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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-13
New Test Of Death.

A drop of ether injected into the eye
ball is recommended by an Italian ply
sician as the most reliable test Of
death. IL life is still present the ether
will cause reddening OF the eye, but
if death has taken place there will be
no change.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-13
Lono IsIand,a Canal Project

Long Island is agitating project for
constructing a canal along the south
shore to connect the great bays for a
distance Of 120 miles. Tt would reach
New York harbor through Jamaica
bay. The estimated cost Of construct
ing the canal is 100000, which it is
proposed to divide equally between the
state and federal governments.-New
York Times.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-13
Not In His Line.

Nutley-Doctor, there seems to be
something the matter with my head.
Doctor (after an examination)-I am
unable to locate the trouble You had
better consult wheelwright.-India
apolis Star.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-13
UPS and Downs.

There was man in our town,
And he n-as Wondrous wise.
He chopped a tree completely down;
Enormous was its size.
And when he saw that tree was down.
With all his might and main
He leid hold on his good old ak
And chopped it up again.
-Womanfs Home. Companion
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-13
Might Have Been Worse.

Rheumatic Patient-Oh, doctor, / do
suffer SO with my hands and feet!
CHEEKY Doctor My dear woman, only
think what Inconvenience you would
have to suffer without them London
Mail
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-13
One Form of II.

Grubbs-Ihey tell me Binks Is very
much interested in music. Stubbs-I
suppose he must be. At any rate, he
is an expert at blowing his own horn
Richmond Times-Dispatch
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-13

On visit to his grandmother Harry
examined her handsome furniture with
interest and then asked, Grandma,
where is the miserable table that papa
says you always keep
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-13

The reputation that Is built on clev-
erness is temporary; that built on char
lcter Is permanent.
The evening world., 1916-04-22
Racing Season
Opening Is Just
One Week AUaY

Thoroughbred racing IN the North
begins next Saturday with the an
nual hunter and pony races OF the
Rockaway Hunting Club. to be held
at Hewlett Bay Park, Long Island.
This two day meet. Saturday. May
6. being the second day. will also in
augurate the amateur racing season
In this country and he the first out
door social function in this section.
At this meeting the curtain will 20
up on the most promising season that
thoroughbred racing has enjoyed in
many years. This Is particularly the
case In the field OF amateur racing.
The popularity OF the ancient sport
OF kings has been increasing for sew
eral years past, and will be enhanced
this season by the participation OF a
number OF imported horses. thereby
giving the meets more OF an inter-
national character, and by the debut
of many newcomers. including both
owners and gentlemen riders. who
will sport silk for the first time over
brush and timber.
Close to one hundred entries have
been made for the two days racing
offered by the Rockaway Hunting
club. and q number OF prominent
people are included among the en-
| trants, Lest year there were ~ en-
| tries and ~ in 1914, the races In both
| these years being confined to one
day. The "chases" have drawn
record entry lists. while the events
! for timber toppers" are also well
| filled. The few flat races ~ the two
day programme are only up to last
year in the number OF entries.
The evening world., 1916-04-22
Benedict Breaks
Headpin Record
With Score oils

While but eight teams competed
in The Evening World free headpin
tournament at Thum's white Ele-
phant Academy last night one OF
these quintets brought out a record
breaker in w. II. Benedict. who hit
the headpin for u new high individual
score Of ll3. beating James Starst's
previous record for this season by
just one pin. Benedict halls from
New Brunswick. n. j.. and rolled with
the Keystone flve.
There were two additional fob win
ners. J. A. Hall. with l09. and II. IL.
Walsh. with l05. both bowling on
Brcnner's Bronx Palace No. / team.
which totalled 4s6. the second best
score for the tourney to date.
There are no games scheduled for
this event until Monday night. The
scores:
keys,ous,,Grr.nsw.d %, Murhy ~, Butter.
"Gi.S Ssn YORK senst Ts,pboH: bas S'STsa.
Klein ~ Gerber %. BIasi aS. Won poehren Is
.ssnoat ". l-P.,ry. IS il!prsh. 81. si,I
Rronr Palace No, l.-wssh los, H.u 100
Miller lc3,, uule,t ~, RottAch s., Tot., 400.
ser Is. o.rrech, CO. Lipnsn IS. Total S;-i,
SanSls' No. 2-Cotnehssn as iA,mre - u
Mann a., 9; Mann Is. Ssi,on 30. 1o,al, .oi;
ousco-liofimsm II. Dorsch ii. Dster Vs
Bctancolrt ~, folding rs. Total 40.
The evening world., 1916-04-22
Bv BOzen,an Bulgev.

