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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-05-12
NOT AN ARREST MADE
Mothers Day" Here Proves Record
Breaker for Police Department

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"Mothers Day. in Kenosha proved
to be the quietest day with the police
department known on a Sunday in
many years. There was not single
arrest made on Saturday night and
Sunday notwithstanding the fact that
usually the police have from ten to
twenty cases to dispose of on Monday
morning. Sunday the police walked
their beats all day long without even
picking up a plain drunk. Late Sun
day afternoon one tramp was found
about the city who was seeking shelter
for the night and he was directed to
the tramp room. He had the Mothers
Day" spirit for a few minutes after
he had been left in the tramp room
he asked for some paper and notwith-
standing the fact that it bore the bust
ness card of the sheriff he wrote a let
ter to an old woman living down in
Pennsylvania. In the spirit of the
day the turnkey furnished the stamp
to mail the letter. There were no cases
called in the municipal court today
and the court and his aids had an I'M
usual quiet Monday.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-05-12
HAD INTERESTING TINE
Members of Girls Guild Of Congrega
tional Church Enteratain Thursday

Z The Congrega tional Girls Guild
scored a large success last evening in
the exhibition it gave before large
company of interested friends.
Each week the Guild meets to re-
ceiye training by physical culture ex-
ercises, military drill, gymnasium
games and use of gymnasium appara-
tus, and are uniformed and, equipped
for this work. In addition to this,
the Guild is duly organized for the
transaction of business literary work
it may choose to take up. At each
meeting some principles vital to the
truest success Of girlhood and woman
hood are considered
The physical culture work conduct
ed last evening by Miss Mabel Will
liams was specimen of what has been
done. The girls did finely with it, the
dumb bell exercise proving particular
ly pleasing. The military drill, with
and without wands, drew forth hearty
applause. Some Of the formations
and movements executed by the girls
in their pretty uniforms were charm
ing.
The following are the officers: Su-
perintendent, Rev Z. 7. Farril; Presi-
dent, Marie Boehm; Vice president,
Marion Gamble; Secretary, Elsie John
son; Treasurer, Nyla Metcalf; Keeper
of the Wardrobe, Josephine Smith;
Executive committee, Loretta Dibble,
Laura Williams, Martha Tanck. These
with the officers form the council. Car
men Molhagen has been the pianist
the past year, which is the fifth of the
organization s work
A very pleasing program was given,
the selections being interspersed among
the physical exercises. Miss Grace
Hart rendered a piano solo very eff
fectively. Miss Carrie Gfroerer sang
with excellent effect. Miss Emma
Larsen gave two readings which were
enthusiastically received.
The banquet for the Guild and the
two companies of the Boys Brigade
battalion occurs Thursday evening,
May 10.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-05-12

Lake Superior is 0.06 foot higher
tina Mast month, OBJ foot higher than
a year ago, 0.39 foot below the aver
age stage of April of the last ten years,
0.65 foot below the high stage of April,
1905, and 0.58 foot above the low stage
of April, 1892. It will probably rise
O.3 foot in May.
Lakes Michigan Huron are OPT foot
higher than last month, O.O2 foot high
er than a year ago, 0.26 foot below the
average stage of April of the last ten
years, 296 feet below the high stage
Of April, 1886, and LOS feet above the
low stage of April, 1896. They will
probably rise 0.3 foot in May.
Lake Erie is O.36 foot higher than
than last month, OBJ foot higher than
ago, OBS foot below the average stage
@of April of the last ten years, 1888 feet
below the high stage Of April, 1887, and
0.78 foot above the low stage of April,
1895. 1t will probably rise O.3 foot
in May.
Lake Ontario is o22 foot higher than
last month, OBJ foot lower than a year
ago, O.40 foot lower than the average
stage of April of the last ten years,
2.46 feet below the high stage of April
1886, and Ito feet above the low stage
of April 1895. It will probably rise
0.3 foot in May.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-05-12

