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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-05-20
IS GRANTED DECREE
Mrs. Cassie Lewis Cox Divorced
From Eugene Cox in Racine
Court on Tuesday
WIFE CLAIMS THREAT TO KILL

In the Circuit Court in Racine on
Tuesday afternoon Judge Belden hand
ed down decision granting a decree
of divorce to Mrs. Cassie Lewis Cox
In her suit against her husband
Eugene Cox. The decree was grant
ed on charges Of cruelty and desertion
and the husband did not appear to de-
fend the action against him. The evi-
dence in the case showed that the
couple were married at St. Joseph
Mich, Sept. Z, 1903. The wife declar.
ed in her evidence that the husband
had deserted her nearly year ago
There was one child to the union
Floyd Cox and he was awarded to the
husband. In her complaint the wife
declared that the husband had threat
ened to kill her if she made any eff.
fort to get the possession of the son
and she declared that she feared that
he would carry out the threat AMI that
Tor this reason she asked the court to
award the custody of the child to the
husband with the understanding that
the child should make its home at the
home of the parents of Cox. Mrs. Cox
was also given the right to resume he1
maiden name, Cassie Lewis. She did
not ask for alimony and the complaint
for divorce showed that neither the
wife nor the husband had any real OF
personal property.
The papers in the case were not Oh
file in the Circuit Court here and the
first papers filed included the judg-
ment Of the court granting the divorce
ooth the plaintiff and the defendant
are members of well known families
in the city and the divorce will un.
doubtedly come as surprise to the
friends of both.
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SCOTCH HOLD SOCIAL SESSION

The regular meeting of the Gale
DOMAIN Society last evening was given
over to an open session. All Scotch
men had been invited to attend, and
a goodly number apart from the mem
bership were in attedance. President
W. r. Anderson delivered verv in
teresting address and his remarks
were supplemented by those from sew
eral of the members. Stories we're
told and songs sung which revived old
memories of the native land. j. G..
McGibbon rendered several OF his
pleasing songs which received aearty
encores. Preparations are now under
way for the annual picnic OF he socie-
ty and the picnic committee will be
appointed at the June meeting.
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Police Seek To Locate Two Men
Whose Actions Were of a De.
cidsdIy Unusual Nature
WOULD ENTICE SMALL BOY
Men Sought to Have Louis Heyden
Meet Them at an ssOak Tree in
Kenosha Cemetery Tuesday
and Then Disappeared

The police of the city are looking
for two men. These two men have
been the cause of an Interesting
mystery and while it is impossible to
tell just what their game is or from
whence they came their manner of
work was so unusual that the police are
decidedly anxious to get hold of them
at least long enough to look them
over and find the purpose of their
mysterious actions. The complaint
against the men was made to the
police by the father of Louis Heyden,
a twelve-year- boy residing at the
corner of Congress and Rock street,
and the story told by the boy would
lead the officers to believe that the
men were planning to kidnap him.
The boy is a student at st. George
school and just after he left his
school work Tuesday he was approach
ed by one of the mysterious men who
asked him to come to the cemetery
south of the city as he had something
Ito give him for his brothers. The
boy thinking that the man was some
friend OF his brothers hurried home
and told his parents of the strange
engagement he had made He stated
that the man asked him to 90 to the
cemetery and sit under an Oak tree
just across from the golf grounds I'M
til he arrived. The parents told the
boy to pay no attention to the matter
and when he started from his home
to return to school after dinner the
two men followed him. This time
they had a wagon and when the boy
started to run one of the men left
the wagon and took after him follow.
ing him to the school. The boy later
started for home and the two men
chased him until he was within a few
feet of his home. Then shaking his
fist at him one of the men declared
"Well, we will get you later" With
this the two men jumped into the
wagon and drove away.
The police were at once notified of
the strange actions of the men and
they started out to find them, but
could get no trace.
It is claimed that similar PROPOSE
tions were made to other young boys
in the neighborhood and one Of them
was informed that the men had lot
of money buried in the woods near the
city and they were asked to go out
and take part of the money. The
action of the men was so unusual
that there were lot of people out
searching for them this morning, but
up to late hour nothing had been
found of them. The men could GER
tainly have no reason for seeking to
kidnap the Heyden child and the par
ents of the boy declare that they have
no idea who the men are.
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TO TRY NEW PLAN
Commission Government Soon to be
Tested by Cities of Wisconsin