rw,ns1"s another ,5e dnys mS;or "arasns easas
campaigns under way events or
moment are fairly cracking. Signs
point to regular old fashioned base
ball season. For instance:
by whaling ths life out OF wash
ington the Sanks hoped back into
first place--in New York papers. any
way. They are really tied with the
Red Sox. but 30 far AZ our ofhciai
standing Is concerned they lead the
race. Boston papers can do as they
plcase-and will.
BY losing to the Phillies again tho
Giants intrenched themselves in the
cellar.
The Athletics won their first game
Players Olsen OF Brooklyn and
Maranvllle OF tho Braves had a fist
fight on tho field, tho umpire expell-
ing them both without giving de-
cision. Olsen. however. gets the news
paper verdict.
Sherwood Magee. we'll on his way
toward hitting in "A pennant for the
Braves. is laid up with "A broken wrist
He will be out II month.
Leo Mcgee and Gilhooley of the
Yanks have tonsillitis and a call has
been sent out of Washington for Old
Doc Cook.
Barney Dreyfuss already has de-
nounced umpires In n public dinner
speech at Pittsburgh.
Gov. Tener made a speech ut the
samc dinner, In which he liz quoted as
saying: baseball Is "A great game"
The honor card for feats OF indi-
vidual excellence goes TO Groom OF the
~. Louis Browns, who pitched a one
! hit game against Cleveland. This is
| the best record OF the season so far,
| but II cannot be- denied that Mr
Groom had TO extend himself. Dem
aree OF the Phillles and Harmon of
the Pirates were close at his heels
Each OF them pitched IA two hit game
Everybody seems to have attained
some kind OF excellence In the days
fightinp but the Giants, and even their
The evening world., 1916-04-22
FStic Ne,vS John p Pollock and GOSSIP

Another effort Is being made 10 induce
Packcy Mcfarland to return TO the ring.
and the only thing that stands In the
way OF the clever Chicago boxer donning
gloves again is an additional $500 TO
the offer which mas already been made
him DomniCk TortoriCh OF New Or
leans Is the latest fistlc promoter TO try
to induce Packey 10 re-enter tho ring.
Tortorlch has wired Mcfarland that he
will give him guarantee OF $le,bOo 10
box the winner ot the Jack Britton-Ted
TX Lewis fight In a twenty round
BATH" for IA" W"ltorweight champion
sh.p tile at his uig open air club ON the
afternoon OF July 4, Packey cent word
back that u Tortor.ch win increase the
offer TO $4,000 he will Do pleased TO
tlghL
Danny Moran .s now On MS way To New
Orleans ~ hsuIl. Jak Bui'nn IN h.s tseny
round a.ht with Ted "kH' Lcwr nr nlc vel
'rres.st r.amp.nnrhlp tile on M'nlA, ught
Danny le'l FOR 'ny battle-ground last night and
p,l1re bo4rlH4 ,a, trsu ao dc.,ard tst But
ton Wa sTe .''t g. sg the dv,iron. Boz
hSisn are 'p rr.cne a sNsrsgtoe ot 81 ~.
w'l an o.l1u u soyept.ns 80 I.r cent. OF III,
rccclptA,
/ Casrhs Hsry The former seoIetAy u IN
state AN.r.' Comm Ju u nov tho locs
representative ~ snow BAKER Tho Australian
rgH' promoter charley announced 10 day TIA
be- has cen su'h mod by BsErr To .sni sever.
..d ~. ter % AUsualA Tor l~tlcs AMI tha
h. ~ould Ike 70 ssu ny sons topnotch usat
ss.sats. ss!terse'.nts aud n,ddleselshu "a MAJ
The TIN HaIgsy's offas u A. No lll. Bta.d
The evening world., 1916-04-22

