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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-02-08

Bill to Almost Give Away Risht =
Persistent Appearance.

Olympia, Wash, Feb. 3 The oyster
Land grab" bill is a measure which has
oeen perslstently thrusting up its head
IN every legislative session for the Dast
eight years. 1t has been repeated-
ly Killed OH IN either one house or both.
out It refuses to stay dead, and appears
TO possess as much life now as it had
when 1t first made its appearance. 1t ia
striking object lesson in the evils aris-
ing from any form of partnership in the
ownership IN landed property between
the state and private individuals. It il
the Old, old story OF the state granting
lew rights or privileges on property TO
individuals, and those individuals there
alter using their every resource to ex-
pand those rights and to completely
dlspossess the state of the rights re-
served by it.
In the form in which the measure is
introduced in the house by Representa-
tive Beach OF Mason county, and in the
senate by Senator Ruth Of Thurston
county, 1t has the appearance OF an in.
nocent little measure, providing that
where individuals have purchased lands
from the state under two certain laws.
specifically mentioned, and have paid
the full price for those lands under those
laws. they shall be entitled to receive a
deed TO such lands from the state upon
payment of fee of $40
That these lands are immensely valu-
able Is clearly indicated by the persist
ence with which the oyster lanG lobby
presses upon each succeeding legislature
its demand for the conveyance from the
state of a full and complete title to the
lands, instead of the grant of possession
and Use now existing
IL Is variously estimated by different
individuals that these lands are worth
from Sl,OOO,OO0 to $1,5OO,OOO
They lie chiefly in the shallow waters
adjacent TO Ihurston Mason, kitsap
ana SkagIt counties, and the formation
of oyster land companies for the
purpose OF their purchase. ex-
ploItatiOn and requirement through
political manipulation has long been
state wide scandal.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-02-08

It's the highest standard of quality, a
natural tonic, cIeanses your system, red
dens the cheeks, brightens the eyes, gives
flavor to all you eat. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will do this for you 30
cents. Tea or Tablets. Elk Drug Store
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-02-08

G. W. Larue & Co. have 100000 to
loan on Palouse farm lands on very easy
tprms
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-02-08
Even From the Mountains

Ballard's Snow Liniment is praised for
the good it does. sure cure for Rheu-
matism and all pains Wright w. Low
ing, Grand Junction, Colo, writes: 81
used Billiards. Snow Liniment, last win
ter, Tor rheumatism and can recommend
it as the best LinimeDt on the market. |
thought, at the time | was taken down
with this trouble, that il would be a
week before | could get about, but on
applying your Eminent several times
during the night, | was about in 4S
hours and well in three days" Sold by
Chaa r Stuart
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-02-08

No. 23S. by McDonald-Appropriating
Slo,ooo for an assembly hall at the
state penitentiary.
No 239, by Dairy Committee-Provid
lng that state veterinarian shall receive
$1,000 year 10 addition to his salary
as instructor at the state college.
No. l27, by Reed-Creating the Office
OF state commissioner of apiaries. salary
$4,000.
No. 13', by Committee on Medicine
To license Osteonaths.
No. al, by Veness-Authorizing en-
ployment Of cOnvicts on state roads.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-02-08
Chronic constipation Cured

One who suffers from chronic constipa-
ton is in danger Of many serious all
ments. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
cures chronic constipation as it aids d.
gestion and stimulates the liver and
bowels, restoring the natural action of
these organs. Commence taking it to-
day and you will feel better at once.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup does not
nauseate or gripe and is very pleasant
to take. Refuse substitutes. Elk Drug
Store.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-02-08
a Valuable Lesson.

''Six years ago learned valuable
lesson" writes John Pleasant, of Mag
nOlia, Ind. Il then began taking DR..
Kings New Life Pills, and the longer I
take them the better | find them" They
please everybody. Guaranteed by V, I.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-02-08
This MAY Interest You.

No one is immune from kidney trouble,
40 lust remember that Foley's Kidney
Cure will stop the Irregularities and cure
any case of kidney and bladder trouble
that is not bey ond the reach of medicine.
Fix Drug Store.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-02-08
What to Do When Bilious.

