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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

The anti-tuberculosis mass meeting
had to contend with bad weather which
undoubtedly cut down the attendance
considerably, but the promoters Of the
meeting must have been gratifed at the
interest shown in the movement. It
is quite evident that the people of this
city are becoming aroused to the i'm
portance Of fighting the "great white
plague" and that the funds to carry on
the campaign of education started We'd
nesday evening will be forthcoming as
they are needed. No one who attended
the meeting could fail to be impressed
with the need for immediate and vigor-
Gus action.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

The Council is expected to appro-
pirate about sixty dollars as this city S
share Of the expense of preparing the
state exhibit for the national anti
tuberculosis congress which meets at
Washington this fall, but the funds
for carrying on the local campaign
will have to be raised by private SUB
scription. It should not be much Of
a task to get all the money needed for
the work here at home for the Stats
tics show that over fifty per cent Of
our population either is now or soon
will be vitality interested in the sue
cess of this great movement.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

All dog owners should watch their
animals carefully for the next few days
and at the first symptom of anything
wrong lock them up where they can
Go no harm. One clear case Of rabies
has been developed in the city already
and that should be enough to make
every dog owner very watchful for the
next few days until the danger of other
cases appearing is passed, It is be-
heved that there is little danger Of any
spread of the disease among the dogs,
but it always pays to be careful in
cases Of this kind.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

The slightest hint of any combination
among contractors to raise prices on
the city is any bidding for contracts is
enough to call for the most rigid in
vestigation by the Council. Should any
evidence be unearthed to warrant the
suspicion that there has been any col
fusion between bidders for city work
ali the bids should be thrown out at
once and new bids advertised for. Fur
thermore the parties to any agreement
to raise prices on the city should be
forever debarred from bidding on any of
the city's future contracts. The city
will pay quite enough for it's work
when there is the fullest and freest
competition.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14
NO EXCURSIONS NOW
Railway Companies in This Section
Have Rule Against Cheap Rates

Is the summer excursion to be given
the go-by this coming season of
warmth?
The passing Of the two-cent fare
laws in several states, including Wis
consin, has caused the roads to curb
their activities along these lines.
Nevertheless the national conventions
at Denver and Chicago have already
been the subject Of considerable dis
cussion and the Northwestern and
Omaha roads have announced that Z
reduced fare will be put into effect.
All over the east and west there will
be meetings of national character this
summer, as usual, but the railroads are
SO far chary of putting themselves on
record as to the price of tickets. This
year the railroads are not saying any
thing about any excursion rate on ac
count Of the meetings and it cannot be
learned locally what the real state of
affairs is to be.
cts hard to tell just what is going
to be done this year." commented a
railroad man yesterday. "There will
be lots of good excuses for excursions
| if the railroads want to run sthem, but
SO far, there seems to be an inclination
to hold out and see if more money can
not be exacted from the patrons than
| heretofore I am certain the roads
running eastward and westward out of
Chicago Will sooner or later take some
action regarding rates for special
events, and believe the customary
reductions will be made, but so far
there is nothing in the way of instruc-
lions.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

Private interest is constantly chal-
longing the public service. Proper pre-
servation of the forests and the devel-
opment of the water ways is likely to
interfere with private privileges which
have been abuses of public rights.
Private rights are guaranteed protec-
ton in the courts of the land and can
not be disturbed by the lawmakers.
Private privileges, however, must give
way to the rights of the people.-Bos-
ton Herald.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

There is nothing that will so quickly
convince any one Of the utter useless
ness of the law requiring political can
didates to file statement of their ex-
penses as the most cursory examination
of the accounts themselves. There is
absolutely no way to check up the ac-
count as filed and few of the candi-
dates give up any information that
throws any light on their actual opera
tions in the campaigns and nobody is
foolish enough to expect them to do SO.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