afterward he protested violently. but
II was too late.
Mccoy had another savato contest
This time. by way OF variety, he used
his boxing skill. Describing II after
ward. he said: Il knew that he
would first kick at me. then. II hs
missed, fall on his hands to deliver
another Kick with tho heel OF his
other foot. So l feintod, pulled away
from the second kick, stepped in and
nailed him as his head came up.
Just let him fire. both barrels and
caught him before he could reload.
The whole think took about three Sec
onds'
Tommy West, n great middleweight
niteen years ago. met n savate cham
pion in France. Tommy caught tho
savate mans ankle aS he delivered
his second kick. and. sliding In,
planted his favorite plasterer's hook
Just above the Frenchman's belt
That was over.
But ] knew another man skilled with
the gloves who found himself In trou-
BILE through cncountering an unknown
attack. In a Partisan cafe, a native,
evidently desiring trouble, made "a
slurring remark to him. The boxer
stepped confidently within hitting
range and asked what was wrong
Tho Frcnchman calmly removed a
cigarette from his lips and, reversing
II, suddenly thrust 1t into the Amcri-
cans face. and ns he instinctively
pulled his head back delivered a kick.
The American workc up IN q hospital
A s for wrestling and fighting.
~ Frank Gotch once thought he'd
take the throne vacated by Jim
Jeffries. After long training Gotch
went to Alaska and fought an old
time boxer named Slavin. Gotch was
knocked out in one round. From that
time on ne had no much respect for
boxing that he left It severely alone.
Tom Sharkey. while fighting in the
navy. was kicked senseless by Jap
anesc rckshaw man on whom he had
played trick. Tom was standing
with his hands down laughing at the
natives discontinue, or 1t might not
have happened. But trick that en-
ables a small man to knock out a
fellow like Sharkey must be some
trick.
On the other hand, know OF a
preliminary fighter In San Francisco
who went into an all-night restaur
one evening while Ave Japanese were
| joyously trying to wreck the place.
lie avoided their attack by swift side
stepping. and knocked out all Ave OF
them before the police arrived, One
OF them was known as a iiu jitsu
man, and no doubt all had some
knowledge OF the art. Their trouble
was that they didn't know how "a
block blow. and secure In their
numbers, didn't take tho trouble to
offer tho usual defense against a
boxer by nghting on the noor,
After all, the various styles Of
fighting without weapons will never
be tried out In competition.
The evening world., 1916-04-22

BOXING THE ONLY KIND
Of WEAPONLESS FIGHTING
ADAPTED TO PUBLIC VIEW

La Savate, French Art of Using Feet Instead of
Fists Can Easily Be Fatal, While Jiu-Jitsu
Japanese Art of Self-Defense, Is Such a
Deadly Method of Fighting That 1t Cannot
Be Used in Public Matches or Exhibitions.
The evening world., 1916-04-22
PUTTINC'EM OVER
With Bugs" Baer
YOU need a Tee
scope 10 see a
baseball star"
o0rfta, tTs. isIs r.. Z Ys r. E,.sin. rs WELT SsHS

Bro n q W a y
Sporting Club Is
now built on the
same plan as the
Brooklyn Bridge.
The evening world., 1916-04-22

Only costs three dollars to get IN
Mr.. Bcimonfs race track. but.
sotcie! ho,o II costs to get out.
The evening world., 1916-04-22

The Yale coaches riH rerre the
old football system uhich includes
tr4nning game once IN a uhi!e.
The evening world., 1916-04-22

the WORLDLY
unsettled question in boxing circles
- Champions combac claimed that they
the walop
The evening world., 1916-04-22
RULINGS BY THE U. s. G. A.