The right thing to do when you feel
bilious is to take a dose of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
will cleanse the stomach and regulate the
liver and bowels Try it, Price 25 cts.
Samples free at Ellis Drug Co.'S store
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-02-08

DR.. King of the King Co, Spokane, will
in future make regular visits to olfax.
At DR.. Benson's Office the first Saturday
in each month. Have your eyes ex-
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-02-08
La Grippe and Pneumonia.

Foley's Honey and Tar cures la grippe,
coughs and prevents pneumonia. Re.
fuse any but the genuine in the yellow
package. Elk Drug Store.
Souvenir post cards OF Colfax, at the
Elk Drug Store.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-01-31
PROPOSE NEW LAWS
State to be Asked to Put a Re-
straint on irresponsible School
Teachers in Wisconsin
TO PROTECT WAGE FARMERS

Kenosha is interested to large ex-
tent in bill pending in the assembly
at Madison purporting to do away
with the aggravating practice Of
school teachers leaving their charges
in the middle of term when more
lucrative position is offered. It is in
troduced by Assemblyman Wehrwein
and provides that teacher who aban-
dons contract for more favorable
one by this breach forfeits the license
or certificate issued by the state.
School boards which will enter into
negotiations with anyone who has
been guilty of such breach of con-
tract do so with the prospect of hav-
ing their apportionment Of school
money reduced.
Another bill of equal concern to Ke-
nosha and it's thousands of wagework-
ers ever exposed to danger and in
jury, is being drafted by Assembly
man Olson and has for its object the
regulation of casualty companies
which assume the responsibilities of
damage suits for injuries sustained
by their employees.
The claim is made that these COM
panies after assuming the liability
for the manufacturers fight the case
in the courts so bitterly thai it is i'm
possible for an injured employ to
carry the contest through all the
court procedures, and that the effect
is to deprive employees Of the right to
recover for injuries no matter how
serious they may be.
How we'll the claim is founded is
evidenced by the fact that the casual
ty company which insured the old
Brown-Corliss company in such mat
ters, has bitterly fought the Richard
Stenbohm case and after it was de-
cided against them in the circuit court
announced that they would pay no at
tention to the order of the court for
judgment of $4,000, because their
CLIENT the Brown-Corliss company,
had become inso1vent before the YER
dict was rendered and this fact re-
lieved them from all further ob1iga-
tons.
The attitude of the company caused
considerable speculation as to the Ill
innate outcome of the suit and attor-
neys for the plaintiff have stated that
they will carry the matter to the last
possible notch in order 60 secure ius-
tice for their client. Stenbohm was so
injured in the Brown-Cor1iss factory
that he will be cripple for life.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-01-31
SEEDS TO BE RARE
Department of Agriculture to Superin-
tend Annual Distribution

Chairman Wadsworth, of the COM
mittee on agriculture of the house Of
representatives. Friday reported the
agricultural appropriation bill carry
ing 50, 125, 900, an increase of 81, 900, 900
over the appropriation for this year.
1t omits the appropriation for the
bureau of biological survey.
This means, if the house and senate
agree, that no further investigation
will be made as to the means of kill
ing harvest pests and that the search
for enemies Of the boil weevil, the
gypsy moth and the San Jose scale
must stop. 1t will mean also that the
game laws of the country will have
no directing hand for their enforce
ment.
The house committee also decided
to recommend the discontinuance of
free seed distribution by congress.
The customary $3.50, 900 will be used to
buy rare seeds to be distributed by the
department of agriculture.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-01-31
River and Harbor Committee
Places Large Appropriation in
Bill for Work on Harbor
NO SPECIAL PLAN FOR WORK
Major Judson in Charge of the District
States That the Money Will be
Used for Dredging and Re-
pairing the Harbor