appliances of the said Kenosha Gas
and Electric Company are so grossly
inadequat, inefficient, and antiquat-
ed that said company is unable with
it's said plant, equipment, and appli-
ances to furnish in and to the said
City Of Kenosha and to the citizens
thereof electric current for light, heat,
and power purposes reasonably ade-
quate for the public convenience and
necessity in said City of Kenosha,
without charging and exacting there
for from the. said City of Kenosha and
it's citizens rates and charges which
are grossly unreasonable and excessive
for the service rendered
''That the Kenosha Electric Rail
way Company has and operates in the
City Of KenOsha a plant, equipment,
and appliances which are modern, ade-
quate, and efficient in every particular
for the furnishing of electric current
for light, heat, and power for public
and private Purposes in and to the
City of Kenosha and to the citizens
thereof, and that the purchase and in
stallation of said plant, equipment, and
appliances have been financed and paid
for by the said Kenosha Electric Rail
way Company.
FThat sthe Kenosha Electric Rail
way Company is able, ready, and will
ing to furnish to the City of Kenosha
and to its citizens electric current for
light, heat, and power for public and
private purposes, and to furnish
efficient service in connection there
with adequate in every respect for the
public convenience and necessity, and
to furnish the same at the lowest rates
and charges therefor rendered possible
by the most modern plant, equipment,
and appliances and the greatest
efficiency and economy of operation
and at less rates and charges than here
tofore charged and exacted by the said
Kenosha Gas and Electric Company for
its inferior and inadequate service.
''That the City of Kenosha, by and
through its mayor, he being thereunto
lawfully authorized by resolution of
the common council Of the said city
duly adopted at regular meeting of
the common council held at the coun-
Gil room in said city on the 18th day of
May, 1910, and a copy of which is
hereunto attached and made a part
hereof, joins with the Kenosha Elec-
trio Railway Company in this petition
"Wherefor, your petitioners pray
that after due hearing and investiga-
ton your honorable commission do is
sue, as provided by law, your certi-
fcate of public convenience and neces-
sity authorizing the granting to the
Kenosha Electric Railway Company of
d permit or franchise subject to Chap
ter 400 Of the Laws of Wisconsin for
1907, as amended, to engage in a gen.
eraI business OF furnishing electric cur
rent for light, heat, and power for all
purposes, public and private, to the
City of Kenosha, in the County of Ke-
nosha and State of Wisconsin, and to
the citizens and Inhabitants thereof.
and to do all and several such other
things as may be necessary or proper
in connection with or incidental to
such business.
"Kenosha Electric Railway Co.,
III. E. spalding,
President.
"WaIter Drew,
FATTY. for Kenosha Elec. By. Co.
IN J. scholey,
Mayor City of Kenosha.
"Calvin Stewart,
"City Atty. for City of KenOsha."
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-05-12

It is expected that the United States
government officials will formally &C
cept the new postofice building dur
ing the coming week and by this &C
ceptance the contractors will be re-
lieved of further responsibility.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-05-12

The marriage of Miss Stella M. Pal
merton of Russell, H., and Arthur L.
Gallagher of Birmingham, ILL.,, will be
celebrated by the Rev. S. +. Dimmock
at the parsonage of the First Baptist
church on next Saturday.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-05-12

The marriage of Israel Belafsky and
Miss Anna Bellaffsky both of Chicago,
was quietly celebrated by Judge G. E.
Randall on Saturday afternoon. The
couple left for Chicago Immediately af-
ter the wedding.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-05-12

One Friday evening, May 10, Somers
Camp of Royal Neighbors will give
grand May ball at Woodman Hall.
Everything viii be strictly first class
and up to date. Music will be furn-
ished by Murray's orchestra. Every
body invited. dwm13
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-05-12

Mrs. John zeitler, Mrs. w. Dagen-
lch and Miss Jacobs who left a short
me ago for an extended trip abroad ],
ssaehed Naples on Friday of last week.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-05-12

Mrs. James NJ. Stebbins has returned
to Kenosha after spending the winter
at Manitou, ca
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-05-12
SHOWS CHANGES IN LAKES
Report of Government on Lake Levels
for April Shows Lake are Changing

The United States Lake Survey re-
ports the stages Of the Great Lakes for
the month of April, 1910, as follows:
Lakes water, New. York
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-05-12

Fred Gottfredsen spent Sunday af-
ternoon in Chicago.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-05-12

When in doubt try the want ads,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-05-12

Want ads bring resnlta
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1910-07-14
A Freak Locomotive.

