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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09
BIG SUIT ON TRIAL
Action of William B. Kerkman Against
Leila and Guy RunkeI on Trial

The suit OF William B. Kerkman of
New Munster, against Mrs. Leila Run
kel and son Guy Runkel of the town of
Wheatland, was called for trial before
Judge Parish il the Circuit Court this
morning and the case promises to be
one of the most holly contested damage
suits ever tried in the county. Many
prominent people from the western part
OF the county came to the city to act
as witnesses in the case and to hear the
testimony. Kerkman who is a dealer
in meats, claims that he was injured in
a permanent manner by falling through
hay chute in a barn owned by the
defendants and he demanded damages
to the extent of $4,000.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09
ARE AGAINST HIS RELEASE
Woman He Shot and Elmer Gittins Be
lieve McKune Sho,lld Serve Time

Despite the desire of Cornelius Nc
Kune to regain his freedom and his ac-
tivity in instituting petitions to the par
don board it is very likely that the
young man will be forced to serve at
least several years more in the state
prison, even if he is not compelled to
serve the full term of Is years.
1t was announced Friday that Me
Kune had taken steps looking toward
his obtaining a pardon on the ground of
mitigating circumstances. In his letter
to the Governor, McKune declared that
Mrs Dunleavy, the woman at whom he
shot, and Elmer Gittins of Racine, the
states attorney who prosecuted his case,
were both willing and anxious that he
secure his release.
1t was declared today that both these
assertions were without justification.
Mrs. James Dunleavy of Racine, form
erly Miss Dorothy Nelson, asserted that
she was by no means willing to have
McKune forego the balance of the
penalty for lis assault, but feels that he
will not be properly punished unless he
suffers the full penalty Of the law for
his crime. Her injuries, she declares,
are far from being slight and asserts
that she still suffers as a result Of them
Attorney Elmer Gittins also declared
himself against McKune' s securing a
pardon. "The circumstances Of the
shooting were utterly cowardly,' said
the former district attorney, to whose
efforts McKune' s sentence was largely
due, "and / should be unwilling for
him to be released after serving such a
short time
Fulton Thompson, the attorney, who
represented McKune on the trial, and
who advised him to stand trial; rather
than to plead guilty, is of the opinion
that it is too soon to begin an action for
release and has advised him to wait at
least another year before starting any
action.
McKune has served but little more
than two and a half years and still has
little over five years to serve, allowing
full time for good behavior.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09

We understand that the closing of the
saloons election day was due to the
Civic Federation, but for a time we
were disposed to give either German or
Scholey credit for one of the shrewdest
moves ever made in a local campaign.
The fact that the saloons were closed
and closed tight was used as campaign
argument on the north side with telling
effect and was worth a lot of votes to
the Scholey ticket.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09
THE IMMIGRANT AND HIS MONEY

How much of the enormous sum
which the immigrant sends back to his
native land could be retained in Ameri-
ca?
The question is practical and an i'm
portant one, for the drain upon our
wealth from this one cause is greater
than is realized. An investigation of
this subject Of the immigrant s use of
his money has been made in New York
and has already resulted in the intro
duction of bill in the state legislature
for the dissemination of information
among the foreign population as to in
dustrial and agricultural investments.
1t has been timated-though the
estimate probably is a greatly exagger-
ated one-that some $30O000,OO0 was
sent to Europe in 1907 by immigrants,
and the investigation disclosed the fact
that a large part Of this sum might have
been invested in America had the immi-
grants been provided with proper infor-
nation and proper assurances. It is
probably true that the bulk of the
money sent back could not be retained
here. This includes payments for adj
vances made abroad and for the main
tenance Of families left at home There
is besides a large proportion Of the i'm
migrants nowadays who do not intend
to stay in America, who hope to save
enough from their higher wages to lay
up sum at home which, at home stand
ards of living, amounts TO competency
But under present conditions not only
is nothing done to check this tendency
by encouraging investment and the idea
of permanent residence here but there
are strong influences the other way
That is, the immigrant banks-of which
there are said to be in greater New
York alone 1000 illegally formed an6
operated-make their profits from the
immense aggregate remittances. It IS tt
the interest of these obscure but insidi
Gus and influential agencies to encour
age the sending of money abroad.
The situation is but one of many il
lustrations of the unnecessary evil
which our want of intelligent study
and treatment of the problems of i'm
migrants has involved. Happily we are
coming to a realization Of our social
political and economic interest in the
newcomer, in his protection from ex
ploitation, his distribution, and intelli
gent assistance.-C Chicago Tribune.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09
MATINEE AND NIGHT
Two Performances Next Sunday at The
Rhode Opera House