Within year from this time a con
siderable number Of Wisconsin cities
will have abolished their common coun-
ellis and herds Of aldermen and estab-
blished the Commission form Of mum
eipal government. This was made GER:
tain practically beyond peradventure,
when Chairman Estabrook of the as
sembly committee on cities, announced
that the Whitehead bill as passed by
the senate had met with the unanimous
/ approval of the committee on cities to
which it was referred for consideration
upon its arrival in the assembly. So
well did the senate committee do it's
work on this measure, that the assem-
bly, committee after mature considera-
ton of the subject has determined not
to propose a single amendment and will
report the bill to the assembly with a
recommendation for passage.
The assembly committee learned in
the course of its deliberations that a
number of Wisconsin cities are await
ing the enactment of the law so that
they will at the first opportunity vote
upon the adoption of the Commission
form of local government instead of
the present common council form, and
the prospect is SO strong as to consti-
tute a certainly that many cities will
expeditiously adopt the new plan Of
government of municipalities. The bill
provides for local elections to be held
upon petitions Of 25 per cent Of the
voters, to, decide the question Of adopt
ing the Commission plan.
1t the Affirmative carries, then the
city SO voting shall for six years be
governed by a Commission, and after
the trial of the new method for six
years, another vote may be had on the
question of going back to tie alder
manic plan if the Commission plan be
found wanting. The Commission plan
is governed by Board of Three
Commissioners, called the mayor and
two councilmen at large, each holding
office for six years, but the terms of
each expiring at different times. These
commissioners are to exercise the pow
ers now exercised by common councils.
Substantial salaries are provided on
the theory that the commissioners shall
be able men and shall devote them
selves exclusively to their city work.
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RECEIVER FOR COMPANY
stockholders of U. S. Express Company
Demand Accounting From Officers

Stockholders Of the United States
Express Company which has an Office
in this city, have fled petition in
the courts of New York asking for an
appointment of a receiver for the com
pany. In the petition the officials
make charges of mismanagement
against the officials of the company.
Nothing has been heard in regard to
the matter at the local Offices and it
is not expected tnat if a receivership
is declared that it will have any eff
feet on the LEGAL business of the COM
pany.
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Nicholas Besenius of Kenosha and
Miss Katharine Kaspar of the town
Of Somers, were quietly married at St.
George church Wednesday The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
B. Elskamp. Mr.. and Mrs. Besenius
will make their home in Kenosha.
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Wheatland.
FARMEhs ATTENTION

Highest prices paid for all kinds of
poultry, veal and eggs, at Stahl s mar
ket, 315 Main st. Phone 1872. wifi
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Want ads bring results.
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Office by the latter part of the week.
A Chicago automobile went into the
ditch near the Kenosha City cemetery
on Ashland avenue on Sunday evening.
fortunately the members of the party
escaped without serious injury. The
members of the police force helped
pull the disabled car out of the ditch
and it was so badly damaged that it
was necessary for the party to remain
in Kenosha over night pending repairs.
The state senate has decided to con-
tlnue the probe into the senatorial
primary for an indefinite time and it
has asked permission to have the com
I.mittee in charge OF the probe remain
at work until the special session of
the Legislature of next year. If the
committee is granted this privilege it
is probable that the State Tax Com
mission will have to make another
boost in the state taxes.
Fred Lowell Grand Army Post, the
Woman's Relief Corps and Ladies of
the Grand Army, are requested to
meet at Grand Army Hall promptly at
seven clock P. m. Sunday next, May
E23, to march in body to ST. Mat
thews Episcopal church where Memoir
al Sunday service will be conducted by
Rev. Fred Ingley, rector of the church.
All veterans of America are invited.
c. E. Likes, commander; Joshua Cos
bur. adjutant. DIV
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26
Supreme Court Decisions