One of the strangest looking loco
motives ever seen in the round house
since the primitive wood burners OF
fifty years ago were relegated to the
Junk pile is in the local house for re-
pairs, says the GAINESVILLE Gazette. 1t
is also a wood burner, but of the most
modern type and is for service in the
lumber camps at Oregon. 1t possesses
huge stack, the cylinders and driv-
ing rods are PLACED at an angle of for
ty.five degrees to the rails and Instead
of applying the power to drive wheels,
they turn huge cogs, and the power is
applied to the two sets of trucks with
which the engine is supplied. There
is practically no opportunity for the
engine to slip and it appears to be cep-
able of hauling a heavy load up a
steep grade even if its highest speed is
only about six miles an hour. 1t was
constructed by the Climax Co. of Cor
rv. Pa, for the Bramhall Logging
Company of Portland, Ore., and is on
the way to that city.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1910-07-14
new POSTOfFICE RULING
Fine for Writing in Packages Sent
Through Mails Raised From
$40 to $IOO.

The government has fixed the max
imum fine for placing writing in
packages sent through the mails at
500. Heretofore there was penalty
of $40 for anyone who committed the
oftense. Then it was only necessary
to hunt out the offender, and if he
acknowledged his mistake, make him
pay so. Then the postotfice in
spector could attend to that. But now
the fine has been raised from $40 to
500 and has become a statute. In
case of an offense under the law, it
is now necessary to bring the offender
up before the court and the case heard.
If he is found guilty the judge may
impose fine as great as 500 and not
less than $40. Packages are included
in all third and fourth class mail.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1910-07-14
COUNTY FARM
CONTRACT LET
COUNTY BOARD WILL PROB LY
MEETIN SPECIAL SESSION
SOON.r

j. 5. Griggs, one of the county poo
commissioners and trustees of the
asylum, has returned from the county
farm where the bids were opened fol
the new buildings. The contracts
were awarded as follows:
Appleton Construction Co., general
contract, $49,171.
Downey & Reese, Milwaukee, heat
ing, $685..
Patterson company will get the con-
tract for the plumbing if the residence
is included, otherwise it will go to the
Reedsburg Hardware company.
Herman Andrae, Milwaukee, elec-
trio wiring, $500.
The total contract is for $6O,931. The
architect fees, sewerage and other ex-
penses will bring the total close to
$4,000. The county board appropri-
ated $45, 900 and to secure the neces-
sary amount to 60 on with the work
the members of the board will prob
ably meet in extra session on July 20.
A. Judevine of Baraboo was one of
the close bidders being less than 500
over the winning firm.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1910-07-14
CLOSING EPOCH
A SAD ONE
DEATH OF A SWEETHEART SENT
THOrIAS DURKlN ON THE ROAD
TO RUIN.

The remains of Thomas Durkin, the
strange man who died at Lodi were
taken to Chicago for burial. The man
was thirty-one years of age and his
tragic ending tells the story of a
shadowed life caused by the death of
his sweetheart.
The Lodi Enterprise prints the fol-
lowing on the case: 1.-The brother said
that the family had been unable to
get any trace of Thomas for more than
two years. Thomas was, he said,
equipped with liberal education, and
used to hold responsible clerical po-
sition with railroad company in
Chicago. He was capable and indus
trious. He was engaged to marry a
young woman and when plans were
maturing for establishing their new
home she was stricken with an illness
that resulted in her death. This blow
changed the whole course OF the young
mans life. He seemed to lose interest
in everything and finally gave up his
position. He commenced drinking,
worked now and then as bartender,
but kept going down hill. Finally he
disappeared and his family could get
no clue as to his whereabouts until
word was sent to them from this place
apprising them of his sad plight. 1t is
recalled by those who heard Durkin
talk during the last Wednesday that
he possessed a fuency of speech far
above the average "hobo" and that in
his delirium he would ring up num-
ber on an imaginary telephone and
carry on conversation with a woman
whom he would call by name.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1910-07-14
A TRAIN CREW
BATTLES TRAMPS
BARABOO BRAKEMAN STRUCK
IN THE FACE WITH A STONE y
TRAMP ARRESTED.
From Saturdays Daily