The effect of the recent visit of
the Congressional Commission to Ke-
nosha to view the harbor was shown
on Wednesday afternoon when the
River and Harbor Committee of the
house reported the annual bill for the
improvement of rivers and harbors
1t carries an ppropriation Of $22, 900
for the Kenosha harbor, and while the
amount is not so large as to warrant
the starting of celebration, it is so
much larger than had been expected
that it comes as decided surprise.
1t is sufficient to correct all of the
evils of the harbor in the opinion Of
Major Judson, who is in charge Of
the harbor work in this district.
At the beginning Of the considera-
ton of the new river and harbor bill
the Kenosha harbor was not men
toned, and at a later session 5000
was suggested as goodly sum for the
work needed here. When Major judi
son made his recommendation he
urged the ppropriation Of 5000 for
AACnOSudS duu WHCu luG Oil uud1Iy
came from the commission it carried
$22, 900.
This is sufficient appropriation to
provide forsthe changes in the outer
breakwater and to arrange for the
dredging of the harbor. This. bill
will probably hbe passed by congress
and the money will be available in
another year.
The friends of the Kenosha harbor
have been working for years to secure
an appropriation which will make it
possible to devise some plan to do
away with the action of the northeast
storms. These people are decidedly
satisfied with the appropriate offered
in the bill.
The Wisconsin congressman GER
tainly did we'll for this state in the
appropriations provided in the bill,
and the total amount awarded is 3d.
461, 600, as compared with $1,000, 173,
the amount named in the bill two
years ago. The extire bill covers an
appropriation Of $50, 100000.
The Wisconsin appropriation in the
- - r
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-01-31
People Of Western Towns in the
County to Ask for More String
ent Laws Against Ice Men
FEAR SPREAD OF DISEASE
Representatives Of the County in As
sembly and State Senate Would
Be Favorable to Such Legis-
1aion at Once

Petitions are being circulated in the
western part of the county and par
tlcularly in the towns Of Randall and
Salem requesting the representatives
OF the county In the State Senate and
| in the Assembly to take some steps
TO nave an amendment of the health
laws of the state which will make it
possible to protect the people residing
in the lake districts from disease being
brought in by ice workers.
The petition while starting in this
county will probably be sent to other
counties and it is expected that be-
fore the present session of the legis-
lature ends, great pressure will be
brought upon the Legislators to secure
the passage Of the laws desired. AT
the present time, ice men are being
landed in Kenosha county at the rate
of from two to five hundred day, and
many Of them come from the congest-
ed districts in Chicago. These dis
tricts are reeking with diseases, and
at present there is absolutely no ex-
animation of these men and they are
allowed to come into the state bring
ing with them the foul germs from the
lodging house districts in Chicago
For the past three weeks the men
who are now working on the ice in
different parts of the county have
been housed up in Chicago and no at
tention has been paid to the health
fulness of their surroundings. 1t is al
legged that many of them are sick when
they come to the county, but the ice
men hurried1y ship them back to Chi
cago and nothing is known of the
sickness by the Kenosha county off,
Gals. At the present time there is an
alarming epidemic of scarlet fever in
Chicago and it is undoubtedly the fact
that people from the fever districts
are being sent to this county to work
in the ice fields.
The ice companies are sending these
men into at least twenty-four coun-
ties of the state, but more are
sent to this county than to any other.
It is estimated that before the ice cut
lAAS SGdSOA GuOSS liz less lAdu luIOG
thousand men will have been i'm
ported.
The people who are seeking 1egis-
1ation are not suggesting the means
to be taken to protect their homes
but this matter is being left with the
state department of health. Year
after year the state health de-
partment officials have examined
the condition of the ice men
and it is thought that they will be
able this year to give some statistics
which will prove powerful argument
in favor Of some new law for protect
ing health.
The assemb1yman and state senator
from this county have expressed
themselves as being favorable to such
legislation. The ice companies will
make hard fight against any such a
bill as it will make large expenses for
these companies.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-01-31
BRIGHTON IN FIRST PLACE
Town Treasurer Of Brighton the First
to Settle with the County Treasurer


