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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-21

The ice companies are getting more
ice and of better quality this winter
than they have cut before in years so
that the excuse Of poor crop will not
be available when the prices fail to
come down next summer. Not that
the lack of good excuse ever makes
any difference Almost any kind Of a
one will serve.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-21

It is comforting to note that other
and larger cities than Kenosha get
skinned on paving contracts by tricky
contractors. We live and learn, how
ever-at least let us hope we do-and
it letting future contracts the city
authorities should bear in mind that
the man who has to be watched all the
time is a poor one to do business with.
Sharp practice may win once, but even
a. fool can learn in the school Of ex-
perience and the man who wins by his
wits rather than by his work has to
hunt new victims all the time.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-21

Senator Tillman having lost his
reputation for rugged honesty has lost
his all for it was only the widespread
belief in his personal integrity that
kept him from being ridiculous.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-21

With the tax money beginning to
come into the city treasury again there
may be observed a marked abatement
in the enthusiasm for re renchnlent
that was SO noticeable at the time the
finance committee reported.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-21

We hope that among the New Years
resolutions of all the men on the new
lists just completed by the jury com
missioners was one not evade their
civic duties 50 that when they are
called upon to perform the most dis
agreeable and trying duty that falls to
the lot of any man that none Of them
will attempt to evade service.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-21

It would be a good rule to file the
expense accounts before the primaries
but campaigning would have to stop
at least ten ways before the election
to enable candidates to get their bills
all in. We do not believe that some
Of the candidates at the last primaries
have figured out just what it cost them
yet.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-21

Taxes are coming in slowly. If only
it was as hard to get money out of
the city treasury as it is to get it in!
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-21

The first guess of the engineers on
the probable cost of the Panama Canal
was poor one.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-21

VIRGINIA..
Gold Medal Flour makes delicious baked
stuff. RHODA.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-21

WINIFRED.
Gold Medal Flour Is best for pastry.
REATRICA
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-21

Gold Medal Flour for me.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-01-21

IA1BBTE
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
HIGH SCHOOLS PLAY TODAY.
Business and Central Clash in Open
ing Game.

With good weather to-day. followers OF
schoolboy sports are likely 10 be treated
to a swell ball game. when Business High
and Central clash in the opening battle
for the scholastic championship Of the
District
The Stenographers are confident OF VIC
tory. while Central is likewise sure OF
winning Rawlings viii twirl for BusI-
ness and Boetler Is slated for the
O-streeters.
Take the showing OF both teams IN the
early season games. and Business has q
slight shade on their rivals Everything
depends On Rawlings. Il the little chap
Is right. Central hasn't got a look-in.
but II to-day is one Of his or DAYS. there
is trouble brewing. Business has expert
enced no difficulty il hitting pitchers q
whole Tot better than BOetler or Bullock
and the team al present is batting finely
An immense crowd is assured. as mem
bers OF the other high schools VIII help
swell the throng 10 get lines on the two
teams
Business viii bat IN the following Or
der WhiJmgrSh. center field: DOnnelly.
second base: Keane (captain}. third base;
Naughton. left field; Rawlings. pitcher;
Davis. shortstop: Gregory, first base;
Schram, right field, and Fegan, catcher.
Central viii line up as follows: Thomas.
shOrtstOp; Herman. third base: Rheem.
right field. Menefee. catcher. Richardson.
left field; Mcdonald. first base: Boushee,
second base; Harrab. center field; Bul-
lock or BOetler. pitcher
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
THE ACADEMY.
"For Her ChiIdren's Sake

