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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-09-09
Form National Allied Tobac-
co Trades Association To
Defend Cigarets
WAGE FIGHT ON PROHIBITION

The cigaret has champion in the
field in the National Allied Tobacco
Trades Association, to be incorporated
in Illinois. Application for a charter
was made to the secretary of state
Friday.
The purpose of the association, as
outlined by it's counsel, is to fight legis-
lation considered inimical to the to-
bacco industry. Cigarets are regarded
as in peril and campaign of education
in their favor is to be undertaken.
To help protect the tobacco industry,
it appears, the association is to wage
warfare upon prohibition also. In
fact, the immediate business Of the or
ganization is to plunge into the Florida
prohibition campaign. A constitutional
amendment forbiding the sale of liquor
in that state will be voted on this fall
If passed, the tobacco men fear, it will
drive the extensive cigar manufactures
out of the state, as the Cuban workers,
the employers say, will not stay where
they cannot get liquor.
The association has opened offices in
the First National Bank building in
Chicago and form there Secretary
P. A. Grau will direct the vari-
GUS campaigns, educational and po-
litical. Grau was one of the
organizers of the United States
Manufacturers and Merchants Asso-
citation, an organization Of trades
allied to the liquor industry, formed to
fight prohibitory legislature.
Among the twenty-five directors nam
ed in the application for charter are,
Edward Berriman of Berriman Bros.
Chicago; Matthew Wengler of Weng-
Ter & Mandell, Chicago; John Surburg
of Surburg & Co., New York; E. H.
Cato, f. j. Luce, secretary of Philip
Morris & Co.; G. F. Crosby of 'ETobac-
CO." and others prominent in the in
dustry. These men are pledged, ac-
cording to Secretary Grau, to furnish
all the money that may be wanted to
carry on all Of its plans.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-09-09

TO SELECT OIL INSPECTOR
Civil Service Commission to Hold Elk
animation Throughout the State

Notice is hereby given that gen
eral competitive examinations will be
held throughout the state on Saturday,
October End, for the position of chief
deputy oil inspector in the department
of the state supervisor Of inspectors
Of Illuminating oils. Preferred ages
80 to so years. Salary $100 per month
and travelling expenses.
No person is eligible to enter this
examination who is pecuniarily inter
ested, either directly or Indirectly, in
the manufacture, refining, sale or vend-
ing Of oils or other petroleum products
used for Illuminating, heating or power
purposes.
The successful candidate shall give
bond for the faithful performance of
his duties as provided by law for depu-
ty oil inspector.
Candidate must have detective abili-
ty.
All persons interested are requested
to send at once to the State Civil
Service Commission, Madison, Wiscon-
sin, for application blanks These
blanks should be filed out and for
warded so as to reach the office of
the Commission at Madison not later
than 10 a. m. Saturday, September 25,
1909.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-09-09
A QUIET LABOR DAY
Laborers of Kenosha Enjoy a
Holiday, But no Great
Celebration Is Held
BUSINESS SUSPENDED FOR DAY

The annual observance of Labor Day
in Kenosha on Monday was one of the
quietest in the history of this annual
holiday in Kenosha and while the
annual picnic of the Trades and Labor
Council held at Schend s Park during
the day was largely attended, humid
reds of the laborers of the city went
with their families to other cities or
to pleasure park about the city.
Family reunions among the laboring
men were numerous and the day prov
ed to be a decidedly interesting one
for them.
At Schend IS Park there was large
crowd both afternoon and evening and
several features were arranged for the
annual gathering of the laborers. At
every pleasure park about the city
there was special program provided
for the day.
The members of the Carpenter s
Union who always take large part
in the celebration of the day in Keno
sha went in large numbers to the dis
trict meeting of the organization at
Waukegan where thousands of carpen-
ter gathered to take part in the cele-
bration of the day. The usual OBJ
servance of the day was followed by
the business houses and factories Of
the city and everything was closed up
during the entire day.
It was quiet day for the police-and
the holiday makers all conducted them
selves in an orderly manner and the
courts had little to do this morning as
a result of the observance of the day.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-09-09
Earnings of Chicago & Mil
Waukee Give Little Com
fort to Bondholders
AWAY BEHIND ON INTEREST