Montgomery, November 25.-(Special.)-
The supreme court today handed down
these opinions:
Dowdell, C. Us. f. Cox, as admins
traitor. VS.. Birmingham Railway, Light
and Power company, appeal from Jeffer-
son circuit court; affirmed.
Anderson. Mutual Life Insurance
company VS.. Lula 7. Allen, appeal from
Dallas circuit court; reversed and re-
manded.
Dewitt Fletcher pro ami VS.. Tennes-
see Coal. Iron and Railroad company, ap-
peal from Jefferson circuit court; at
firmed.
Merchants National bank VS.. J. A. Nor
ris ct ais, appeal from Walker circuit
court; reversed and remanded.
Octavia sledge VS.. Western Union Tele-
graph company, appeal from Hale circuit
court; affirmed.
Annie e. Vandegrift ct al. VS.. Southern
Mineral Land company, appeal from Shell
by chancery court; affirmed in part and
reversed and rendered.
Sayre, J-Chattahoochie and Gulf Rail-
road company VS.. b. r. Pitcher, appeal
from Houston circuit court; affirmed
Mrs. A. P. Bragan, administrator, VS.
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power
company. appeal from Birmingham city
court; affirmed.
j. L. Mattingly ct al. VS.. Mrs. Nellie
NJ. Houston, appeal from Jefferson cir
cult court; reversed and remanded.
w. A. Mccalla ct al. vs.. Louisville and
Nashville Railroad company, appeal from
Tuscaloosa county court; affirmed
Birmingham Railway. Light and Power
company VS. J. c. Anderson, appeal from
Jefferson circuit court; affirmed.
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MAN ARRESTED ON
SERIOUS CHARGE
LYNCHiNG WAS THREATENED IN
ETOWAH COUNTY-BlRT CON-
vIcTED SECOND TIME-MEN AR
RESTED FOR FORGERY.
SAMUELS g. CO.'S
EDITORIAL

Gadsden, November 25.-(Sp ecial. D.
but believed to be ]. A. johnson, is
on his way here from Keener, a village
IN the north end of this county, IN
charge of number of deputy sheriffs,
charged with an attempt of criminal
assault on an Swear old child, the
daughter of Rev. E. B. Reed, who lived
near Keener. The act was committed
last evening and the perpetrator made
his escape, but a posse was quickly
formed and after an all-night hunt tn Q
man was captured this morning and
carried before his victim for identi1-
cation. The crime was perpetrated near
the Reed home and the cries of the
little girl brought quick assistance,
thereby foiling the fiend in his crime.
The child Is suffering from the fright
Of the attack but Is thought to be in
q fair way to recovery. Great excite
ment prevailed In the neigh borhood and
fears of a lynching were entertained by
the aw-abiding people. However. the
crowd was kept quiet by the cooler
heads present and the prisoner safely
delivered to the authorities who are
now coming cross country with him to
place him In the local jail.
The jury in the case of the state
against Ennest Brit, the chief Of police
of Alfalfa. returned a verdict late last
night finding the prisoner guilty of
granddaughter and fixing his punish
ment at one year in the penitentiary.
Chief Brit killed a prisoner In his
charge several years ago and this Is
the second time he has had hearing
before Jury of his peers. Both times
he has been convicted and 1t is not
likely that he will try for q new trial
again. He has many friends in Alfalfa
who will doub tless make an effort to
secure a pardon for him.
Because they cashed a che that did
not belong to them, two white men,
VIII Goddard and Herman Alternately,
are now In Jail on charge of forgery.
Alternately received a letter at the post
office intended for another of the same
name. The letter contained a check for
a small amount and this the two men
had cashed and fled the country. They
returned yesterday and were promptly
apprehended.
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TEARS SHED OYER
JUDGES SPEECH
DEFENDER OF THE CoNSTITU-
TON ADDRESSES 400 PEOPLE
AT EDWARDSVILLE-
COUNTY IN ANTI COLUMN.