The offering last night at the New
Academy vas Theodore Kremer's meIO-
drama. For Her Children's Sake" AS
the title indicates. the play Is one OF pa
thetic interest. but It is something more.
play OF heart-throbs. and OF startling
climaxes-
The theme Is the love story OF q
motheriess daughter. the trials and tribu-
lations intermingled with sunshine ard
happiness. which she experienced in the
years that followed her desertion Of the
home Of her childhood. through the mach
nations of a wicked woman
The scenic effects and electrical and
mechanical appliances Of the production
are attractive and complete. The circus
scene in the third act. with its tent. saw
dust ring, and other accessories OF = real
circus In full operation. was realistic and
won warm approval
Miss Grace Parette as Edna Kingsley.
the unfortunate discarded daughter. was
touchlngly pathetic and wOn the hearts
OF her audience Miss Blanche Nelpling
as the German housekeeper was clever,
and little Beatrice Neipling and Crissy
JOSS as Edna's children were pleasing and
capable little actresses.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
CHASE'S
Vaudeville.

The audiences at Chase's yesterday
were entertained by an excellent bill.
headed by Irene Franklin in song and
mimicry. Her number IS very entertain
ing. most OF her work coming Inder the
head OF type caricature- with character
istic vocal accompaniment She imper-
sonaJed a waitress and sOUbrette with
effect. and the Juvenile Interpolation. IN
der the title Red Read. Red Head. Gin
gerbread Head. was edifying
Bert Coote and company presented the
clever comedy, "A Lamb on Wall Street, 20
involving the adventures OF a supposed
empty-headed fool with presumably acute
stock operators. Nr. Coote assumes the
part OF the lamb splendidIy. with rem
inisceRces Of Robson. assisted By Guy
Hastings and Margaret Kellogg Ruby
Raymond and company introduced some
especially pleasing dancing. with Miss
Raymond shining particularly with songs
under the caption, street Crch!ns at
;he Amateur Contest while more sa-
jOyabIe dancing was contributed by
Anita Laurence, Of Linton and Laurence
Mr.. Linton adds considerable fun with
his IimeTicks set 10 music Willie Weston
introduced some clever characteristic
songs and limitations under the guise OF
Hebrew. coon. and Italian Raymond
and Caverly furnished a walking sketch
Of the German dialect variety, while a
really novel and interesting feature was
thai OF the SutcIiffe troupe, embracing
acrobatlcs. bag-pipe playing, and the
dancing Of the Highland Fling" The
vItagraph showed an amusing series,
Two Cinnamon IN Paris" the whole ar
ray making up a bin which, while not
showing any overadvertised features
was interesting throughout
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
THE COLUMBIA.
.The Three Of Us.D

ne AhfEG VI ~
The summer stock season was opened
at the Columbia Theacer last night under
the most favorable circumstances. with
the Columbia players appearing in Rachel
Crothers' play. ''The Three Of U.s. before
an audience that filed The house.
The play selected for the opening is
one Of high interest as regards the nara
tive. and fun Of opportunity. with a
homeiy setting, AID reaching its highest
point in the strong emotional scene which
occurs. as usual. at the close OF the third
act. Il deals with the life Of q young
woman. left with the responsibility OF
two brothers, both younger than herself.
upon her. She IS loved by two men. one
wealthy and the other poor, the old. old
story-she, of course. loving the poorer.
IN the course Of a transaction involving
mining property some complications. en-
generate inclinatiOns. arise. and doubt IS
suitor and the older brother. who has de-
generate inclinations, arise. and doubt is
created In the mind Of the accepted one.
which Is really the crux OF the story. for
the woman never doubts All ends hap
ply. however. and the whole thing con-
stitutes a highly interesting play. with
out lofty pretensions. but with plenty OF
character and feeling
The new stock company is led by Miss
Julia Dean. She is an actress OF enEag-
ing personality and attractive appearance.
with intelligence and a decided genius
IN the direction OF emotional expression
IN fact. the remembrance OF her work
in Paid in Full coupled with the pres
ent exposition. naturally leads 70 the be-
lief that the management has secured in
her one Of the best leading women who
has figured IN stock in this city fOr quite
a number or years There Is no reason
apparent why she should not rise TO the
same height of popularity as have some
OF her predecessors
The leading male role is assumed by
Mr.. Thomas Chatterton. a handsome
young man of robust physique. fine voice.
and really about every other quality Of
the successful leading man. Last night
he played Stephen Townly with ar effect
which was nOtiCeably pleasing 70 the au-
dience. and for him likewise success
seems assured The remainder Of the
company did good work last night. and
probably VIII receive more individual at
tention as the season progresses in va
TiOuS roles Mr.. Alexander Calvert ap-
peared as Louis Beresford. AIr Ernest
Butterfield as Glen McChesney. SIR. Alex
ander T. Frank as Tweed Blk. Miss Ruth
Blake as Mrs Blk. Miss Clara Sidney as
Maggie. Mr.. James W Swan as Tren-
holm. Mr. Lawrence Eyre as Hop Wing.
and last and smallest. though decidedly
not the least interesting. Master Jack
Smith as Sonny McChesney.
The play Is wen staged. and moved well
under the stage direction Of Nr Frede-
rick A. Thompson. little Of the hesitation
incidental with stock company first nights
being noticeable.
All things being considered. there IS no
apparent reason why this company OF
players. under good generalship and with
a judicious selection Of PLAYS. should not
furnish an enjoyable spell OF futerseason
entertainment
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
NELSON ASKING TOO MUCH.
Names Severe Weight Conditions for
Match with Mcfarland.

