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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-07
The New International Map.

The publication of the first sheets OF
the international map Of the world
marks the beginning OF new epoch
of cartography. 1t is for the first time
that We are to have such a map on a
uniform system, in which all the sheets
are arranged to fit together along the
margins: uniform in the reckoning of
longitudes from the meridian of Green
WITCH; uniform in their reckoning heights
in meters above the mean level of the
sea. There will be the same method OF
indicating the relief of the land, the
same conventional signs for towns.
cities, or roads; the same style of let
tering to distinguish between physical
and political features. In word, the
entire map will be written in the same
language, and he who learns how to
read one sheet will know how to read
them all.
Few among US realize the importance
acquired by the art of map making in
the past ten years. The benefciaries on
large scale are the owners and users
of automobiles. Only second to them
as the users Of the products of the car
biographical science are the aviators The
flying machine is curiously dependent
upon the map An aviator must learn
how to read maps. as he must learn
how to humor a gasoline engine.
Two points gave trouble to the dele
gates OF the Powers to whom the rules
for the making of the international map
were referred-the choice of the initial
meridian and the choice of the unit of
length to be used in the representation
of heights. If there was to be a prime
meridian at all, the choice of the me-
ridian of Greenwich almost was inevi-
table. The maps and charts whose lon
gitudes were referred to that meridian
were greater in number than the totality
Of map and charts that referred to all
other meridians together. Only one
other meridian. with any claim to uni
versatility was in use-the meridian of
the Island of Ferro. This. on some few
maps, preserves the memory of the
great Papal division of the world be-
tween the Portuguese and the Span
iards. On the present occasion the me-
ridian of Ferro, however, had no sup
porters. There was none other than
Greenwich that had any claim to ac-
ceptance
At first the delegates of France pro-
posed to strike bargain of the kind
that is familiar to all who have followed
the negotiations preceding the adoption
by that country of the time of Western
Europe. They would agree to the me-
ridian of Greenwich. if Britain would
adopt the metric system as the standard
of her weights and measures. This was
rejected. A change of time once for
all is the easiest thing in the world to
make, any confusion that might result
being only temporary, almost momen-
tary. On the other hand, the adoption
by Great Britain of the metric system
in everyday affairs would be change
which. even if desirable, would make
difficulties. confusions, and expense for
a long time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-07

usually buys the brick from him before
he throws It,
There Ii plenty Of Independence in this
country. but most OF 1t has been bought
up. The meat trust has SO much indie
pendence that It recently told the gov
eminent to go to grass
Independence is a very precious thing
and brings a high market price nova
days. Even the bravest tyrant would
hardly dare to stop an American and
take his Independence away from him.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-07
4 Safer Theme.

Colonel. We want you to address an
audience OF sales.--future voters"
An right. I'll talk to them about
rearing children.
Colonel. this Is a very fashionable
audience. l doubt IL there's a mother in
1t. Couldn't you make a few well chosen
remarks on the subject of auction
bridge"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-07
Did His Best.

You promised to have an overwhelm-
ing demand for me- complained the
candidate. Yet there were only fourteen
people in the hall
Best l could do for the SIS you gave
me. boss" declared his henchman. II
got twelve men at 81 a piece. ana two
boys at so cents each. I made 1t as over
whelming as i could for the money"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-07
4 Frank Statement.

Where do you go for the summer
To Punk Beach
Why"
To be frank. because il is cheap"
And low do you pass the time
oh. We all sit around and explain
why We got tired OF Newport"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-07
THE PEOPLES FORUM
Plea for Policemen.

To the Editor: Why is 1t that every
year the attention Of the Superintendent
Of Police has to be called to the fact
that summer has arrived, and that TIE
patrolmen are suffering from the et-
forcement Of fool order which comp5ls
them to walk the streets under a tas-
tering sun with their coats buttonedT
B. EDWARD NeCfNN.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-07
Some Class.

Some class to our graduating exer-
cIses. believe me"
"Aw. roped in some Senator. I s'pose."
Senator nothing. We had the diplo-
mas delivered by a southpaw pitcher.
Some class, eh?"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-07
What They All shy.