In a report filed by the receivers of
the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric to
cover its operations from Jan. IS to
Dec. 81, 1908, a J net increase of
$107,369 is shown: Of this amount
|$1o6,7SS is attributable to the Illinois
division of the road and only 1891 to
the Wisconsin division. The Illinois
division includes eighty eight miles of
the company's 100 miles of road and
the Wisconsin division sseventy-two
miles
After the deduction of interest and
other charges the Illinois division
shows a deficit of $177,212 for the 1908
period. The first seven months of the
present year show net income of
$71 $40 for the division, but a deficit
of $161, 693 is estimated for the full
year. The figures are not encouraging
for the holders of the company's bonds.
Income of Illinois Division
The income of the Illinois corpora
ton for 1908 follows:
Jan. % to Dec. 81. .$lO6. 7SS
Deduct interest on 1919 bonds
($l,0S0.00 5 per Gently paid
by court ................... $4,000
Net income to 1922 bonds. IS 52,78S
Deduct 5 per cent depreciation
on gross income ........... 10000
S 22,7S8
Interest on 100000 1922 5
per cent bonds ........... 100000
Net deficit 1922 bonds interest. $177, 212
The income of the Illinois corpora
ton for 1909 follows:
For first seven months. IS 71,347
Estimate for last five months. $4,000
Net income 1909 .$122,3O7
Deduct interest on 1919 bonds
($1,o80,oo0, 5 per cent)..... $4,000
Net income 1909 to 1922 bonds 68,3O7
Depreciation estimated same as
as 1908 .................. 10000
S 3S,307
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-09-09

Most people are disposed to take the
statements made by the enterprising
advertising agents with grain of salt,
but no loyal son of Wisconsin will dis
pute the assertion made in the railway
advertisements that the coming state
fair will "surpass all previous exposi-
TONS All that is needed now to
make the fair an unqualified success
is record breaking attendance and
that will come if the weather is any
way favorable.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-09-09

The passion for money and the OBJ
session of money getting have become
altogether too conspicuous as American
traits. They bring little content to
those who are thus afflicted and they
awaken resentment in the breasts of
millions. In spite of new teachings
and practices, knowledge still is power.
Supplemented by wealth, knowledge be-
comes power triumph. Without wis
dom the power of money is lawless and
Destructive curse to its possessor and
an evil example to the world.-New
York World.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-09-09
SCOTCH PICNIC A SUCCESS
Members of Caledonian Society Have
Enjoyable Outing at Piper's Park

Members Of the Caledonian Society
and their friends, numbering in all
over one hundred persons, participated
in the fourth annual Scotch picnic yes
teday at Piper's Park, north of Keno
sha. The affair was one Of the most
successful ever held by the society and
great credit is due chairman w. J..
Mainland and the members of his com
mittee for their efforts in giving the
Scotch people of Kenosha a splendid
time. A long schedule of games
under the direction of Messrs. Morse
Lockhart, Wilkerson and Shearer was
carried out and the winner Of each
event carried off a valuable prize
One Of the interesting features of the
day was the ball game between the
married and single men. The mar
ried men had little the better of the
argument in more ways than one.
With an umpire as fair as the average
and the young men batting their best,
still the score rolled up on the side
Of the doubles and the finish revealed
a result of something like 35 to Is
in their favor.
Abundant eatables had been provid-
ed for both dinner and supper ard all
who partook Of the repast were fully
satisfied. The popularity of holding
the picnic on holiday was clearly
demonstrated and in years to come the
committee will give this matter care
full consideration.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-09-09
interest on 100000 1922
bonds per cent ...... 100000

Net deficit 1922 bonds interest. $161 ,693
The statements include the interest
on the receiver s certificates. No re-
ceiver s certificates have been issued
by the Illinois corporation, but 81 ,ooo,-
900 were issued by the Wisconsin cor
poration for the purpose of completing
the road.
The first mortgage, 1919, requires
that the corporation begin in July next
to accumulate sinking fund of So, 800
annually to retire the issue of bonds.
How this can be done>with earnings
running as they are at present is not
pointed out.
The Wisconsin division made de-
felt in four of the first seven months
of the year.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-09-09