Battling Nelson announces that his
forty-hve-roUnd fight with Packey Nc
FsrIand win be decided AZ Colna on Sen
tember g. provided that Mcfarland agrees
TO g new weight arrangement In the
articles signed recently Nelson consented
10 1S5 pounds. but It is now probable that
he VIII ask Mcfarland 10 make this
weight al the ringside instead Of six and
q half hours before ring time. in which
event there viii be no fight.
Nelson also states that he has agrsel
70 take on Johnny Thompson at Coln1.
on July ). provided the latter VIII agree
10 bout Of ninety-nlne rounds. which
means a finish fight. Nelson SAYS Pro
naoter Cofroth has agreed 10 put on a.
fight and that It is up to Thompson to sc-
cept
Thompson has been challenging Nelson
for the last year. and has always ex-
pressed a willingness 10 bet S5.0o0 on The
side II Thompson means business ne
VIII Jump at Nelson's offer. but II is said
on the quiet that Thompson cannot. make
Is3 pounds. ringside. which Nelson VIII
doubtless insist upon IN other words
Nelson. while Offering 70 fight both Nc
Fsrland and Thompson. is expected to
name impossible conditions.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

Louisville. KY. May S.-From the first
jump to the last Wintergreen. a strong
favorite in the betting. led his field to-day
in the thirty-ffth renewal Of the classic
Kentucky Derby. 10 win by four open
lengths. The race was beautiful to
watch, though 1t did not result in a
closely contested finish.
Two horses Of the ten starting looked
dangerous until well into the stretch.
Miami, who eventually finished second.
laid In behind the pacemaker all the way.
and his jockey appeared TO be waiting
until the stretch TO make his run, while
Friend Harry, in third position for nearly
a mile. made a strong bid rounding the
far turn, only 10 drop back hopelessIy
beaten
Chilly weather and rain in the morn
ing did not serve TO dampen the enthusi-
asm OF the thousands who always attend
the Kentucky Derby. When the horses
were called 10 the post the sun was shin
ing and the track almost fast. In the
auction pools and IN the mutuels Winter
green always ruled first choice. with
Friend Harry and Miami nearly second
favorites.
jam soon After start.
There was a field OF ten. The start was
good. but a Jam occurred just after the
barrier was sprung. Shilling on Miami,
who had the rail. bore out 10 get better
going. and incidentally caused much
trip through the stretch, Powers took the
favorite 70 The front. and getting lead
Of a length sat down to ride. which he
did with excellent judgment. Shilling
dropped in behind. with Miami and the