EdwardsVilIe, November 25.-(Spe-
cial.)-The defenders of the constitu-
tion in Cleboure county are jubilant to-
day over what proved to be the great
est filed day that their side has had
since the campaign began. The scene
at Edwardsvine this morning when an
audience of more than 400 citizens was
addressed by T. S. Judge was affecting.
AT the end of his speech men and wom-
en- were SO moved by the appeal of Mr..
Judge that they threw their arms about
the speaker, many of them shedding
tears.
The enthusiasm a this gathering to-
day and the other meetings in this
county indicate that the result in Gle
burne county will be not less than 40c
majority against the amendment. Good
crowds heard Mr.. Judge at Oh ulafnnee
Tuesday and at Hightower Wednesday,
which beats are estimated at to
against the amendment.
At Random, In Beat 8, Mr.. Judge en-
gagged in joint debate with E. P. Smith,
who was for the amendment, and the
defenders profited much by the tie-up,
Mr.. Judge spoke today to a good-sized
crowd at Fruithurst.
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PELLAGHA CLAIMS
ANOTHER VICTIM
MRS. COOKE DIES AT CUBA.
WORKING TO HEAD OFF BOIL
WEEvIL-WHlTso SPEAKS ON
AMENDMENT.

Cuba. November 25.-(Special.) -Pellagra
claimed another victim when Mrs. G. r.
Cooke passed away last night at II
o'clock after an illness of several months
during which time everything known to
medical science was done for her. The
deceased was born at Carlowville, jan
uary 30, 1878, and was married to C. r.
Cooke in 1902 at the family home, NOV
ing here about five years ago. She is
survived by her husband, two children,
several brothers and sisters and other
relatives in Dallas county.
H. Clayton, local agent of DR.. Knapp's
bureau of the department of agriculture
with headquarters at Livingston, is in
town today making further arrangements
with the farmers for more cooperative
work with view to getting the boil
weevil headed off.
c. C. Whitson of Talladega addressed a
good sized crowd here today in favor of
the amendment. He made good impress
sion, since his address was free from
abuse and vilification of the ants. A
great many warm advocates of the
amendment here have not paid their poll
tax and will be unable to help the cause.
The small number of ants here are all
shaped up to vote and the vote here will
be watched with much interest.
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There is much truth to the
saying: Jack of all trades, mas
ter of none.
The habit of inexpert combina-
tions is the fault of the present
age. For this is the age of spe-
cialisation.
The college professor special
lies different branches of study.
Many doctors confine their
practice to special organic trou-
bles or diseases.
Even among the trades, me-
chanics specialize different
branches of work.
Our American dentist leads the
world in that profession, for rea-
sons that dentistry Is not an as
sociate practice with any branch
of medicine or surgery.
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WOMAN'S COLLEGE
CORNERSTONE LAID

Montgomery, November 25.-(Special.) D
In the presence of a representative party
the cornerstone of the new Woman's col
lege being erected by tho Methodists of
Alabama was laid this afternoon Bishop
II. c. Morrison being the chief speaker.
DIR. A. j. Lamar, book agent of the
Southern Methodist Church Publishing
House, was master of ceremonies.
1t was announced that the main struc-
ture called the John ]. Flowers Memorial
hall, will be complete by August /, 1910,
at a cost of $125000, and that within go
days work shall begin on a dormitory
to hold 200 girls. which will be ready by
next September.
At the services today addresses were
made by DR.. A. ]. Massey, president of the
Alabama Conference Female college,
whose place s taken by the new school;
DR.. w. e. Martin, president Of the new
school; Maj. w. w. Screws of Montgom-
cry. and j. d. Moore of Birmingham.
The Bible, church discipline and many
documents were placed In the stone.
Among the visitors were Mrs. j. H.
Judkins and William johnson, who were
present when the cornerstone of the old
school at Tuskegee was laid 80 years
ago.
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Football Team Given Banquet.