There seems to be a general uprising
of the people all over the country
against JOY riding in an automobile
Racine is the latest city to get after
them, so if you are riding in Racine
don't go over twelve miles an hour if
you don't want to get pulled" 1t Is
right, too.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-09-09

There is SO much talk of coal
famine IN the northwest that it might
be a good plan to lay in your winter
stock of the black diamonds right here
in Kenosha No money would be lost
by it as it is almost certain to go up
before January |, 1910.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-09-09

But aib1ins some day in the far of land,
Yen frisk ABBOTT ma feet an kiss MAJ hand
/ never saw the above. in print and
they are certainly rare specimens well
worth preservation.
lawson r. Muzzy.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-09-09

The price of diamonds is to take an
other jump of 10 per cent. Too bad,
but then it is not the fault of the
tariff, but of the English syndicate.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-09-09

A Detroit woman wants piece of
Silent Smith S estate. She claims
100000 as the adopted daughter of a
cousin. The rich have troubles of
their own.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-09-09

Thirty Pittsburg millionaires have
been arrested on account Of failure to
procure automobile license tags. They
say that it is the chaufeurs, fault.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-09-09

Try the want ads for results.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-09-09
Plum Pudding.

Pudding, companion of my parish round
Content to walk to heel or patient wait;
Eager to follow and yet always found
watching attentive at the sickman's gate
Thy task is done and through the busy mart,
The idler sees thee thread thy way no more;
But /, who know they faithful, loving heart,
Expect to find them at the Heavenly door.
The other is much better adapted to
this land of the Scots where we are
how writing.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-09-09

Try The want ads for results.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-09-09
Scotch Whiskey.

Whskey, ma doggfe, lie We still and rest;
Among the banes o. ither friens o. mine.
Eartyye gated l5lke a. things that are best.
And dbl greet to think o'ye lang syne.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-01-14
FIRE COMMITTEE HERE
Representatives Of Protectiytive As
ISOLATION Visit Oskaloospsa.

The Oskaloosa fire departmement en-
tertained distinguished compapany Sat
urday morning. The membersTs Of the
Fire Protection and Water r supply
Committee Of the Iowa Stattate Fire
Protective Association paid va visit to
the city and mad official inyinvestiga
ton OF the conditions existlnting here.
The committee consisted Of of B. t.
Hough, W. A. Hand, j. d. Carjarpenter,
w ". Palmer and F. c. overerton, Of
Des Moines.8 The members of til the com
mittee are firemen, business m men and
insurance men. all interested ID in the
protection of property.
Fire Chief Irwin McCrackefken was
delegated TO escort the conommittee
about town and every considsideration
possible was shown.
report of the findings OF til the com.
mittee will be made public a as soon
as issued.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-01-14
MUCH LIQUOR SEIZED
The "Clubs" at White City Are
... 4, Broken Up. ,,a

b Constables viii Donnelly and Ed
Henley, armed with search warrants
from Justice l., NJ. bacon's court, went
to White City Saturday afternoon,
where they raided three CLUBS, (which
were in full operation when they ar
rived. The keepers of the clubs, 1"
Louis Lampires Lamont Helander and
Walter Acuff, were arrested for keep
ing and selling intoxicating liquors
Fourteen kegs of beer and three gal
Ions of whiskey were found in their
houses. The seized property was load
ed on a wagon and brought to Oska-
loosa. Confiscation proceedings are
set for Saturday, January IL. The
three defendants were cited to appear
before Justice Bacon today, to answer
to the charges preferred against them.
The clubs" which they are called
by those interested, are method used
Dy parties in trying to escape the law.
A number of men 'chip in and pur-
chase a quantity OF liquor which is
stored at the house of one of the
members. The men gather at the
places and drink the liquor no money
being paid for the liquor at the place
called club" In this way, the parties
in the illegal affair believe they can
escape the stringent liquor laws. But,
according to the officers, the offense
Is more severe than If one man should
purchase the liquor and sell it, as all
the members of the clubs are liable to
a big fine The attention of the peace
officers was called to the practice by
officers of the Crescent Coal Co, who
own and operate the mines at White
City and who desire to put an end to
the sale of liquor in the camp.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-01-14
iNGHE DISTRICT COURT
Disposition Of Various Matters BY
Judge and Jury.