others. with the exception os Match Me
and Csmpeon, following in a compact
bunch.
There was little shifting OF positions
throughout the Journey. until Friend
Harry was given his head and failed tC
overtake the flying leaders. The time
2:oS I--Was good. considering the con
dition Of the track
The Summaries.
FIRST RACE-Fsrs and oue-half fsrionzs. C-ys-al
Maid. los Pagrl. Si.s5. wou: Dainty Dane. lss
iRicel $50 second; Al Red. 2 Martini. s. So
third Tire, l-97 - Gold Proof, Cone o. sam,
Wool Sandals. ard Royal Tourist also ran
SECOND RACE-F0Ur fuTl0acs Ethelhs1-z l6'
iHans1nl. So6o. Eo1. Martin H 20 (Go0sel 81
sec0nd. Piacide. 100 lfct5eel. KS third. Tine
0,i9 Is. Ceils7et. Princess Tho7e Aiaxie Fereno
A. Lee. Front Row Mona BeresfoTd Hclma s. and
Vain also ran
THIRD RACE-siz f1-lonss Tom Dolan. lN
Powers. SoSz5 won: EuaAd 10 lPszsf, go g
second; ] II. Reed. los NlcGeei. Sl595. third.
Tine. ia - Zeola. Fllfo-d Right Easy. z 7.
shirp. Rchzrd Reed. and Tam Mcjrath slso ran
FOURTH RACE-Tbe Kcntucsy Derby, one and
cne-Iuartsr niles Winter Green. II fPCwersi
Sli5o U0l. Miami IL lShiIlIngl. g Is seclnd. DE
Barley ~ Page s07o. third Time. 2sls Is
Alstch Ne Sir kstesby Csnpeoa. Friend Harry,
NIIchael Angelo VARIED ard Direct also rzn-
FIFTH RACE-F0ur furlours. southern Cod.
IA lWarrsni SE5 Won. D0Eau. rs CHeideH $50
second. Henderson. III 3lc1ieel S.55. third. Tine
0,E - GiUsy. g A. Lehman, and Lsveno sls0 TsR.
SIXTH RACE-One ard cDe-sxteeTEth miles.
CymhaI I8 Page S5 s5- wou. s. Elmwood is
Powers SIs15 securd FirS- Peop. Io9 t2fgsgrave'
S6 third Tine. I,i9 IS PAU RuinaTt. NJ
dades Albert Frzuz- Store Street. Arrow swift ST.
Aulair and Euis- also rzn-
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
MARSHALL LOSES AGAIN.
CaPaBlanea, the Cuban Chess Cham
pfOn, Wins with Ruy Lopez.

Wikesbsrre. Pa. May 3.-Reversing ths
verdict az Scranton on Saturday. Jose r
Capablancs. Cuba's chess champion. &C
complished the defeat OF Frank J Mar
shall in the eighth game OF their match.
played al the rooms OF the Y. u. c. A..
this afternoon. after a complicated
struggle.
The Cuban had tie white pieces. and
again resorted to HIS favorite ruy lopez.
Marshall persisted IN adhering 20 the
steinitz defense, which was the cause OF
his defeat at Morristown in the sixth
game
Cepablanca now leads in the match
with a record OF 70 I, and three drawn
The masters viii return 20 New York to
morrow. where they viii play the next
three games ar the Manhattan Chess
CluJ. on Thursday. Saturday. and Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
THE NATIONAL.
AbOrn opera Company In "RObin
Hood