In many matters the Council has to
disregard the wishes of individuals and
do what it thinks best for the city as
a whole. "The greatest good for the
greatest number" is safe rule to
follow in all cases where there is any
difference of opinion among individual
property owners in regard to public i'm
provements of all kinds. It is impos-
5ible to satisfy everybody.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

With the powerful wave of prohibi-
ton sentiment sweeping the country at
present the bill to restore the canteen
to the army had a fine chance in the
house, but for all that the army officers
almost without exception favor it's re-
storation They have no sentiment in
the matter to influence their Judgment
either, but are moved to favor the can
teen because they believe that it's re
storation would be best for the army.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

1t may be only temporary relapse
but slight tendency in certain quart
ers to drift back into the old order of
things has been noticed (and freely
commented upon) during the past week.
The retail liquor dealers association
will have to look after some Of it's mem
bers a little if the present peaceful
three cornered agreement is to last for
any length of time.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

This is evidently Rockfords year to
make a record for queer and unusual
stunts. That city not only went
" dry but is landing some of her
boodlers for big fines.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

In a presidential year every move
on the political chess board is of in
terest and the make up of the social
democratic state ticket will be closely
watched. That party apparently has
not been gaining much in the last few
years, but hard times may increase it's
vote next fall.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

Kenosha county is going into sugar
beet raising heavily enough this yeal
to show whether or not that crop can
be profitable cultivated in this county.
The capital to build a sugar factory is
ready and waiting if the showing made
this year warrants the investment.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14
AFTER SLICK WORKER
italian Workmen Destroy the
Home of the Man They Ac.
cuse Of RobbIng Them
SENT MANY MEN TO KEN0SHA

Investigation into the claims of ItaI-
ian workmen in Chicago, that they have
been swindled out of various sums of
money by INSCRIPTIONS employment
agents, brings about singular state
of affairs.
These men allege that they pay
agents from So to $15 apiece, under
agreement that employment will be
given them, that they are sent to Mil
waukee, Kenosha, Racine and other
cities, but get no work and are out the
fee charged.
If the claims are true, these agents.
have secured between $4,000 and $4,000
dishonesty, during the past year.
Agents are located in Chicago and they
come to Kenosha and do business.
Among the agents who have worked the
unsuspecting sons Of Italy, was John
BENIN, PIG Aberdeen street, Chicago.
He got money from fifty men and
sent them to Kenosha and Milwaukee,
but there was no work. Returning to
Chicago they decided to get even.
Visiting the home Of Benni they broke
the windows and wrecked portion Of
the place. A riot call was sent to the
police and the police arrived and dis
persed them. 1t was then that the
Italians went to the police station and
related their grievance.
One of the officers Of the Chicago g.
Northwestern Railway was called to
the police office several days ago and
informed Of the complaints made to
him by the Italians, they claiming that
section man on the road had swindled
them. The railway man went to Car
rol and South Milwaukee to see the
men. He found them and they said
they had not paid any money to a sec
ton foreman or any one else for posi-
tions and had not been asked to pay
anything and they all signed state
ment to that effect. The railway of
ficials when interviewed said that they
would not hire any men engaged by
employment agents, but they got their
men direct. Some men had been sent
out by Chicago parties, but were turn
Ou NOWns LULU PECULIAR
about the claims of swindiing, as none
Of the Italians will admit it.
There is belief prevalent among the
ignorant classes of Italians that if they
complain and prosecute their country
men the so-called Black Hand Society
will seek them out and perhaps murder
them or their families. In fact cases
are related where such revenge has
been taken in the city of New York
On account of this belief the swindlers
cannot be easily brought to Justice.
Even if others swear to a complaint, it
is doubtful if the victims would come
into court and give direct and true
testimony. Thus it is that these bogus
agents escape and continue to swindle
their more ignorant countrymen. There
is no possibility of any arrests being
made in the immediate future.
Mrs. John Cline, resident of Ra-
cine for 50 years died at the home of
her dauohter Mrs RalDh Lawrence, Ra-
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