A powerful dramatic story splendidly
told and full of interest is what Owen
Davis latest melodrama cts Never
Too Late To Mend' or "The Wander
er's Return" is said to be. Mr.. Davis
has taken for his hero an honest sailor
and for his heroine the daughter of a
wealthy merchant who has been stolen
from her father and before they are
reunited goes through a series Of stir
ing adventures and many trials. Of
course she falls in love with the sailor
hero and he with her, but this is before
either know that she is in reality a
great heiress. Owen Davis is one of the
cleverest of melodramatic authors and
it is confidently stated that cts Never
Too Late To Mend' or "The Wander
er IS Return is his best play. An
elaborate production has been made by
A. j. Spencer who has provided four
teen massive settings for the scenes
Of the four acts as well as company
Of more than ordinary merit. cit s
Never Too Late To Mend" has proved
to be one of the big melodramatic sue
cesses of the present year and is to be
the attraction at the Rhode Opera
House Sunday afternoon at $3.50; night
at 8:15. A splendid opportunity for
country folks to witness one of the best
plays Of the year. DIV
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09
CARNEY COMPLETES LINEUP
Milwaukee Will Have Strong Club In
Lake Shore Baseball League

Manager Joseph M. Carney, Of the
Milwaukee Lake Shore league team has
about completed his lineup for this sea-
son. Jack Harvey, the old varsity
third baseman has been appointed cap
tain Of the team and has assisted Man
ager Carney in getting together strong
bunch.
Last years crack back stop, Baru-
thua, has been signed to do the catch
ing, and Manager Carney will have
two of the best twirlers in the league
in Willie Kumm and Harry Devine.
Kumm is training faithfully. and has
promised to keep himself in good shape
all summer. Devine is pitching for
Georgetown university this spring and
will be in fine form when he arrives.
At first base the team will be strong.
Manager Carney having signed two of
the best first sackers in the city in
Luderus, who played with Winnepeg in
the Northern league last year, and Book
Diesel, who was with Sheboygan last
season. Koloseck at second, Harvery at
short, and Goede at third will make up
the rest of the infeld
The outfeld will be one Of the fastest
in the league as every one of them
made fine records last year in the Lake
Shore league. It will consist Of Kop-
lin in right, Mason in center and Loeble
in left. The team as whole looks
much stronger than last year and ought
to finish well up in front Of the race.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09
FEDERATION BUSY
Reform Organization in the City Close
~ Watches Returns sof Election

Members Of the Kenosha Civic Fed
Grafton watched, the result of the CONT
at the city election yyery closely last
night and it is understood that the
leaders in the reform organization see
IN the election of Scholey great
chance for them to get busy in Keno
sha. Conferences among the leaders
were held last night and it is under
stood that there will be something do
ing along the line of reform in a very
short time. The Federation. men were
very much interested in the fight made
by Frank Symmonds in the Third ward
as he was leader of the Federation
and was hard fought by the Democrats
and the saloon men.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09

There is one consolation and that is
that there can be no argument over who
is responsible for anything that is done
in the Council in the next year. The
Democrats have absolute control of
everything.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09

The position of saloon keeper in
Kenosha at present may be accurately
described as between the devil and the
deep sea. The outlook for him is not
encouraging either way.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09

The saloons lost no money Tuesday.
One of the most prominent Of them is
authority for the statement that any
business lost during the day was more
than made up after seven O'Clock.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09

Notice-Best -four at a reasonable
price. Call at Peter Jacobs and Co.,
251 Market street and receive a free
sample of "Seal of Minnesota the best
on the market. IF
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09

Scholey's run Tuesday makes him the
absolute and unquestioned head Of the
local democracy He is no longer sup
plicant for favors from his party, but
the easy boss who can deliver the goods.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09

The election yesterday was honestly
conducted and every voter in the city
was out. The returns show that Keno
aha has made tremendous strides in pop
ulation in the last two years and that
the voting strength when it all comes
out is over 1900 and that number will
have to be reckoned with in the future.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09