Hood
Robert. Earl of Huntington. deprived Of
his estates and the girl he loved. again
went abroad in The shades of Sherwood
Forest last night. piilagsd the rich, gave
aims to the poor, and dehed the authority
Of the king. And an audience that
packed the National Theater 10 its doors
followed him In his adventures with the
Sheriff OF Nottingham and Little John and
Alan-a-Dale and Friar Tuck and VIII
Scarlet. and all the other tabled friends
and enemies OF the storied outlaw. who
we're brought to life some years ago and
stil remain persons of an extraordinary
popularity in the opera q Reginald de
Koven and Harry B. Smith.
OF the enduring charm Of Robin
Hood" nothing need here be said It's
story and It's beautiful music are known
by heart 10 the present generation OF
playgoers and appreciated and loved as
they are known. But a great deal could
be written Of the merits Of the Aborn
Opera Company. which opened its third
season in Washington last night. They
gave a smooth and well-rounded perform
ance. with capable principals, a well
drilled chorus, snd attractive scenic in
vestiture. Il was in the singing. partic-
ulsriy. that the company excelled-
George Tallman, as Robin Hood, dis
played a tenor voice Of power and range
Helen Bertram's sweet soprano was heard
20 advantage IN the part Of Marian. For
est Huff, as Little John, sang Brown
October Ale" with such fine spirit and
llaniiness that he was compelled 70 re-
peat again and again. FRITZ Won Busins.
as Alan-a-Dale. rendered 20 Promise
Ne" in finished style. Howard Cham
bers. In The Armorer's Song" and
Ssbery d'OrseI. in Hes All the World
TO Me- were both good The ensemble
work was marked BY precision and sufi-
ciency OF volume. and an especially pleas
ing feature was the tinkers' chorus in the
second act
Besides this feast OF music there was q
flow CT very acceptable comedy. contrib
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04

George ". Rice. and neither one OF them
is anything OF a lOafer when X comes 10
giving sufficient reason for laughter. Miss
IdyIla VyneT is prominently placed IN the
part OF Lulu Temple. N which role she
displays q charming personality in the
various songs and dances that fall 70
her The balance OF the company IS
capable
There are several bright numbers in the
OliO. Blanche NewCOInb IS very attractive
IN her several songs. - Good Nights
Res" IS a hilarious farce, and the -Four
Londons perform wonderful aerial gym
n3stics-
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
THE LYCEUM.
BurIesQue.

The Star Show Girls have q rafting
good show al the Lyceum this week. The
comedy is far above the average and is
interpreted by clever comedians.
The oiiO was excellent jim c Dixon
has a decided artistic singing act. Nico-
demus and White showed ability on dif-
ferent musical instruments Revere and
Yum have an ordinary sister turn. and
Mae Romer sang several illustrated songs
70 good effect.
The added attraction. The Girl in
Blue" was unable 20 appear az either
performance yesterday. owing 20 bad rail-
road connections. but is slated 70 appear
this afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
FAST TINE AT PRINCETON.
Gamble Goes 100 Yards in 94-5
Seconds.

Princeton, y J., May 3.-Some very
fast track performances were seen at
University Field here this afternoon when
the Tigers held their annual Caledonian
games. The seniors won by a slight
margin over the sOphomOres. with the
freshmen a close third The juniors cid
not do much.
Capt Gamble gained a victory over
DaWbOTu IN the 100-yaTd dash. after 2
pretty fight 70 the tape, in the very fast
time OF 8 - seconds. Dawborn went the
22) yards. in q 2-5 seconds. IN one Of the
best races Of the meet Dwight took first
place in both the hurdle events, covering
the high sticks in - 20 seconds.
Princeton viii meet Yale here Saturday
for the annual rack contest.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
LAST NIGHT AT THE
LOCAL PLAYHOUSES

uted by William n West. as the Sheriff
of Nottingham; Sol. Solomon. as Guy OF
GIsbourne. and George B. Frothingnam,
as Friar Tuck rockingham Is immense
ly popular in Washington. and received
al ovation at his first entrance
There Is a good deal mere Of solid en-
ioyment and profit 20 be gotten out OF
the Aborn Company's performance Of
Robin Hood than many an audience
finds in a play that exacts 81 for orches-
ira seats.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
WILL RACE At GRAVEsEND.
Brooklyn Jockey Club Not to Use
the AQueduct Course.