There can be no good grounds for
complaint when the sidewalk ordinance
is enforced impartially against all
alike. It may work a hardship in ind
vidual cases, but it's strict enforcement
will do wonders in improving the APP
pearance Of the city and in decreasing
the number of damage suits for falls
on defective walks.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

The Wisconsin sherifs association
is planning to get bill through the
legislature to increase the term Of Of
fee for sheriffs to four years, but any
one of the numerous candidates fol-
the job in this county will agree to
be perfectly satisfied with two year
term.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

The authorities can go a long way
towards making the campaign against
tuberculosis effective by enforcing the
anti-spitting ordinance.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

A car load of seed corn on the cob
65c per basket while it lasts. Choice
seed oats AZ Id. test. Early and late
seed potatoes from Northern Wiscon-
sin, also lime and cement. The Dunno
backe Co., 800 Main street, Keno
sha. w-3
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

The threatened increase in freight
rates is a serious matter to the mer-
chant and manufacturer and most of
all to the consumer. The latter al
ways foots the bill in the end.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

The weather man started in early in
the week to predict "rain followed by
clearing weather." but he neglected to
mention when the clearing weather
might be expected.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

Try pair Of Pratt s buckskin shoes,
sizes to IL zoe; 1873 to 2 9Oc; 21a to
51a $1.OO. Men IS sizes to IL $1.25.
All solid leather. G. G. Pratt, 258 Park
street. mo
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

The Pacific coast cannot see the use
Of sending all those war ships out
there just to order them home again.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

It was the merry month of May"
once, but it is rapidly acquiring an un-
enviable reputation for suicides, mys-
FERROUS disappearance, and sudden
deaths.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

Mrs. John Cline, a resident of Ra-
cine for 50 years died at the home of
her daughter Mrs. Ralph Lawrence, Ra-
cine, Wis, Thursday night of old age.
She was Y years old and leaves 5 sons
and daughters and 7 grand children
to mourn her loss. She was the mother
of Mrs. G. F. Beckman and Mrs. A.
r. Stahl of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs William Watkins of
Bristol, spent Friday evening in Keno
sha.
Want ad Csc week.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

PHOEBE:
There's. nothing like bread made from
Gold Medal Flour. DEBoRAH.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-05-14

See our enameled refrigerators. j. j.
English. If
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-01-15
THE FARMERS UNION.
The Reduction OF the Cotton Acreage
Wts Discussed.

Memphis, Jan. SIN the Farmers
Union convention to-day, besides
planning for a reduction Of cotton
acreage, steps are being considered
to make practicable the holding Of
cotton by those who are not in shape
financially to wait for months for
their money.
Among the numerous suggestions
made along this line was one having
warehouse certificates for stored cot
ton as basis for bond issue The
bonds are to be sold to members of
the union having the ready money to
spare. Bonds are to mature in one
year, and fair rate Of interest will
be fixed.
The effect Of this will be to band
all sections more closely together by
forming practically one big company
with all the members vitality interest
ed in the price Of cotton.
Another proposition being discuss
ed, is the forming Of regular stock
company and issuing stock with seed
cotton as a basis.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-01-15
HOILEMAN WILL RESIGN.
Bank Examiner Will Become Presi-
dent OF the Peoples Bank.

Anderson, Jan. S.--Lee G. Hole-
man, who was elected president of
the Peoples Bank yesterday, will go
to Columbia in the next few days to
tender to Governor Ansel his resig-
nation as State Bank Examiner He
does not know when the Governor
will want the resignation to go into
effect, but the Governor will probo-
bly, want a little time in which to
select Mr.. Holleman's successor, and
Mr.. Holleman will consult the gov
ernor's wishes. He has the busi-
ness Of the Office in good shape, and
will be ready to turn 1t over at any
time. The position Of Bank Exami-
ner Is a good one, paying a salary
of $4,000 a year and expenses, and
there Will probably be many appli-
cants for 1t.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-01-15
"PIRATICAL"MUTUAL CONCERNS
To BE Curbed--C -Comptroiler Will Re-
commend Changes in I,aws.