Also careful examination Of the vote
in some Of the ward may help to a clear
er understanding Of the returns on the
head Of the ticket.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09
FROST REELECTED
Will Continue to Direct the Work of
Chicago & Milwaukee Electric Road

A. G. Frost was reelected president
at the annual meeting of the Chicago
& Milwaukee Electric road which is
now in the hands of a receiver, while
H. c. Osborne of Toronto was elected
viee-president to succeed Gordon Ram
sey.
Pierce G. Beach was reelected secre-
tary, and Mr.. Frost and Mr.. Beach were
returned to the directory, the other
members of which ae G. A. Ramsey, H.
G. Osborne and 6. L. Francis. The ann
ual statement has not been completed
and its publication was deferred to
later date.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09
David Shostedt,
John W. Barnes,
Hugo Weight,
Committee.

You don't have to have your confr-
nation pictures taken at any certain
studio, call and see our new styles and
prices on confirmation pictures. Prices
to suit the pocket book. The Doctor
& Pull Studio, over Robinson store. all
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09

scholey is the man Of destiny and in
many respects the luckiest politician
that ever got into the game in Kenosha.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09

And what do you think of Rockford
going dry7 The wave is rolling higher
cure enough.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09

The clothing and shoe dealers in the
city are making a new agreement by
which the stores of the city will be kept
open every evening until after Easter
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09

1t would not be surprising to find
that after all the fun has only com
menced.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09

Whatever may be said about the pri-
mary the election was on the square.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09

The outside papers announce that
Kenosha voted wet. It did for fact
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09
.SOMERS STAYS "WET'
Anti-saIoon Element in the Town
Loses Hard Fight by the Mar
row Majority Of Eight
NEW OFFICERS IN THE TOWN

NEW OFFICERS IN THE TOWN
The elections in the various towns
of the county on Tuesday had a lot of
features of interest in them and the re-
suits were watched with a great deal
Of interest by the people in the differ
ent towns. There were changes in the
town officials in every town save the
town of Randall where all of the form
er officers were reelected. In the town
Of Somers there was fight for license
or mo license and after one Of the bitter
est campaigns ever known in the town,
the friends of license won by narrow
margin Of eight votes. There were
nearly four hundred votes on the ques-
ton and the result may be considered
as representative of the sentiment Of
the town.
In the town Of Pleasant Prairie there
was hard fight between two Republi-
can tickets and the Independents and
the Regulars split up the offices. A. j.
Kelley and Frank Stanley polled the
largest votes in the town. For the first
time in many years Somers elected a
Democratic Chairman in the person Of
James Moran and in the town of Salem
full Republican ticket was elected.
The result in the different towns was
as follows:
Brighton
Chairman-W. V. Gull, Jr.
Supervisors-John Eppers, Thomas
Molitor,
Clerk-Leo Daniels.
Assessor--Matthias Ludwig.
Treasurer-Hubert Zeihen.
Justices of the Peace-E. r. Wilson,
Leslie Halliday.
onstables-Leonard O'Brien, John
Stahl.
Supervisors-F. S. Shuart, Emmett
Shields, Julian Remus.
Town Clerk-Willis Epson.
Assessor. P. Devlin.
Treasurer. r. Lavey.
Justices of the Peace-F. w. Roberts,
J. E. Dixon Gull term), J. T. Herns-
helm, F. F. Leonard Ito fill vacancy.
Constables-A. B. Pierce, Geo. Shields
Clarence Younk, G. M. Bishop.
Pleasant Prairie
Supervisors-T. w. Riley, Chairman;
Toh I'LL l.
Clerk-Sydney M. Jones'
ASSESSOR. II. Tobin.
Treasurer. ]. Kelley.
Justices of the Peace-L. Robinson,
John Claussen.
Constables- Otto Ottosen, JAS Irving,
David Vaughn, George Mahoney.
Randall
Chairman-Charles F. Kline, Rich
mond, III.
Clerk-Wm. Kline, Twin Lakes, Wis.
Treasurer-H. G. Vosburg, Richmond,
Assessor-G. W. McKesson, Rich
mond, I'll.
Supervisors ohm Bernhoft, Oliver
Reynolds.
Salem
Chairman-A G.. Pacey.
Supervisors-E. J. Rhodes, W. M.
Curtiss.
Clerk-John Evans.
Assessor-Ge gorge Huntoon
Treasurer-Robert NJ Dixon.
Somers
| Supervisors-Jam es Moran, chairman
Edward Bose, l.. Frank Define.
Clerk-James E. Spencer.
Treasurer. w. Rhodes.
Assessor-E. J. Gardiner
Justices of the Peace-M. A. Rasmus-
sen, Mich. LIGHTER (full term); Charles
Dorey, E. G.. Ozanne (vacancy).
onstables-Clarence Blackman, Jas
G. Spencer, James Nelson.
Wheatland
Chairman-William Luke, Wheatland
Clerk-John 7. Scherer, New Nun
ster
Treasurer-B. M. Schilz, New Nun
ter.
/ Assessor-Charles Lubeno, New Nun
ster.
! Supervisors-John Hunshbusher, Err
win Speigelhoff.
Paris
Chairman-J. p. Spartz.
Supervisors Charles Crane, Phillip
HEM
Clerk-Charles Sumpter.
Assessor William Williams.
Treasurer-Jacob Drissel.
/ NnrrS uonf ode 40 unrdr a. Lass OK
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09