Huntsville November 25-(Special.)- D.
The members of the Butler Training
school football team were entertained
at an informal dinner and reception last
night by Prof. s. r. Butler, principal
of the school The team has finished the
season after winning a majority of games
and the men are all in good condition.
Coach McCollum, who has contributed a
great deal to tho succsss Of the team.
left Immediately after the reception for
him homo In Knoxville,
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play, Miss Topsy Turvy," to a crowded
house. Each one did his part exceedingly
well, some showing considerable histri-
onic talent. They reflected great credit
on Miss Brown, teacher of expression,
and President Hobby, who trained them.
Tonight they will go in a body to Boaz
to attend an entertainment given by the
Boaz High school.
The Butler High school football team
of Huntsville that was to have played
the agricultural school team here today,
failed to come. It was quite a disappotnt-
msnt to the players and to others who
enjoy the game.
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EXpertness Only
The Reward OF
Specialization

A profession which Is fighting
itself into the keeping of spe-
cialists and which is breaking
ties that connected 1t with COM
mercialism is the science of OPP
tometry. (The fitting of glasses.)
There Is every reason why the
science which restores to us our
lost vision should be specialized
like dentistry, and be practiced
only by a specialist.
The science of optics has made
such wonderful strides forward
In the past ten years, that laws
governing the practice of OPTIC
metry have not kept step.
The public has no protection
from the maltreatment of the in
competent through the law.
e. v. Schultz, eye specialist.
second floor, Empire Building.
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AMENDMENT DEBATE.
Judge Almond and Superintendent nj
Robertson at Red Bay.

Red Bay. November 25.--(Speeial.)
The citizens of Red Bay were held in
rapt attention for two hours this after
noon by Judge Il. B. Almond and Coun-
ty superintendent Thomas Robertson,
who presented their views for and
against the proposed constitutional
amendment to tho constitution.
Judge Almond opened the discussion
with an hours argument setting forth
the evils that might be brought on by
changing the constitution. His argu-
ments were clear. He impressed his
hearers as a great constitutional law
yer ana as man sincerely convinced
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that the proposed amendment would
prove a menace to the welfare of the
citizenship of Alabama.
Superintendent Robertson followed
with an hours speech in support of the
amendment. His speech in the main
was temperance lecture with an &C.
casional remark concerning the present
statute on prohibition. Mr.. Robertson
Is fluent speaker, and kept his au-
dience amused from start to finish.
Judge Almond made q Commute re-
joinder and arraigned his opponent in
mastery appeals of logic and oratory
against the proposed amendment. Both
speakers were heartily applauded and
seemed to have created quite an In
terest among their heares.
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Quarterback Cole Injured.

Springfield, O., November 25.-During
the Otterbein- Wittenberg football game
today, Quarterback Cole of the Witten-
berg team was kicked on the head. 1t
was found that he suffered a conclusion
of the brain and his skull was fractured.
His spinal column was also injured. He
has recovered consciousness but his re-
eovWy n doubtful.
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LONG SPEAKS.
Amenders Tried to Stop Address at
observation-disclosures Safe.

Carrollton, November 25.-0Special)-
Tom Long OF Jasper spoke last night TO
the largest crowd of voters ever assem-
bled at Aliceville. Enthusiasm ran high
and Mr.. Long was frequently cheered.
Three amendists interrupted the speaker
at one time, trying to interfere with his
speech Their conduct was pronounced
inexcusable and lost them votes. Pickens
county Is In line against the amendment
by a handsome majority.
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Wins Kentucky CHAMPIONSHIP.

Lexington. November @.-By defeating
Central university of Danville this after
noon, Is to 6. Kentucky State university
football team won the Kentucky cham
pionship and tied the championship of
the south with Sewanee.
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Couple From Huntsville Eicpes.
Huntsville, November 25.-(Special.)-
George Cawthorn and Miss Carrie Penny,
daughter of Eugene Penny of Mercury.
eloped to Fayetteville. Tenn, Monday and
were married.
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ThanksojvInu Dinner.

Oxford Eng, November 2o.-One hun
bred and twenty-five Americans, includ-
ing the Rhodes scholars, met at Thanks
giving dinner today. ]. S. Custer, a
Rhodes student from Missouri. presided.
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PILES crTRED I'VE To NAYS

PAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure
any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or
Protruding Piles In 6 to Ia days or
money refunded. sec.
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News of AIbertviIIe.

Albertviile, November 25.-(Special.)-
On wednesday night the pupils of the
agricultural school presented the comic