The proponents in the Ann Jones
will contest closed their evidence
Friday afterooon and the arguments
10 the jury were commenced at once
W. G. Jones made the opening piga
for the contestants and he continued
his argumet this morning. John r
Lacey will also speak for the con.
testants and w. H. Heating and Flank
Il. Nash win offer the argumenls for
the proponents. The property in,
volved in the contest is valued al
about $4,000. The contestants claim
one-fourth of that amount and IL the
will was set aside would receive
about $5,O00$ The case will probably
not be submitted to the jury until
Monday.
Thomas Wignall was arraigned be
fore Judge Clements Friday, having
been indicted under the name OF
James wigner, for conducting mi
sance. He said his correct name is
Thomas Wignall, and entered plea
of not guilty.
Estate of L. c. Blanchard, decd ;
administrator authorized to pay 500
to the Forest cemetery association as
fund to keep up the lot in the
cemetery.
Estate of Andrew l. 0swandle, decd
final report approved, administrator
discharged and. secureties on bond
released. as's s>a
Will of Richard F. Williams, decd;
will admitted to probate. Evan f
williams appointed executor and to
give bond in sum of $4,000.
Guardianship of John l.. Page, min
or; final report approved and guar.
dian discharged and sureties released
Guardianship of Ernest and Lulu
Schadt, minors; clerk ordered to turn
over to the guardian the money IN
his hands belonging to wards. fa..
j. E. Crandal1 VS.. j. A. McMains
equity; on petition of defendant the
plaintiff is ordered to produce the
boks and papers, checks and accounts
of sales relating to the partnership
as set out in the petition for the pur'
pose of being inspected by thedefend
ant or copied by him, or show cause
to the contrary. ~.~ e..@..@
Israel G. Southwick VS.. Minnie A.
Southwick, divorce; the case having
been tried several weeks ago and the
matter taken under advisement by the
court, a decree has now been granted
the plaintiff as prayed and judgment
entered against defendant for costs,
plaintiff to advance costs before de-
cree is entered. .U ....,... Il IS
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-01-14
Ask to see our $l2.SO
Overcoats.
WALTON'S.
TEACHERS MEETING.
Local Corps Assemble At High School
Building.

Supt. F. W. Else held meeting of
the teachers OF the city schools in the
high school this morning at which time
also the regular salaries were paid.
Miss Mary Van Nest gave report of
the state teachers convention and
Miss Jessie Reid gave paper on the
use of the dictionary in school. DR.,
]. G.. Roberts. eye and ear specialist,
gave a brief talk on the problems of
proper lighting, heating and ventila-
tion of school rooms. He especially
emphasized the necessity OF proper
ventilation. Nearly all of the teach.
ers of the city were present.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-01-14
AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Good Reports at Annual Meeting
Of the Membership.

On Thursday evening, Jan. Z, occur
lred the annual meeting of the mem
bers OF the Christian church. This
meeting is for the purpose OF hearing
the yearly reports from all of the or
ganized auxiliaries of the church. 1t
| is intended to be time of general
social intercourse, especially for the
introduction of new members who
need to become acquainted with the
membership. Rev. S. III. Zendt, the
pastor, reported having delivered dur
ing the year one hundred and forty
FIVE addresses and made seven hum
bred and fifty calls. Number re-
lceived into the church, SS; lost by
letters, Withdrawals and death, SO;
present membership, 700; total attend
ance at Sunday school 1919; average
attendance over 300; annual Offering,
$510.44. One hundred and forty dol
liars of which sum went to worldwide
missions. The Ladies Aid Society
numbers one hundred and twenty
members and collected in all $47196.
twenty-five of this amount went to
charity.
The Christian Woman's Board of
missions collected in cash and pledges
for their work $42145. The Phila-
dora Club has a membership of "A.
It's object is not to collect money but
to promote socisbility and to be gen
erally helpful in the church life.
| There were quite complete reports
from the intermediate and Junior En-
deayor Societies showing how these
young people are in training for the
larger fields that will come to them
later. Mr.. Il. R. Hatcher, treasurer
of the protracted meeting fund re.
ported having received from all
sources. $66796 a sum sufficient to
discharge all bills and leave balance
of 56.22 to be. turned into the general
fund. H. l.. White who has been
church treasurer for a, number OF
years reported the receipts and dis.
Ibursements of the several funds
placed in his hands: Total collections
for the year, $2,90S.62. At the close
of Mr.. Whites report suitable resolu.
tons were passed expressing the
hearty appreciation of the member,
| ship for his long and faithful service.
The meeting closed with good social
hour at which refreshments were ser,
| we'd by the members of the church
board.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-01-14
Don't fail TO see our
Suits before you buy.
WALTONS.
Emphasizing a Need.