to Settle with the County Treasurer
Hubert zeyen, town treasurer Of
the town Of Brighton, was IN Keno
sha yesterday and settled up with the
county treasurer for this years
taxes, thus giving the town Of Brigh-
ton the honor Of being the first town
in the county to settle with the
treasurer for the year 1907. The col
lection of the taxes in the rural dis
tricts is going forward very rapidly
and it is expected that all of the towns
will settle up by the first of March.
The collection of the tax in the city
is slow and it now looks as if there
would be a grand rush at the last of
tax paying time. Robert E. Wynne,
of the Chicago & Milwaukee Railway
company, came to Kenosha yesterday
to settle the taxes of the company for
property owned in the towns of
Pleasant Prairie and Somers. The
statement Of the earnings Of the COM
pany has been filed with the secretary
of state, but not with any Of the town
officials of this county.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-01-31

ne only Wisconsin disappointment Mt
IN the bill is the failure to provide an
appropriation for desired improve
ments at Algoma. Representative
Minor was especially interested in
this project, but had to give way be-
fore the rule that no appropriation
shall be made except where an esti-
mate of the engineers is submitted.
The bill authorizes survey for the
outer harbor at Algoma and sixteen
foot channel to connect Herewith,
and the project will be ripe for the
next bill.
Major Judson in speaking of the
Wisconsin appropriations today said:
'The appropriations for gRacine,
Kenosha and Sheboygan evidently
were recommended with the idea that
the harbors at these places shall be
maintained for the present with as
little expense as possible and event
ually entirely reconstructed, as is
proposed at Manitowoc. At Kenosha
only maintenance fund seems to
have been provided, but there is
money enough, believe, for the
building of some additional break.
waters at Racine and Shebpygan. This
additional breakwater, if built, will
be so constructed and located as to be
available for the eventual RECONSTRUCT
ton of the harbors on the diverging
pier plan. It can be so placed as to
be of value temporarily and later in
corporated into the general scheme Of
reconstruction.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-01-31
FORM BAKERY COMBINE

Geo. Richter and J. Il. Pofah1 Form the
Richter-Pof Bakery Company
Articles of incorporation were filed
with the register of deeds this morn
ing for the Incorporation of the
Richter-Pofah1 Bakery company Of
Kenosha. The company is organized
for the purpose of carrying on a
general bakery business and the COM
pany is given the right to engage in
both wholesale and retail business.
The company is incorporated with a
capital stock of $4,000 and the in
corporators are Justus George Rich
ter, ]. L. Pofahl and J. H. Pofah1.
All the men have been closely con-
nected with the bakery interests of
Kenosha. The announcement Of the
plans of the new company will prob
ably be made within few days.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-01-31
AUTO AND WAGON COLLIDE
Ted Collier Driving Automobile has Col
1ision With Express Co.'s Wagon


An automobile driven by Ted Col
1ier and a delivery wagon OF the
American Express company in charge
Of James Madison, collided at the cor
ner Of Newell street and Prairie Ave.
just before o'clock Friday night and
while neither Of the men we're injured
both had narrow escapes. Madison was
thrown from his wagon and was
slightly bruised by the fall. It is
claimed that the accident resulted on
account of the fact that a large
amount Of steam was issuing from a
pipe connected with the Cooper I'm
derwear Company. The steam made
it impossible for the drivers of the
vehicles to see each other. The au-
tomobile was not damaged, but the
wagon was broken up considerably.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-01-31
PIONEER SETTLER DEAD


Thos. L. Smith of the Town of Bristol,
Died at Minneapolis Wednesday
Letters received in Kenosha today
announce the death of Thomas L..
Smith, one of the first children born
in the town of Bristol, which occurred
last Wednesday at Minneapolis. Mr..
Smith was born in the town of Bristol
Aug. Is, 1845. He was a son Of John
H. Smith, who settled in the town in
l84S.
For years Mr.. Smith had been a
printer and for the past twenty-five
years he had been proofreader on
The Northwestern Miller.
He is cousin of Harvey D. Wood
ward Of this city and nephew
Mrs. Fannie Richards, Of Bristol.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-01-31
First publication, Jan. II, 1907
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