Kenosha Souvenir spoons, Huck 8
price $175. Sale price 97c at Graft s
store.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-04-09

The people have spoken and the ma
j6rity rules.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25
INGENIOUS NEWARKERS
GRANTED MANY PATENTS.

Patents issued to New Jerseymen as
reported by Drake G. Co., 500 Broad
street, are as follows:
Air-regulator for furnaces, A. Cotton,
Newark; automatic biography, p. b.
Delany. South Orange; hose and gar
ment supporter, e. S. Dorman, New
ark; scissors-sharpener, ]. Fitzgerald,
Newark; reversing-clutch mechanism,
F. E. Hartman, Trenton; boiler, w. S.
Hawley, Landing; iower-stake, W.
Henshaw. Springfield; toy or puzzle,
R. D. Howell, Newark; machine for
molding blocks, J. Jaeger, Rutherford;
thing, e. NJ. Kilbride, Jersey City;
electroplating apparatus, G.. A. Lutz,
Plainf1eld; pumping apparatus, 6. J.
Murdoch, Newark; harness-buclSle, L.
L.. Rounds, Orange; fre-nozzle attach
ment for valves. ]. d. Schierloh, Jer-
sey City; ribbed knitted web. r. w.
Scott. Leeds Point; nut-lock. c. w
Stark, Asbury Park; hat-block. C. e.
Stevens. East Orange. Designs, pencil
case E. Pearl, Passaic; belt, s
NJ. Riker, Maplewood. Trademarks
opened. shell and seed oysters, J. and
j. w. Ellsworth Company. Bayonne;
absorbent cotton and gauze and silk
and catgut ligatures, Lister Surgical
Company New Brunswick
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25
MOVING PICTURE
SHOW GATES OPEN
FOR ALL kids"
Decision by Vlce-C Chancellor Gar
rison Worries Newark
School Authorities.

The local school authorities are con-
siderably exercised over the decision of
Vice-Chancellor Garrison that the law
prohibiting children attending theatres
or moving picture shows, unless accom-
panied by parent or guardian, is I'M
constitutional. Assistant City Attorney
Charles M. Myers, counsel Of the Board
of Education, has written to Trenton
for a copy of the opinion. and the ques-
ton Will be taken up by the Board Of
Education at the mex meeting.
The decision was made in the case of
William Van Horn, who was arrested
in Jersey City for allowing a boy to
enter his moving-picture show unac-
companied. The vice-chancellor yes-
terday pronounced the law unconstitu-
tional because It exempts picture
shows In public and private schools,
Sunday schools and churches. and
therefore conflicts with the fourteenth
amendment to the Federal Constitution
n the State Constitution, which
guarantee equal protection under the
law"
In this city. when the law went into
effect last spring, the moving picture
men threatened to fight 1t, but finally
decided to obey. The compulsory edu-
cation department Of the Board of Ed
ucation c~ooperated with the police in
enforcing the law.
If the decision of the vice-chancellor
stands. the local theatres and moving
picture establishments will again have
a legal right to admit children of tender
| years,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25