At Evansville about o'clock on Fri
day evening the crew of freight No, 5S7
had some trouble with two tramps. The
tramps were encountered ON the train
and when the crew attempted to
chase them away one of the hobos
pulled a gun. Chicago & Northwest
ern train crews are not in the habit of
taking to cover at the appearance OF
weapons of this kind and took after
the vagrants. One of the tramps ran
down the side of the train and encount-
cred Edward Hallahan of Baraboo.
The tramp must have supposed that
Mr.. Hallahan was the conductor OF
some member of the crew after him
and struck Mr.. Hallahan in the face
with stone. The tramps then disap-
peared amongst some buildings in
Evansville. The injury to Mr.. Halla-
han was not serious and he came on to
Baraboo.
The train was in charge of Conduct
or J r. Degan. Later the BarabOC
officials were notified that one of the
tramps had been arrested and today
Mr.. Degan and Mr.. Hallahan went to
Evansville to appear as witnesses.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1910-07-14
|cOTTAGERS FOR
DEVILS LAKE PARK
MORE THAN HALF OF THEM
AGREE TO GIVE THEIR PLACES
To STATE
AFTER LAPSE OF IS YEARS.
In rleantime They Are to Retain
Posse ssion and Be Tax
Free.
AFTER LAPSE OF Is YEARS.

That Devils Lake may become a state
park.is alpossibility now taking tangi-
bic form. The state park commission,
headed by L. K. Birmingham of Madi-
son, recently suggested that cottagers
make some practical move soon for the
salvation of the place from the ravag-
ing quarryman. Now they are doing
so, more than half of them having
signed a document agreeing to let
their property escneat TO the state,
gratis, after Is years, the only condi-
tions being that they, their heirs and
assigns be left in possession for that
period and that the cottages be tax free
during those years. The covenant is a
short, simple dOcument-a clear, con-
crete proposal that must engage the
earnest attention of the park commits
sion. 1t is argued that's the PROPOSE
ton is not unreasonable. The cot
tagers cannot be particularly detri-
mental to the lake, if parked, and the
only possible sacrifice on the part of the
public is involved in the tax remission,
which really is petty matter. 1t is
believed the state will acquiesce in the
IS year clause. 1t is understood that
options on all the other lake property
have been procured in the interest of
the commonwealth.
Once park, the state in due time
will of course surround with a fence
bluffs and lake, turn in deer, antelope
and mountain sheep and make wild
zoo of the region, duly patroled. No
more desirable improvement for Bara-
boo is conceivable. The great move
ment is expected to shape up fast, the
agreement of the remaining cOttagers
not being in much doubt. Then the
question will come before the park
commission whose attitude is one of
earnest anxiety to secure for all the
people of Wisconsin this choicest bit Of
scenery that the whole state contains.
The cottages number some 30 in all.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1910-07-14
PREDICTS GOOD CROPS
Baraboo Merchant Gives Encourag-
ing account of Dakota
Trip.

+. G. Peck, Baraboo merchan t, has
recently returned from ten days of
travel in South Dakota. He declares
that reports to the effect that that state
is suffering crop failure are greatly
overdrawn, and he insists that gener-
Gus crops will be harvested. He de.
clares that new land is constantly be.
ing broken for cultivation and that
values has increased substantially. A
number of Madison and Dane county
people have made investments in
western lands and were apprehe nsive
on account of the discouraging
weather reports. Journal.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1910-07-14

Had Been i'm Poor Health for Some
Time-Age 65
Years.

James Patterson died at the home
of his brother, John Patterson in North
Freedom on Wednesday, July 6. He
had been In poor health for some
time and lived alone. On Tuesday
when one of the neighbors happened
in the house, he was found in help
less condition and was taken to the
home of his brother. He leaves one
brother, John Patterson. of North Free
dom and two sisters, Miss Elizabeth
Patterson of North Freedom and Mrs.
Mary Walking of Casselwood, South
Dakota
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1910-07-14
GOOD NEWS FOR POOR MAN
Pittsburg Inventor Says He Has
rIade Discovery That viii Reduce
-.
Cost and Operation of Auto.

Many motorists will welcome the
announcement that an air cushion has
been perfected by George Westing-
house, of Pittsburg, by which steel
wires may be used instead of rubber
without lessening the resiliency
necessary to comfortable travelling.
Mr.. Westinghouse record as an in
ventor gives weight to his assertion
that, by the use of his air cushions
the expense of running motor cars
can be reduced at least so per cent.
1t is further asserted that the cost OF
automobiles will be reduced by one
half, although this declaration would
appearat present TO be almost too
rosy for belief.
The rapidly rising price Of rubber
due to the very heavy demands for
it in recent years, has seriousl y en-
barrassed motor car makers, both in
the United States and Europe, and
scores of inventors have been work
ing to discover either substitute for
the product or some method of increas-
ing the resilient qualities of steel
springs. Therefore, it is to be hoped
that the ingenious Westinghouse has
found a means of overcoming the
difficulty. If so, there is reason to be-
Iieve that the dreams of "poor mans
motor car" will be brought somewhat
nearer to realization,
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1910-07-14
(From Saturdays Daily.)