1ZENOSHA COUNTY COURT:-In Probate.
IN In the matter of the estate of Frederick
Schneider, deceased
Notice is hereby given that the claims and
demands of all persons against Frederick
Schneider, deceased, late of the city of Kenosha,
id said county of Kenosha, will be examined
and adjusted by the County court of Kenosha
county at the regular terms of said court to
the City of Kenosha, in and for said county,
on the first Tuesday of June, A. D. 1907, and
on the first Tuesday of September, A. D. 1907,
the time until and including the first Tuesday
of August, A. d. 1907, is the time allowed and
limited for creditors of said Frederick
Schneider, deceased, to present their claims for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Kenosha, the 18th day of January,
A. d. 1907
By the Court.
RUSSELL III. SLOSSON,
Wal County Judge
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-01-31

Red Cross Lodge No. e5 Knights of
Pythias met in regular session at
Castle hall Wednesday evening and
transacted the first business under, the
new regime of officers. Six new APP
plications for membership in the
order we're presented.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-01-31
DIED IN CHICAGO
Thos. O'Hare Formerly of This City
Died From Typhoid Fever Friday

Thomas O'Hare, aged 81 years, a
son Of William O'Hare, of this city,
died at the St. Bernard's hospital,
Chicago, Friday afternoon, after a
short illness from typhoid fever.
Mr.. O'Hare was born and raised in
kenosha, but left this city three years
ago to accept position with the Chi
cage Junction Railway Company.
He was taken i'll some time ago while
at work at one of the stations Of the
company.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-01-31

THE ALoNZO o. BLISS COMPANY.
WASHINGTON, D. c., ARE SOLE
MAKERS OF BLISS NATIVE HERBS
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-01-31
James Millar spent Thursday even

James Millar spent Thursday even
ing in Racine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Smith, of Rock
street, have new son.
A. S. Weatherby, Of Mansion, Wis,
is visiting DR.. H. J. Stalker.
Walter r. Anderson and wife spent
Thursday night with relatives in Ra-
cine.
Harry Gross is Ill with inflammatory
rheumatism at his home on West
street.
N. c. Humphrey, a we1l-known
resident of Union Grove. died on
Thursday.
DR.. and Mrs. Ca11ow, of Milwaukee,
are spending the week with Mr.. and
Mrs. F. v. Piper. 49,: -.--5s.s g. 60
Invitations have been issued for
the annual Royal League masquerade
to be given on the evening of Feb. 2.
Letters have been received here an
nouncing the death OF Brayton Dun
ming, former resident of the town of
Paris. Mr.. Dunning died week ago
in Nebraska.
Several Scotch people of the city at
tended the Burns entertainment in
Racine Thursday evening. Peter
Shearer, of Somers, delivered the
Address to the Haggis.'
Ga SToRTA.
Bear. tina ,Th8 Kind You Have Always Bogght
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-01-31
ANNOUNCE THEIR MARRIAGE
]. Pofah1 of Bristol, and Miss Seymore,
of Medina. N. Y, Married Jan. 18th

JGT II
of Medina. N. Y, Married Jan. 18th
Announcement has been made In
Bristol Of the marriage Of John Po-
fail, we'll known young man Of that
town, and Miss Rose Seymore, Of
Medina, N. X. The announcement
came as surprise to the friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. Pofahl in all parts Of the
town. The wedding ceremony took
place at the parsonage of the German
Lutheran church in Bristol on the
afternoon Of Jan. IS. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Mr..
Wagner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pofahl will make their
home on a farm in Bristol.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-01-31

taken each day viii quickly put
the most weakened system in per-
feet order. Each root, herb and
bark in its composition has a Spe-
cial mission to perform. Each box
OF the remedy contains 200 Tablets
for $1.OO and a Registered Guaran-
tee to CURE or Money Refunded.
A 81 Page Almanac tells the story
completely. The medicine is NOT
sold IN drug-stores, only by agents.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-01-31

G. L. viIlnow, loo N. Jay street,
and at Fleming Grocery.