Yank batters amt sure whether It's
worse to get Zeppelined or Johnsonet.
The evening world., 1916-04-22

A sick doctor !s a professional.
SO Is a thirsty bartender.
Only bald headed BARRIERS can out
hair.
A toothless dentist Is an amateur.
A cobbler who wears shoes 10 .
cheater
The International crisis is becoming
acute Oficial statements say there
IL an American among that bunch Of
motorcyclists who will race up Pixies
Peak,
The evening world., 1916-04-22

supreme.
La savate, the French art OF using
the feet instead of the hsts. has al
most gone out OF fashion In France
since the boxers became so tremen.
dously popular there. Boxing. OF
course. is particularly well adapted
TO public contests. for a knockout
blow delivered with tho padded fst
produces no permanent injury. Being
cleanly knocked out by q we'll de-
livered rap on the Jaw Is merely n
temporary inconvenience. seldom leav-
Ing even a headache as q souvenir
OF the occasion. But blow delivered
with the heel. savate style. can easily
be fatal. and is at least likely to In.
The evening world., 1916-04-22

Connie Mack can discuss the American IAAgus
tom Arnent with al tho impsrlsiy OF an out
s.def.
The evening world., 1916-04-22

Whattayuh mean. Mr.. Bones. the
Broadway Sporting Club Is built on
the same plan as the Brooklyn
Rridge?
The evening world., 1916-04-22

Phn Bloom rcriEcd the rumor
that Benny Leonard had beat him
the last time thcV met IN Boston
The evening world., 1916-04-22

The Athletics perc"ntAse ic the first Ak ssms
resembles nothll. much ss a ~ for belly.
The evening world., 1916-04-22

Suspended, Mr.. lnterloeutor. sus-
pended.
The evening world., 1916-04-22
SPORT ALPHABET.

+ stands for wild man,
Bug, nut and rooter,
Who sometimes will cheer.
But Is often n hootcr.
The evening world., 1916-04-22
MAJOR LEAGUE AVERAGES
Compiled By MOreiand Neus Bureau
National League batting Averages.

Records Of players who have played in saae,
incudinx ApriI 10
The evening world., 1916-04-22

WITH another days warfare
w swinging the major league
campaigns under way events OF
The evening world., 1916-04-22

The Yanks are indeed fortunate 70
be 80 reinforced on the bench as 10
have a substitute who can take the
place Of either Magec or Gilhoolcy
and MT better than either of them.
Baumann led the club in batting las,
year and Is carried purely for pinch
purposes.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
ASHLEY FALLS

Alfred Davies of New York is 8 guest of his sister, Mrs. Loverin.
 Ward M. Landon of Copake is visiting his sister, Mrs M. Roraback.
 Miss Marjorie Blodgett IS home for the holiday vacation. Miss M. A. De vine of New York also spent Christmas at MT. Blodgett's.
 Fred Smith ate Christmas dinner at George Welch's.
 George Hall Jr. of Waterville is home for week.
 Miss Katherine Heaton is home from Brooklyn, but expects to return Monday.
 The William Hillyer house, on the Clayton road, was burned to the ground last Wednesday night.
 Diphtheria has broken out in our midst. Willie Johnson, colored, who has been working for Ralph Hurlburt went home with sore throat a few days ago, and when Dr. Wakefield was called the place was quarantined at once. Tuesday, Ralph Hurlburt's sore throat was pronounced dipthhreia and he is now quarantined. It is feared that others may follow.
 MT. and Mrs. I. Loverin spent Christ. mas in South Canaan.
 A family reunion made a merry Christmas at William Donsbough's s in Wetaug.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
CORNWALL

