pheus T. Parks,
deceased. Hearing on final account.
4. In the matter of the estate of
Nels Jensen Bush, deceased. Admin
istration.
S. In the matter of the estate of
Ralph Anderson, deceased. Admins
tration,
Last day for filing claims against
the estates of
6. Eva Ostermann, deceased.
z. John Schmitz, deceased.
8. Joseph Saint German, deceased.
SECOND CLAIM DAY.
9. In the estate of George F. Riggs,
deceased.
10. In the estate of Eliza C. RIGHT
myer, deceased.
II. In the estate of Caroline
Rhodes, deceased.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-28
AUCTION SALE

On account Of selling his farm, Jno.
F. Knox will sell at public auction on
Monday, March 4, on his farm situ-
ated four miles south of Kenosha and
II mile west of Sheridan road, all his
horses, cattle, farm machinery etc.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-28

A musical will be given at the
Plank Road Congrega tional church,
Thursday evening, Feb. q. Singing,
reading and whistling
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-28
ADVERTISED NAH MATTER

The following is list of the mail
matter remaining nnca1led for in the
kenosha postofdce.s Kenosha county,
Wisconsin, for week ending Feb. q,
1907, and which will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office at the expiration Of
two weeks unless called for:
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-28
AUCTION SALE

On Tuesday, March 5th, James A.
Spence will sell his horses, cattle,
farm machinery, feed and other goods
usually sold at farm auction on the
Spence farm, located Il mile east and
one mile north of Somers. Sale be-
gins at 10 o'clock. Free lunch at
noon.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-28

The will of Maria ROBBERS, late of
the town of Wheatland. has been filed
for probate in the County Court.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-28
MEN SsLTsr.

Philip E. Baer. Frank Balsewic, Leonardo
Ciappetta, G. b. Cameron Domenic Ella, Erik
Fredine, David Gudnicky, johann Hejusks
Pastorik In1ve, B1azey Jurik, Joseph Jurik,
Fred klopn D, F. LOOMS estate, vannuace
Lice, F. G. Pagel, Imri Seliga, Mihatu Skipovn,
Paul Sebenya. Teoder Stojanovic, Silyermann
& Krieger, Wicenta Webanoska, Pawel
Winnckus,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-28
LADIES LIST.

Mrs Jennie Anderson, Mrs. ]. M. Bach, Miss
Florence Engwill, Mrs. Olaf Kielberg, Miss
Cora Knapp, Mrs. Rose Lewis, Mrs. Cora Lath-
rop. Mrs. w. Peabody. Mrs. Johanna Partsnie.
Miss Lanra Piazza, Mrs. Lyman White.
To obtain any Of the above mail
matter the applicant must give the
date OF this list.
JOHN B. MALoNEv, p. M.
Rs9u unY7 :, - - 4
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-02-28

Buy your clothes of Ames.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Griffith Bound Over.

The preliminary hearing of Roy Grif- filth, the young man who shot and killed John s. Ayres, the dairyman, at his home a week ago last Sunday, took place be- fore Justice of the Peace Gum today and resulted in the young man being bound over to the grand jury under Sl0Oo bond.
 Hugh C. Crane represented the defend- ant and Frank s. White the state. The trial was one of the most largely at tended in this city for some time, the city hall being well filled with interested spectators and witnesses.
 The main feature of the trial was the recital of the story of the killing by Grif- filth, the only eyewitness. who claimed that he was abused, cursed and as- saulted by the dead man before he shot. He claimed that Ayres was on his back struggling to get hold of one of three guns that was on the bed. and actually had one in his hand when he fired over his right shoulder at his assailant and afterward shot at him two or three times more after he fell, after which he left the house and give himself up to the police.
 The aged mother of the dead man, who was called, refused to look on the face of the prisoner, and the scene as her tes- tmony was given was very affecting, as the judge and attorneys went befQre the aged lady, who is a confirmed invalid and still almost prostrated by grief. and only asked absolutely necessary questions, both of the attorneys being especially consid- crate to the womans condition, who, after giving her testimony was taken back to the buggy which brought her to the court. During the incident all in the court room were much affected. the de- fendant showing signs of great distress. The only testimony of any importance outside of the prisoners recital of the du of undertaken w. Leslie, substantiated by all of the relatives that three bullet holes were In the floor under the dead man. whose body was perforated in three places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
DELEGATES ASSEMBLING.
Three Thousand Expected at Rivers
 and Harbors Convention.