Every time the Farmers Institute
or any other large gathering con
venes the demands for an auditorium
in Oskaloosa are more imperative than
before. The institute will greatly
crowd the business in the court house
this month. The jury will be engaged
in the trial of some criminal case and
the board OF supervisors win be head
over heels in work, as we'll as every
county official, but nevertheless the
court room and much of the space in
the court house must be turned over
to the farmers for several days.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-01-14
STORM IN CITY HALL
Council Gives Mayor. Instructions
by Resolution.

Though no names are mentioned, il
Is understood that the appointment
by Mayor Ralston of his brother Ell,
mer Ralston to place on the police
force is what stirred up the hornets
nest at the administration building
down on High avenue. City Solicitor
c. c. orvis introduced the subject at
the council meeting last night and a
resolution covering the point at issue
and several other points not down on
the calendar, was drawn up and pre-
scented to the members. The passage
of the resolution was moved by La.
follett seconded by Minnick and was
passed unanimously by the council
1t reads as follows:
Resolutions As Passed.
Be 1t resolved by the city council
of the city of Oskaloosa, Iowa.
LIST. That no policeman shall be
considered as appointed and accepted
until his bond has been approved and
filed by the city clerk, and approved
by the city council, and no money will
be paid to such appointee upon the
police force until such bond is as
heretofore prescribed, filed ais bond
and HAD the same approved by the
city council. And hereafter any
special police without the approval
and written consent of a majority OF
the city council said services are
hereby fixed at fifty cents for twelve
hours work, this resolution subject to
change at any time by a resolution OF
the city council. E~z - u.s I'D
End. That the mayor forthwith
furnish an itemized account of all fines
and licenses collected since the last
report and the person and the dates
who paid it and the date paid, and
produce the receipt of the city treas.
urer for the payment of the same to
the city treasurer.
3rd. That the mayor keep the city
and J. P. records upon his dockets
himself as provided by law. and at
the time so prescribed by law and
ordinance. ...
4th. That the mayor hereafter
issue all permits and licenses as pro-
vided by ordinance.
II 5th. That hereafter the mayor shall
give his entire time to the duties as
mayor. o.
9Th, That the appointment of all
policemen whose bond has not been
filed is hereby revoked.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-01-14
THREE CALLS FOR AID
But Only One Fire Alarm Has Been
Sounded.

The first fire alarm of the year 1905
was sounded just before three o'clocK
Friday afternoon. The call was sent
for the residence of James Casper
No. 1911 First avenue East, lone
dwelling at the crest of the hill east
of Elvyn Place and the Eleventh street
ravine. The fire, which did little OF
no damage, was put out soon after the
call was sent in for the fire depart
ment. The hose truck was intercept
ed on the way out and did not go Ic
the scene of the trouble. This alarm
was the third call turned in within
two days, but was the first for which
the bell was sounded.
An alarm was sent in for. the w. 4
Cunningham home, No. 429 North
Market street, about nine O'Clock
Thursday evening. A burning chin
ney was the cause of the trouble
Danger of fire passed soon after the
call for the department was sent to
the central telephone Office and the
fire company was recalled before they
got out. of the station.
Another call was sent in from the
Greenough property, No. 21S High
avenue East Frozen water pipes in
the stable north of the old house
were being thawed and the fire useu
in the process was mistaken by a
neighbor for blaze of another char
acter. The error was discovered in
time to stop the fire company from
responding to the call and no alarm
was sounded.