And now on mountain top or farm
The folks admit the days are warm.
Then they uncork the same old wheeze:
AT night We always get breeze
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-07

July :. 15sa-Queen Elizabeth has her
first ice cream soda.
July :. 1722-Peter the Great abolishes
the abuse OF ball players by spectators
in Russia.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-07
Uncle Pennywise Says,

A tramp has nobody to welcome him
home; but still, he has no constituents
to face.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-07
THE POLITICAL SITUATION.

The campaign which confronts the
American people bids fair to be the
most bitterly contested since 1896. IN
= different form the same elements arc
noticeable. Upon the one side is Pres
ident Taft. representing orderly and
constitutional procedure. business sta
bility, and certain progress. Upon the
othsr, side is Woodrow Wilson, rep
resenting a departure from the long
established system of representative
government under which the nation has
grown to greatness, an alliance with
radical policies and determination to
raze tine tariff. There still remains to
be injected into the situation a third
element, personihed in Mr.. Roosevelt,
which regards as conservative even the
Populistic declarations of 1896 and
which would absolutely revolutionize
, social and political conditions, even to
allowing judicial decisions to be the
subject of popular vote.
In the selection of Woodrow Wilson
as their nominee the Democrats IN
doubtedly solved a difficult problem to
best advantage. Gov. Wilson won be-
cause it developed that he was the most
available man, and because it was be-
heved that he would not only poll the
greatest Democratic strength, but also
be accorded considerable support from
the ranks of the anti-Taft Republicans.
This latter hope will in some degree be
blasted by the refusal of Mr.. Roose-
Welt to accept him as satisfactory can
didate-a refusal based upon Mr..
Roosevelts own desire to himself be a
nominee. 1t is difficult to predict,
therefore, how the voters will align
themselves. The political waters are
too much disturbed, and We must wait
for the precipitation which comes only
with time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-07

The points in Mr. Wilson's favor are
that his dramatic entry into national
politics and his sudden rise to the high
elevation which he now occupies ap-
peal to the imagination; that he is a
man with few blemishes; that he is
cultured, clean, and able. 1t will be
remembered against him that ne has a
habit of forgetting his friends when he
has no further use for them, as George
Harvey and ex-senator James Smith of
New Jersey can sadly testify; that the
progressive policies which he indorsed
as soon as they were discovered to be
political assets are not lifelong convic-
tons. but were once earnestly opposed
by him; that he has written somewhat
soornfully of the foreign-born popula-
ton, and that after spending large
sums obtained from invisible sources
for his PROSECUTING campaign he in
weighed against the ultra-rich in terms
that warmed the cookies of Bryan's
heart. Gov. Wilson Will find more than
once during the campaign that he will
be placed upon the defensive; and vet.
with all this, the fact remains that the
Democrats at Baltimore extricated
themselves with some adroitness out of
the dilemma in which they found them
selves.
As the campaign progresses it will be
found that the American people will be
brought face to face with the question
of determining whether the advantages
OF the so-called progressive policies will
outweigh the dangers of a total up-
heaval of business The latter is almost
certain to occur if the Democratic party
should be victorious. The story of
Cleveland's administration will be re-
peated. There will be an instant and
savage attack upon the tariff, with new
schedules framed by committee of
lawyers upon lines which preclude all
recognition of the protective principle.
In the present temper of the Demo-
cratic mind, the Wilson tariff bill of
1893 would be monument of high pro-
lection compared with the law which
the next administration, il Democratic
in all its branches, would enact. Much
is undoubtedly to be gained by over
throwing the bosses, so-called, and by
charging the sphere of individual re-
sponsibility in government; but much
also will undoubtedly be sacrificed il
the financial ana business policies of the
country are overthrown.
If the Republicans are wise they will
make the continuance of prosperity the
keynote of their campaign. They can
do this with the record in their favor.
for the memory of the last Democratic
administration is unquestionably dis
NAL on.. The long trains of loaded
freight cars, the increase in the rail-
road passenger service, the growth of
cities, the tremendous aggregate of
bank deposits. even the thousands upon
thousands of automobiles which are
everywhere visible. tell story which
ought to be published far and wide. II
may be because prosperity has become
a habit that people have leisure to dis
cuss the new ideas which shrewd and
II
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public mind. II the struggle for ex-
|istenee were little more severe there
would be less opportunity to consider
whether judicial decisions ought to be
recalled by popular vote.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-06-06
MARRIED AT BRISTOL.
Miss Edna Slocum and Fred E. Heller
Quietly Married.