Columbia, Jan. SIN his report to
the Legislature, which convenes
Tuesday Comptroller General Jones
will say: ..
There Is a crying need in this
State for law regulating the organ
isation and operation of domestic
mutual fire insurance companies. A
sound system, enacted into law,
would, in my opinion, give the people
fire protection and competition in
rates. This Is evidenced by the fact
that the companies of the Southeast
ern Tariff Association are in active
competition with the mill mutuals."
Some Of these South Carolina mu-
tuals are doing excellent work, writ
ing at greatly reduced rates and
themselves in splendid financial con-
dition. Several others, however, are
pursuing methods of piracy ,assu ming
risks and collecting premiums, but
boldly refusing to pay claims. There
Is no law to even require them to
make report.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-01-15

A tickling cough, from any cause,
Is quickly stopped by Dr. Shoop's
Cough Cure. And 1t is so thoroughly
harmless and safe, that DR.. Shoop
tells mothers everywhere to give it
without hesitation, even to young
babes. The wholesome green leaves
and tender stems Of a lung-healing
mountainous shrub furnish the cura-
tive properties to DR.. Shoop's Cough
Cure. 1t calms the cough and heals
the sore and sensitive bronchial
membranes. No opium, no chloro-
form, nothing harsh used to injure
or suppress Simply resinous plant
extract that helps to heal aching
lungs. The Spaniards call this shrub
which the doctor uses, "The Sacred
Herb" Demand DR.. Shoop's. Take
no other. J. w. Bell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-01-15
ELEoTRIc LOCOMOTIVES.
For the Great Northern for Use
Through Cascade Tunnel.

The Great Northern Railroad has
recently placed orders with the Gene
raj Electric Co. for four 100-ton
electric locomotives to be used in
handling its trains through the Cas-
cade tunnel. This tunnel is bored
through the Cascade mountains east
OF Seattle. The tunnel is three
miles In length and on two per
cent grade. 1t is to 6byiate the nui-
sance and danger from high temper
atures and locomotive gases that the
electric service is being installed.
The installation Is attracting the
cause 1t Is the first to employ three
phase motors for railway service In
this country, and, although a num-
ber Of three phase railways havp
been installed In Europe, the Great
Northern locomotives are much lar
ger and more powerful than any in
use on the European roads. X
Each locomotive will be equipped
with four motors, rated at 325 horse
power, or a total of 1900 horse
power. The driving wheels are six
ty inches in diameter. Current will
be supplied to the locomotives at
$500 volts at frequency of 25
cycles. Each locomotive will be ca
pable of hauling 1,000-ton train at
speed of lb miles per hour on a
be used for "braking" down grade
as we'll as haulh.g up grade; that Is,
the motors will be used as genera
tors on down grades, assisting the
air brake system Of holding the train
and making additional current for
the hce.
The tiexibility and cleanliness of
electric power makes 1t ideal for
tunnel work, and the railroads of
the country are rapidly installing
electrical equipment wherever un-
derground conditions make steam
locomotives a dangerous nuisance.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-01-15

with the victims OF the wreck, but
the damage to equipment, hospital
and physicians' bills, hotel bills and
other charges to be met as out
growths OF the wreck Will amount to
a staggering ngure. 1t Is stated that
hotel bills have not been and will not
until settlements have been affected
with the passengers of the wrecked
train. 1t fs calculated that hotel,
hospital and physicians bills will
reach a total Of $500 per day, and
that the net loss in the equipment
will amount to the sum OF $4,000.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-01-15
South's Richest Woman.

New Orleans, Jan. Mrs MARY
Louise Morgan Whitney, reputed to
be the wealthiest woman in Sha
South, died Saturday night, aged rs
years. She had been i'll about two
months. Mrs. Whitney was the
widow Of Charles A. Whitney, who,
with her father was one of the build
ers OF Morgan's Louisiana and Texas
Railroad, now one of the Drincinal
links In the Southern Pacific Rail-
way.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-01-15
~ a % IL q R EA.
Beam the 9Ihs Kind You Haye Gtwas BoV15
as's'''' y &tHaZZzsm
Extra Session in North Carolina.