Miss Kellogg has rented her place New York doctor. It will soon be questioned whether physician of that city is in good standing unless he sum- pers in Cornwall.
 A most delightful Christmas service was held in the chapel on Saturday evening. Although the Sunday school averages less than forty attendants the Christmas offering, mainly for the armenian and Syrian Relief Fund, was $186 31.
 Over the holidays there are here Dr. Woolsey and family from New York, who are to have house full for a New Years party; Victory Beers from Schenectady, Misses Marjorie and Dorothy Baldwin, Miss Esther Strait man, Miss Maj tha Sandmeyer, Mrs. Alice Cook, Mrs. Duell Stevens, Jack Calhoun and some who were reported last week.
 Charles s Hitchcock, former resi-. dent was brought here for burial and the funeral services were conducted at the house of Deacon Frank Baldwin by Rev. Messrs. Mead and Starr.J
 The Woman's Benevolent Society held it's annual meeting last week with Mrs. Starr, who was reelected presi. dent; Miss Bradford was continued as secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Mead and Mrs. Oscar Carlson directresses.
 The church will have its annual meeting Thursday, Jan. 4. About thirty have been added to its roll the past year and none taken from it.
 The Calhoun family are expecting a good number of guests for New Years party this week.
 Miss Sarah Benedict has come to abide with her brother Edwin D. Bene- dict.
 George o. Corban has moved to the house of his father-in law, Charles 0. Marsh.
 The next rehearsal of the chorus will be on Wednesday, January 10. Let every member be present.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
EAST CANAAN

The Christmas exercises passed off nicely The children doing their parts unusually we'll.
 Miss Ida Mcintyre returned to her home last Saturday and is getting along well,
 Miss Pearl Mcintyre of New York was home for Christmas.
 MT. and Mrs. G. K. Goowdin, 0. H. Goodwin and family were in Torring, ton for Christmas; MT. and Mrs. Scott of New Haven and Miss Laura Good win at F. Goodwin's; Louis Gangel and Wallace Stevens at their home here.
 Next Monday New Years day will be the annual church meeting and roll call. Dinner at noon, roll call at 80.
 Mrs. G. s. Cunning spent Monday in Norfolk
 Dorothy Robert is spending the week with friends here.
 Mrs. Grace Brazee and daughter Gladys are spending week with rela- tives in Passaic, N. J.
 Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Cline and sons spent the holiday vacation with par ents, MT. and Mrs. A. Scott.
 Alanson Middlebrook and Robert Egan of Brideport are spending their vacation with their parents.
 Miss Cecil Klebes who is attending spent the holidays with Ter parents.
 There will be no dance i'll the village hall this Saturday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
CANAAN VALLEY

Rev. M. B. Fuller of East Canaan gave an interesting talk in Literary hall last Wednesday evening.
 Mrs. E. J. Donalds spent last week at her brothers in Great Burlington.
 Misses Fred and Mabel Anderson are home from Bridgeport over the holidays.
 F. c. Carlson was home from Cole- brook, Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Deloy and fam fly entertained company over Christ mas.
 Miss Alice Roster was home from Lime Rock, Christmas.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Gordon of Chap. inville spent Christmas with their par. ents here.
 Miss M. E. Stevens of Great Barring ton and Robert Searls of Winsted were Christmas guests of Mrs. Florine Stev. ems and family.
 Miss Blanche Brink is spending her vacation with relatives iu Wlnsted.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Roger and fam. ily ate Christmas dinner with MT. and Mrs. D. J. Emmons.
 MT. and Mrs. D. J. Donalds and grandchildren Laura and Lesley Black spent Christmas with Captain and Mrs. Black in East Canaan and MT. and Mrs F. H. Landon at D. J. Stevens in East Canaan.
 Mrs. Howard Rockwell spent last Thursday in Winsted buying presents for the Valley Sunday school, whom will hold their Chr'srmas rree and ex- erc:ses in Lirerary hall, Saturday even. ing of this week.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
SALISBURY