The funeral services of Mrs. John
Trapp were .held at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. M. Quiggle,
yesterday afternoon. The many
beautiful floral offerings and kind
words of the many friends were great
consolation to the bereaved relatives
at the time of their sorrow. The serv-
ices were conducted by Rev. G. s.
Knight and was very impressive.
Floyd Hook, W. 3. Smith, g. X.
Kindchi and Carroll Hook were the
singers. The pail bearers were, J. E..
Won Wald, Elmer Scoville, N. Strauss,
F. A. Staten, Carl Du Bois and
William Kolash.
Those from away to attend the
funeral were her two brothers, Law
renee Quiggle and wife of Chicago and
John QuiggIe of North Dakota.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1910-07-14
AN AUTOMOBILE
TURNS TURTLE
AND RESIDENTS OF AMHERST
AND BARABOO HAVE A NARROW
ESCAPE:FROM INJURY.

Oshkosh Northwestern Wednesday
evening, July g.
DR.. and Mrs. w. Fl. Wilson and two
children of Amherst and DR.. Wilson's
father, James HI. Wilson of Ninth
street, Baraboo, had a narrow escape
from death yesterday afternoon when
the Wilson touring car turned turtle
north of Butte des Morris and was des-
troyed by fire. The occupants of the
car escaped without serious injury.
James H. Wilson sprained his left
ankle.
The accident occurred four and one
half miles north of Butte des Morris on
the Weyauwega road. The back
wheels skidded and left the roadway.
The car fell into the ditch, dropping
more than three feet and turning COM
pletely over. DR.. Wilson, his wife and
children were able to crawl from be-
meath the car. James I'll. Wilson had
to be assisted from beneath the heavy
auto. The car was destroyed by fire,
which started probably from the ignit-
ing of gasoline from the electric spark.
The automobile was a five passenger
Ford touring car. The accident hap
pened about o'clock.
The party from Amherst spent Sun
day and the fourth with DIR. Wilson s
parents at Baraboo. They came to
this city yesterday afternoon on their
way home. Mr.. and Mrs. James II.
Wilson accompanied them. Mrs. Will
son stopped at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. HI. V. Curtis, 1O7 Central ave-
nue., and the remainder of the lparty
proceeded toward Amherst. When
news of the accident reached this city
last evening, I'll. V. Curtis went to the
assistance of the stranded parry and
brought them to his home mere. For
tunately the top on the auto was
pushed back before the party left this
city. Had the top been in use it is
doubtful if any of the party would
have been able to crawl from beneath
the car.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1910-07-14
INTOXICATED BUT GOOD NATURED
A rIan Awakes to Find Himself in
the Hands of Ar
fists.
(From Thursdays Dany.)

A stranger who had been sleeping
for several hours at the rear of Patter-
sons store was aroused by some young
lads who awoke him from his slum-
bers by decorating his face in war
paint. He took it decidedly good
naturedly and told the youngsters to
get the paint on straight. Marshal
Buckley and Justice of the Peace
Adolph andre came to his assistance
and loaded him into the box of a
wagon. When about to start, the
stranger informed them that he would
lust as soon ride in the seat as not. He
was taken to the jail, where he will
have time to mediate over the result
of too much fire water.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1910-07-14
IaEOIIette Situation.

Senator La Follette's term expires
next March, and there will be de-
termined effort in Wisconsin to pre-
vent his reelection. But the recent
attempts to exhibit the Republicans
of Wisconsin as highly conservative,
and out of sympathy with the aggres'
sive leader who has won so many SIM
gle-handed victories, are not quite con-
vincing. Wisconsin will not allow
Mr.. LaFollette to be read out of the
Republican party, even if it takes the
solid Democrat vote of the State TO
keep him in control of the Republican
organization. 1t does not seem TO De
written in the book of fate that MI.
LaFollette is to retire from the United
States Senate on the same day with
Mr.. Aldrich, of Rhode Island, and
Mr. Hale; of Maihe.- Review of Re
views.