New York. Nay 3-The Brooklyn Jockey
Club. which IS controlled by P. J. Dwyer,
VIII hold its coming spring meeting at
the historic Gravesend track once again,
instead OF az Aqueduct. the track also
owned by Mr. Dwyer in Queens County
The GTaveSend meeting VIII open on
Thursday, June 8. the day after the wind
Up al Belmont PARK and il is understood
that The $500 Brooklyn Handicap viii be
the attraction On that date The Brooklyn
Jockey Club has planned so far TO race
three days a week I'D 10 and Including
June g
Sheespshead Bay is scheduled 20 open
Thursday. June a. with the classic SU-
burban Handicap, $500 guaranteed. as
the feature, the schedule calling for
three Gays q week Up 70 and including
July g When YOnkers opens. on the
following day. the feature VIII be the
$500 Empire City Handicap. which viii
precede q list OF liberal stakes
BOOkmaki1g viii be absolutely prOhib-
tied al the Belmont Park session There
was no interference with oral speculation
last fall, and il Is believed that there viii
BE no trouble in doing business on those
lines when the big track opens. a week
from Thursday. with the $500 MetrOpOli-
tan Handicap as the magnet
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
PROKOS THROWS SwANSTON.
Terrible swede Gets One Fan, bat
Loses the Match.

wilkesbarre. Pa. May 3-Before 2.500
persons at the Li5erne Theater. jim
Prokos. the Greek Demon. won his match
with Al Swanston. the Terrible Swede.
to-day Tie agreement vas that Swan
ston was to throw Proxies twice within
an hour.
swsnston threw Prokos Ia eighteen min
utes with a crotch hold and a half Mel
son In the second half Prokos turned
the tables and threw Swsnston IN thrss
minutes. using a body hold and a half
Nelson
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
THE GAYETY.
BurIesqae.

Crowded houses greeted the appearance
Of the Rose Hi Folly Company at the
Gayety Theater yesterday. The embar-
RAISING situations in which Mooney and
McSweeney become eutangled throughout
the burletts, Knights Of the Garter, =
furnish the backbone OF the entertain
ment. These two familiar roustsbouts are
interpreted BY Messrs. 7. E Thomas and
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
BETHANY DEFEATS NINTH.
Captures First Game in the Church
League by : to l.

Bethany Won yesterdays game with
Ninth, 20 !, before the largest crowd
that ever witnessed a game IN the north
east section
Both teams started OF with 4 brace OF
runs IN the opening inning. but the next
round proved the undoing OF the Ninth
street aggregation, as in this session
the Baptists piled I'D five tallies. which
was more than enough 70 win
While Litchfeld was tapped for nine
hits. the left-handed Jwirler was wise in
keeping his hits scattered. and despite
Ninth's attempts to even things Up. they
could do little with his delivery
The hitting OF Davis and MarceTon was
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
norando Beat. lIaIonex.

Yonksrs. n. Y. May AIN a fifteen
mile race here tonight Dorando defeated
Matt Maloney Time. 1:2S:S3- The first
five miles were run in 2S minutes and 81
seconds. Dorsndo leading During the
sixth mile Dorando gained a lap and held
this lead 10 the finish
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
senecas Win Again.

The Senecas overwhelmed the Cayugas
IL an interesting game yesterday after
noon by the score Of Is 70 g. The bat
teries were Bush and Johnson, for the
Senecas. and Loveless and Mcdonald. for
tie Cayugas. This afternoon the Senecas
play the Mohswks, at Twelfth and Q
streets northwest. TO decide to leader in
the Iroquois League
The Washington herald., 1909-05-04
Peek Memorial. Play To-day.

Peck Memorials make. their debut into
balloon when they meet the strong Ham
line team in the second game OF the
Church League series this afternoon.
The Peck team is composed Of notable
local talent, and great things ara eX-
pected OF this Unheard-of organization.
Pecks VIII line up in the following order:
Goucher. l. E; Rapp, c. E.; Lewis, T. f. /;
Rogers. e5 b.. Riddle. 1st b.; Keane. Sd
b.: McDOnOUgh, S. S; Sullivan, C.
Rs1rns n