Miss Lois Warner was home from New York over Christmas.
 MT. and Mrs Lindley Morton of Philadelphia and Joseph Stamp of New York spent Christmas at the parsonage.
 Burt Edleman of Waterbury spent Sunday and Monday here.
 Misses Frances Norton and Dorothy Bell of Wellesley college are at their respective homes for the holidays.
 William Jones Jr. was home from Hartford over Sunday.
 Misses Mary Reed and Gladys Stone are home from West Sutfield. MT. and Mrs. w. H. Weeks and sons, MT. and Mrs. George Andrews and daughter of Millerton ate Christmas dinner at Mrs. L. M. Eggleston's.
 Messrs. Percy Tanner, Paul Parsons and Stanley Sherwood were home from Hartford over the holiday.
 Miss Ruth Miner is at Whip-poor. will farm from Northfield Seminary.
 George H. Clark was on the sick list last week.
 Several hundred people gathered in front of the Community Christmas tree on Sunday night to sing the carols, under the leadership of MT. Fellows of Stockbridge. After the singing tes. tival service was held ill St. John church. MT. Richard E.. Curtis of Winsted played several violin solos and number of Christmas hymns and carols were sung. On Monday night the children of St. Johns Sunday school gave Christmas play, entitled, ''The Search for Mother Goose," which was a most decided success. Much praise is due to MT. Carpenter.
 Miss Sarah Everts is home from Sey. mour.
 J. F. Fisher and family left on Tues day for the south. Miss Phoebe Smith accompanied them.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles F. Roberts of Canaan ate Christmas dinner at J. R. Eggleston's.
 Miss Mabel K. Selleck of Hartford spent Sunday and Monday in town.
 The average annual fire loss in the United States is about $2 for each in- habitant.
 Wood can be hardened and water proofed by boiling for a few minutes in olive oil
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
Too Dangerous to Overlook
Canaan People Will do We'll to
 Heed the Warning.

Canaan People Will do We'll to
 Heed the Warning.
 To have good health, the digestion, heart, lungs and kidneys must work perfectly. When there is anything wrong with the digestion, heart or lungs, very noticeable pain or dis tress gives prompt warning. Kidney trouble is more easily overlooked, how. ever, and too often gain long start But kidney trouble does give early signs, and backache, headaches, dizzy spells, rheumatic pains, too frequent scanty or painful urination should not be neglected. When these warnings appear, use Doan's Kidney Pills, thu reliable, successful, strongly. recon mended kidney remedy. Assist the medicine by taking things easier, re- ducing the diet end the use of liquors A severe attack of kidney disease may be avoided. Doan's Kidney Pills have won the grateful praise of Caraan people. Read this Canaan residents endorsement.
 I. E. Curtis, carpenter, R. F. D., Canaan, says: About year ago l suffered quite bit from backache. had dull, heavy pains in the small of my back and felt all tired out. heard of Doan's Kidney Pills and got some from R. T. Farnum & Go. $ Drug store. Two boxes cured me of the at tack"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don t sim. ply ask for kidney remeuy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that cured MT. Curtis had. Foster Milburn Co.,, Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
TACONIC

Christmas guests in town were MT. and Mrs. Ward Milliott and daughter of New Hartford at John O Hara s MT. and Mrs John Kilmer and son Edwin and Fred Rebillard at Ernest Rebil- lard's; Miss Lena Hall of Seymour at Mrs. Abram Gardner's; George .Sher- wood of Torrington at Charles Morri- sons; John Miller Jr.. of Millerton at John Miller's ST.; Richard Gray of Pittsfield and Lena Gray of East Ga naan at J. M. Gray's, also MT. and Mrs. s. H. Wilcox and daughter Anna, MT. and Mrs. Walter Tellerday and family of Sheffield, o. W. England and MT, 1Guiliani of East Canaan at J. M. Gray's; Miss Emma Tellerday of Lake, vile and Henry Tellerday at Duncan Tellerday's; Mrs. Alice Partt land daughter Muriel at Guy Johnson's.
 William MacElrov of Bridgeport spent Ohritmas with MT. and Mrs. Walter Robinson.
 Miss Eva Curtis was home over Christmas.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert Scovllle are entertaining this week at Hill House on Wednesday afternoon tree for the children of this place was given.
 Albert Case has resumed his duties at MT. Borden's after his vacation.
 Community Christmas tree was much enjoyed by a number of our people also the carols in the church.
 On Monday night Christmas tree ex- ercises and play by children in Sails bury library was much enjoyed and credit is due to the pastor and all who helped.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
By GEORGE L. kILMER.,

&IIE chief events i'll this country
 during the twelve months just closed have been the national