A wedding of great interest to many
Kenosha people was quietly celebrat-
ed at the parsonage of the Bristol
church this morning when Miss Edna
Slocum, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Slocum, became the bride of
Frederick E. Heller. The ceremony
was performed by Father Heller, a
brother of the groom, in the presence
of few very dear relatives and
friends of the bride and groom. After
a wedding breakfast Mr.. and Mrs.
Heller left for Detroit, where they will
spend their honeymoon The announce
ment of the marriage will undoubtedly
come as surprise to many of the
friends of the bride and groom as the
plans for the wedding had been made
known only to their closest friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Heller will make their
home in Kenosha and will be at home
to their friends after July first.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-06-06
MUST CO To TRIAL
Judge Randall Declines to
Dismiss Charges Against
Charles Szklenski.
is HELD FOR MANSLAUGHTER

Charles Szklenski, the employee of
the Chicago Brass Company, arrested
a week ago in connection with. the
death Of Michael Volukas whose death
was caused by compressed air being
forced into his body, was brought be-
fore Judge Randall in the municipal
court this morning. He waived ex-
animation and was held to trial at the
September term of the circuit court
on a charge of manslaughter in the
fourth degree. Attorney R. V. Baker,
who appeared for the defendant, urged
that the man be discharged holding
that the evidence in the case showed
clearly that the death of Volukas had
been the result of an accident. Judge
Randall held that it would be impos-
sible for the court to take this view
of the case and insisted that the evil
dencs warranted the holding of the
defendant for trial When Szklenski
was originally arrested he was held on
a charge of murder, but at the hearing
today the information had been chang
ed to minor degree of manslaughter.
Szklenski was released on a bond of
5000 and was permitted to sign his
own bond with the understanding that
another surety would be furnished lat
er. He was in court accompanied by
his wife and children, but he was not
asked to make any statement in re-
gard to the death of Voluskas or his
part in the affair The attorney for
the defendant will seek to secure his
release on the ground that the death
Of Voluskas was in no way intention
al and that it was the result Of an
accident. 1t is probable that the trial
of the case will attract considerable
attention and that it will furnish a
feature for the usually dull fall term
Of the circuit court.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-06-06
Indiana Officials Alleged to
Have kidnapped Brother of
Overseer of Zion City.
CLAIM He HAD BROKEN PAROLE

Arthur Voliva, brother of Overseer
Voliva, was kidnapped from Zion City
yesterday by Indiana state prison
officials
He was surprised while alone in the
.overseer' Is own office, handcuffed and
hurried through Waukegan and Chicae
go to the Jacksonville penitentiary,
where he is wanted on charges of vio-
lating his parole. He is said to have
been convicted of forgery in Indiana
and sentenced to prison, but he was
.paroled about two years ago.
Immediately thereafter he came to
Zion City, thus leaving Indiana, in vi
olation, it is said, Of his parole. He
was employed in the 1.-THE department
Iof the overseer's religious organiza-
ton. He collected the regular 10 per
cent tribute from members of the
church.
Efforts recently have been made to
have Sheriff Elmer j. Green Of Wau-
kegan arrest the younger Voliva, but
the sheriff declined to act on the or
ders given by telephone or without
proper authority. Chief of Police
Hoover of Zion City said during the
day he, too, had refused to act on
like advances.
Early in the morning, however,
Deputy W. A Rafferty, of the Indiana
prison staff, arrived in Zion City with
requisition papers and turned them
over over to Chief Hoover. A few
minutes later police scouts were sent
out to look over the ground.
They found the wanted man alone
and the Indiana and the Zion CITY
authorities raided the headquarters of
DoWie1s successor. They put the
handouts on Arthur Voliva and hus-
tied him into carriage and to the
train. Meanwhile members Of Wolf
va 5 cabinet had been aroused and they
a|armed out in a protest, but they
were showed aside.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-06-06
LooKNEY BOOSTING COOPER.
Will Not Contest Nomination of First
District Representative.