Raleigh, N. c., Jan. 8.-Governor
Glenn tonight, after a session Of the
council Of the State, issued his pro-
clamation for a special session Of the
General Assembly Of North Carolina,
to begin on Tuesday. January 81.
The proclamat'o on states that the 81, g.
cif1c purpose Of the extra session Is to
change, modify, straighten or repeal
the railroad passenger rate Of IN
cents mile, passed at the last ses-
sion Of the Legislature.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-01-15
Actor Drinks Wood Alcohol.
(Atlanta Journal, Sth.)

(Atlanta Journal, Sth.)
William Van Dee, vaudeville
player, drank quart mixture of
wood alcohol and witch hazel at his
boarding house, 10h Walton street,
Tuesday morning at LAS o'clock,
and died at the Grady Hospital an
hour later. No letters telling why
he had taken the fatal dose. were
left by him.
1t Is supposed that the cancelling
Of an engagement with the Lyric
theater, at Macon, had something to
do with the suicide.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-01-15
An InsidiOus Danger.

One of the worst features Of kid
ney trouble Is that 1t is an insidious
disease, and before the victim real
ICES his da..uer he may have a fatal
malady. Take Foley's Kidney Cure
at the first sign OF trouble as It cor
rects Irregularities and prevents
Bright's disease and diabetes.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-01-15
Simple Remedy for La Grippe.

La grippe coughs are dangerous,
as they frequently develop into pneu-
monia. Foley's Honey and Tar not
a:aiy stops the cough, but heals and
strengthens the lungs so that no Sc
rious results need be feared. The
genuine Foley's Honey and Tar con-
tains no harmful drugs and is in a
yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
Sold by all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-01-15

10 stop that pain in the back, that
stiffness Of joints and muscles, take
Pineules. They are guaranteed. Do
not suffer from rheumatism, back
ache, kidney trouble, when you get
80 days treatment for 81. A single
dose at bedtime proves tbeir merit,
Get them to-day. Sold by J. W.Bell,
Walhalla; w. ]. Lunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-01-15
Will Shorten Havana Trip.

JacksonN ille, Fla, Jan. S.-The
Florida East Coast Railway will, on
January 10th, open the new road
from Miami to knights Key, the last
arch having been completed a few
days ago.
Already steamers are plying be-
tween Knights Key and Key West
and Havana, making the trip in six
hours, and on and after January 16,
the magnificent tourist trains will
run through to knights Key. 1t Is
expected that the travelling time be-
tween New York and Havana will be
shortened one day by the new route,
known as the Sea-going railroad.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-01-15
BLUE RIDGE RAILWAY co.

BETWEEN BELTON AND wALHALLA.
Time Table No. lin Effect Jan. 8, 1909.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-01-15

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for
coughs, colds, Group and whooping-
cough, grows in favor daily with
young and old. Mothers should ..eep
1T on hand for children. 1t is prompt
relief to Group. 1t Is gently laxative,
driving the poison and phlegm from
the system. 1t is a simple remedy
that gives immediate relief. Guar
anteed. Sold by J. w. Bell, Wal
halla; W. ]. Lunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-01-15

Flag stations.
Will also stop at the following stations to take
on and let of passengers: Phinney's Jamess and
Toxaway, Welcb.
A. Is. ANDREWS, President.
j. X. ANDERSON Superintendent,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-01-15
Chattanooga !.
Reversible
Disc PIows.

Remember that have car load of
these PLOWS, two and three-horse
sizes. They have been ried by many
farmers in all sections of our country
and have proven perfectly satisfactory.
They have passed the experimental
stage, and stand master of all PLOwS
to-day. See them at SENECA and
WESTMINSTER.