continued IL the Legislature Of the
State continued its present policy.
He said hat only three toll roads
remained in the State, but predicted
they would soon be one away with.
About three hundred delegates at
tended tho convention. Most of them
came to the shore In automobiles, and
are making their headquarters at the
Seaside House.. They represent the
Grangers, county boards of f~reeholders
and the automobile associations of the
State.
After the session this afternoon, over
which w. C. Crosby, Of Orange, pre-
side, the delegates will spend a little
time on the boardwalk, and tonight
they will be given "A Night in the
Kitchen" at the Royal Palace Hotel.
Papers of more than ordinary
interest will be read before the
convention by G. w. F. Gaunt,
master of the New Jersey State
Grange; James M. Belden, secretary of
the Essex County Road Drivers Asso-
citation; Frank Bergen, of Elizabeth.
N. j.; Judge William H. Spear. Of Jer-
sey City, N. j.; j. B. r. Smith, New
Jersey commissioner Of motor vehi-
Giles; Joseph w. Hunter, Pennsylvania
State highway commissioner at Harris
burg; Frederick Skene, New York State
engineer and surveyor; James e.
Owen, Newark. N. j.; ex-senator L. J.
Martin, Newton, N. j.; Robert p,
Hooper. chairman of the roads com
mittee, Philadelphia; Allerton S. Cush-
man, acting director Of the Public
Roads Department of Agriculture,
Washington, d. c.; George G. Dlehl
county engineer. of Buffalo, N. Y, and
Calvin Tomkins.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25
GOOD ROADS MEN
IN CONVENTION At
ATLANTIC CITY
Automobiles from All Parts of
State Gather-FOrt Sends
an Address.

ATLANTIC CITY, Sept. 25.-The Good
Roads Association opened It's conven-
ton hero today under the auspices of the
Associated Automobile Clubs Of New
Jersey and with the cooperation of the
New Jersey Automobile Trade Associa-
ton, New Jersey State Grange, Free
holders and County Engineers and the
Atlantic City Automobile Club.
Governor Fort was unable to attend
the convention. but he sent an address to
the delegates, which was read by Fred
erick Gilkyson, State road commits
sioner. He said the people of the State
were interested In good roads. Seven
teen years ago Middlesex County was
the only county that took advantage Of
the States aid In the building of its
roads. Now practically every section
OF the State was aided by the State
fund. One thousand three hundred and
fifty miles of road has been constructed
with the State aid, and 432 miles had
been built without that assistance. The
problem of maintaining these roads
was one which had to be considered at
this time. He suggested that some
thing a little more yielding to the feet
of horses than macadam be used In the
future, and also suggested that the
lines between the several county seats
be turned over to the State.
The Governor said he believed the
new boulevard between Atlantic High
lands and Cape Map would be one of
the best things that could be done for
the State in the way of road building.
The problem of keeping the roads In
repair was the biggest thing with which
the State and counties would have to
deal in the future. Just now the cost
was small because the roads were new,
but they would soon begin to wear, and
then they would find just how expen-
eive the improved roads were. 1t would
cost on an average of $500 n mile to
keep the roads In condition. This would
mean an annual expense of $261, 900,
two-thirds of which the Governor said
was now raised by the registration fees
paid by auto owners. n would be
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25
NOT THE RIGHT HARRY,
BUT OSBORNE ALL RIGHT

The day after the primaries Senator
Colby showed the following telegram
to his friends:
Your nomination at the primary
yesterday was a great victory. Please
accept my hearty congratulations"
The signature was Harry Osborne"
1t was published that n Democratic
candidate, Harry v. Osborne, had
wired his Fluctuations to his opponent.
1t transpires that the telegram was
from Harry L.. Osborne. a New Idea
leader of Bloomfield, who was enthusi-
astic over the victory of his chieftain
and used the wire to express his pleas
ure.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25
LOUDENSLAGER AGAIN
M FOR CONGRESS.
Nominated in First District for
the Ninth Time.

CAMDEN. Sept. 25.-The Republican
Congressional convention adjourned late
yesterday, after having nominated
Henry c. Loudenslager to make the run
for Congress in the First District of
New Jersey for the ninth time.
Mr.. L~oudenslager was placed in nomi-
nation by Speaker of the House of As
sembly Frank b. Jess, and no other
names being presented, the nomination
was made unanimous.
Resolutions were adopted indorsing
President Roosevelt and pledging sup
port to Candidate Taft.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25

A delayed. advertisement brings only the
aftermath Of trade. It's the FIRST cali that
captures the procession of customers.