Henry Lockney of Waukesha will
not be candidate for the Republican
nomination for congress in the first
district.
IT am not a candidate, never
thought of being candidate, and
shall not be candidate said Mr..
Lockney. Furthermore I think Con-
gresham Cooper will be re-nominated
and reelected as he should be in my
opinion. =
It has been intimated that Mr..
Loclney intended to contest the nomi-
nation with Congressman Cooper. He
was the only candidate mentioned up
to date as desiring to take the nomi-
nation away from the congressman.
Politicians from the district say the
outlook is that Mr.. Cooper will be re-
nominated.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-06-06
ELKs INVITED TO TAKE TRIP.
ST. Louis Lodge has Invited Local
Bills to Join Coast Party.

''Bills'' to Join Coast Party.
The Elks of this city, their wives,
families and friends have been invit-
ed by St. Louis Lodge No. 8, B. P. O..
E., to join that lodge in a party to
travel by special train to the Elks
Grand Reunion at Portland, Ore,
leaving st Louis, July l. This special
train, superbly equipped, will be the
home of the party for seventeen days;
on the trip via Kansas City, Denver,
Colorado Springs, through the Royal
Gorge, Salt Lake City, and Portland,
returning via Yellowstone and St.
Paul. The Elks have obtained an at
tractive party rate that includes all
expenses from st. bouis and Brother
HI. R. Gregory, Pierce building, St..
Louis, a prominent Elk, has been
placed in charge of all arrangements.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-06-06
DOUBLES IT'S CAPITAL.
Knights of Columbus Building Assn.
Increases Stock to $4,000.

At meeting of the Knights of Co
lumbus Building Association held on
Tuesday evening the members of the
association formally voted to increase
the capital stock from $4,000 to $780,
600. The new stock will be sold at
once and this will make possible the
payment for the English Building re-
Gently purchased and leave fund of
many thousand dollars for the repairs
planned for the large building owned
by the association. Already many de-
mands for the stock have been made
and it is thought that it will all be
sold in comparatively short time. The
financial management of the associa-
ton has been such as inspire conf
dence and the members of the local
council are supporting the plan with
their money.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-06-06
LIMIT STREET GATHERINGS
Police Get an Opinion from Attorney
for CURLING Soap Box Orators.

The soap box orator is not to be
allowed anbridled liberties in Kenosha
in the future and Chief of Police
0 Hare this morning got an opinion
from the city attorney in regard to
the right of the police to limit these
street meetings. The attorney holds
that while the police have no right
to interfere with free speech they may
stop these gatherings the minute they
begin to be an infringement or a
menace to others. The near riots of
last Saturday night will not be repeat
ed in Kenosha. Chief O'Hare is plan
ming to have firm supervision over
all outdoor meetings and they will be
kept within conventional lines. This
rule is being laid down at this time
in order that the campaign orators
will understand what the city will de-
mand of them during the coming sum-
mer months.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-06-06
VACATION SCHOOL,

A summer school, for the benefit of
high school or grade students who
wish to make up work, will be con
Quoted az the Kenosha Business Col
lege, during the months Of July and
August, commencing june Path. In
dividual or class instruction will be
given.
For rates Of tuition and other par
tienlars call at our office any school
day or Monday, Wednesday or Friday
evening. Phone 456.
jS Lois E. Northway, manager.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-06-06

The wise ones among the saloon
men are not shedding any tears over
the threats Of some Of the members of
the Liquor Dealer S Association that
the city will have to get along with
fewer saloons next year. Most of them
are IN favor right now Of decreasing
the number of saloons to one for every
five hundred inhabitants and Of an or
dinanee that would prevent the council
issuing any licenses in place of those
that are dropped or forfeited for any
cause whatever until that proportion is
reached.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-06-06
SAFETY SYSTEM INSPECTED.
Northwestern System in This City
Found to be in Good Condition.