Washington. December 3.-Delegates be- gan to arrive in Washington today to attend the national rivers and harbors congress which will convene tomorrow for a three days session. Upward of 5000 delegates are expected to be present, representing every section of the coun- try. The movement is national in scope and has for its object the securing from Congress of larger appropriations for the improvement of, inland waterways or the United States.
 Not less than 100000 a year for waterways development" is the slogan of the delegates.
 Ambassadors Won Sternberg of Ger many and Jusserand of France are on the programme for speeches and will discuss the advance made by their re- spective countries in waterway improve ment and the part it has played in the upbuilding of the commerce of Germany and France Railroad interests are rep resented by James J. Hill of the Great Northern railroad and w. w. Finley of the Southern railway.
 Governors Hoke Smith of Georgia and Dawson of West Virginia also are on the list of speakers. Representative Jo- seph A. Ransdell of Louisiana. president of the Rivers and Harbors association. will preside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Hiqh School Tackles
 ODentOn af WeSf End

The High school and Birmingham college teams will clash in battle over the pigskin on the West End gridiron this afternoon at o'clock, and unless all predictions go strange ly amiss there will be royal sport and an exceedingly hard run for the team that wins, whichever it be.
 With due and careful consideration of both teams it may not be mis- taken statement that the High school boys look a shade better than their opponents. The Owenton team is heavy and gritty, and will show up well on the defensive beyond doubt, but it is believed that the High schools speed and their accuracy and judg ment in new trick plays will over come the superior weight of the col lege boys. However, while it is true that the High school team looks the better, 1t is not safe to predict the outcome of the contest
 For the past two years the High school has carried the name of the Birmingham college under the list
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04

headed, "vanquished," and will strive hard to down the college boys agaih this season. Birmingham however Is a strong and bold rival, and will do everything in it's power to keep the High school from carrying the pigskin cross the goal line.
 Interest in the game is great among the prep" schools throughout the state. By it's formidable reputation the High school team has attracted the attention of all teams and it's games are always looked forward to with in terest. They have not been defeated this season, and while there are teams thirsting for their blood throughout the state, they will make the greatest effort to again carry off the state prep" school championship.
 owenton has the same aspiration and has equal claim to the honor until they have gone down before their op- ponent The game this afternoon, therefore, means much to both sides, and it goes without saving that there will be a great battle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
No Decision On Finance.

Washington, December 3.-A confer Senators Aldrich of Rhode Island and Kane of Massachusetts on the subject of currency legislation. The Presi- dent called in these two leading Sen ators in order that he might have tn cir views concerning the many proposi- tions that have been made to him dur ing the last several weeks in favor of plans for relieving the currency stringency, under such circumstances as has occurred recently. Senator Aldrich stated at the close of the con ference that nothing definite had been decided upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
CHANLER PRAISES HUGHES.
He Says All Eyes Are Turned On the
 Man In Albany.

New York, December 3.-Lieutenant Governor Stuyvesant Chanler, in a speech tonight at the annual banquet of the New York State Hotel Mems as sociation, took occasion to eulogize Governor Hughes. He said:
 We have in Albany a governor upon whom the eyes of the whole country are turned. Why? Because Governor Hughes is doing his duty, not only as the governor of the state but as the governor of the people. Is Governor Hughes the only governor the state of New York has had? Not by any means. l would call to mind a man as true to the people. who became, as Governor Hughes may become, Pres ident of the United States, Grover Cleveland Under his administration honest and fearless as it was, did he receive the hearty unanimous support of the state? No, because party feel ing ran too. high. Now we recognize a man for what he may be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
TRACTION REcEIvERSHIP.
Steps Taken Toward the Final Disposi-
 ton of the Property.

Chicago, December 3.-The Union Trac- ton company receivership was today eX tended to the Chicago Passenger Railway company, the Chicago West Division Railway company, the West Chicago Railway Tunnel company and the North Chicago City Railway cofnpany proper ties.
 Marshall F. Sampsell and Henry A. Blair were named as receivers. All of the properties are leasehold estates in pos session of the Chicago Union Traction company and the action taken ~by the court in compliance with a consolidated motion of lien holders, is but another step in the movement toward a final dis position of the traction property as a whole. All of the mortgage holding com panies with the exception of the Guaranty Trust company of New York, were made parties to the application for an exten- sion of tho receivership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Fur On These Chickens.