Employees Of the Chicago & North
western were in the city yesterday
making an inspection Of the safety
appliances used by the company.
There were about twenty-five in the
party. An inspection Of the entire
line is being made. Things were
found to be in good condition here,
it is reported.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-06-06
PEOPLE GET MONEYS WORTH
City Merchants Are Observing Laws in
Regard to the Use of Weights and
Measures Berry Boxes Alone Cause
Trouble for the Inspectors.

EreG+ T. LOWING, cHl0l Inspector OF
weights and measures and Felix G.
Mayer, city sealer, were in conference
on Tuesday. The subject was the en-
forcement of the state law relating to
weights and measures and the state
regulations issued by J. @. Emery,
state superintendent Of weights and
measures which, have the force of law.
Mr.. Downing tried out a number of
places of business and reports condi-
tions as good. He finds the dealers
are complying with the spirit of the
law in most all cases. He did not get
any 13 lb. pecks of potatoes or 8 ID.
pecks of apples as was the case last
winter The greatest trouble seems
to be the berry boxes. He found that
some of the dealers are deficient in
their mathematics and can't compute
the capacity Of a box. If a liquid
quart just fills box it should be
stamped (not marked with a pencil)
SO quart. If the box holds less than
liquid quart it is probably a q qt.,
and if it lies between a liquid and
full quart it is 90 quart box.
Three stamps will cover the sizes of
boxes thus far found on the market.
Commission men are warned against
stamping crates by. guess. They can
be held liable under the misbranding
law. In one store full quarts were
found stamped Sc qt- and II qt were
marked 4-5 at. Next year all boxes
will have to be standard.
Mr.. Mayer, the city sealer is largely
responsible for the improved conditions
in the town says Mr.. Downing He is
conscientiously looking after the inter-
osts of the consumers and intends to
see that every one gets a square deal.
The work of sealing will now go on
in earnest. Mr.. Mayer has first
class equipment. All tests will be
kept on record. All weights and meas
ures found incorrect will be condem-
ned and have to be replaced.
Dealers in paints and oils are warn
ed against having their measures coat
ed with oil. All such measures are
short and will be confscated. Oil
measures should be cleaned out every
two weeks. They should be allowed
to drain when not in use.
Creamery men will have to watch
their butter prints closer. Butter was
found full weight in places visited yes
terday. Mr.. Mayer intends to see
that the Kenosha public gets Is ounces
to the pound. Peddlers should pur-
chase scales for their wagons. A meas
ure may mean court case as there is
too great temptation to stack or
not heap the measure.
Mr.. Mayer is supposed to answer
all complaints relating to short meas
ures. He can be reached by phone by
calling up the city engineer, August
Baltzer and leaving word. All ped
dlers should bring their scales and
measures to the Office for test. Own
ers of new scales and measures should
notify Mr.. Mayer(of the purchase of
the same so he can make his tests.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-06-06
GRADUATION EXERCISES.

The graduation exercises for the
schools of the county will be hsld at
Paddock's Lake, June Goth, 1912. A
musical and literary program will be
given by the graduates. Each school
having graduates viii have one num-
Der on the program. Diplomas will
be presented by the county superin-
tendent. Teachers are requested to
send me the titles of the selections
chosen by their pupils.
J. j. Kerwin,
Co. stpt. of Schools.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-06-06
NOTICE.

Pleasant Prairie property owners
living between Selleek and Selma
avenues and west of Pleasant street,
will hold meeting at Anderson s
Park Thursday evening, June 9th, at
500 clock. Matters of much i'm
portance to ali viii come up and you
may be sorry if you do not at
tend, is
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-06-06

The average newspaper reader has
been forced to the regretful conclusion
hat there is some very fancy figuring
going on in estimating the number of
delegates each Of the presidential
candidates has secured up to date. A.
little reliable information would be
appreciated.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1912-06-06
DYNAMITE.

All grades carried ii stock. Work
done on short notice. Instruction free.
In. ?. Edwards, Woodwork, Wis. WI