From Fuel.
 When Alonzo Murphy, of Newton, N. J.. set his favorite Plymouth Rock hen last spring he placed under her a lot or eggs purchased in the village and which bore evidence of having in cold storage. Mir Murphy was not at all confident that cold storage eggs could be matched, ana he was agreeably surprised when the oin hen in due time came off with brood or r lovely little chicks. The cnlckehs grew rapidly, but it was noticed that no feathers replaced the down on their bodies. A close examination showed that they were covered with fur. It IS MT: Murphy's theory that through a wise and bountiful provision nature adapts all an innate beings to their environment. me fur is thick and glossy and or various coors. The absence of feathers prevents these remarkable young fowls rom at tempting to fly, which MT. Murphy con siders distinct advantage In all other respects the chickens are normal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04

which is to go toward paying for the re galia of the recently organized subordi- nate lodge of the l. 0. o. F. oox supper and other features will go to make the evening enjoyable. The public is invited The affair will take place in the odd Fellows hall in Jonesboro.
 Bessemer lodge, I. 0. o. F., held it's regular meeting tonight in their hall and regular routine business was transacted. The Thomas H. Holt eneampment meets on Friday night and all members are expected to attend, and there will be leg islative matters to be discussed, together with the raising of the sick benefits and the dues.
 At a game of football this afternoon between the Hill Billies and the Sixth Avenue Bows the latter scored victory over their opponents by a score of to 9. The boys are rivals in all sports and many good games are played during the seasons, first one side and then the other gaining victory. Another game is to be played next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Pierce Asks for Delay.

St. Louis, December 3.-Counsel repre- senting Henry c. Pierce of the Waters Pierce oil company. appeared today in the United States circuit court of ap- peals and asked that the hearing on tine habeas corpus case against MT. Pierce be deferred until after the case had been passed upon by the supreme court The application was taken under advisement. The habeas corpus proceedings were in stituted after Mir. Pierce's arrest last spring to prevent Mr. Pierce being sent to Texas, where he was wanted to appear on a charge of having made false affi- davits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Milton's Bible Sells Hiqh.

New York, December 3.-The Milton family Bible, printed in London in 1888, and with the autograph of the poet John Milton, dated February "A. 1854, brought $l225 tonight at the auction sale of the collection of William H. Buckley of Bal timore now secretary of the American legation in Madrid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Miners Injured By Explosion.

Fort Smith, Ark. December s.-Ten miners were injured, four probably fla tally, by the explosion of a keg of pow der in the mine of the Ozark Coal and Railway company at Panama, Okla, small mining town about 25 miles from here, today. There were about 40 men working in the mine when the explosion occurred, but most of them escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
HONORS TO CLINE.
PhiladeIphian Wins Medal and Bulk
 of Prize Money.

St. Louis, December 3.-The series of 36 games comprising the national three cushion billiard championship tourna- ment, which began November and end ed in a tie last night between Harry Cline of Philadelphia and John Daily of New York, was played off tonight and Cline won by a score of 30 to A. At the end of the Seth game last night, which was to have been the final game of the series, Daly's victory made them each stand six games won and two lost. Clines average for the tournament was 66 and Daly's .54.
 Cline won the $500 Lambert diamond medal emblematic of the three cushion championship, and $500 as his share of the money.
 
 If ,rou Wanf tln hest adYartiSiup clltS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
BOWLING

T fast match bowled on the Bir- mngham Athletic club alleys last night the King Pins took two out of three games from the High Rollers.
 George made high score, 2O9 pins, and 1S2 for high average
 The score follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
British Ministers Wife Dead.

The Hague, December 3.-Lady How ard. the wife of Sir Henry Howard, the British minister to the Netherlands, died today after long illness. Lady Howard was Miss Cecilia Riggs, daughter of the late George w. Riggs of Washington
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Celestial Dreams.

from the Chicago News.
 Gunner-Harker says the Chinese cause hi.-i so much uneasiness he can't sleep at night.
 Guyer-Great Scott! How is that? Is he afraid of war?
 Gunner-Yes, the war in his stomacn. He eats chop suey before retiring.