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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-07

dead almost a var, so that it is only
for the boy and his mother that aid
is sought now.
Congressman George Sabbath of
Chicago viii introduce a special bill
into congress next week in an effort to
have the boy returned, and it is be-
lieved that if the Russian government
finds itself obliged to return the
boy that the mother will be sent back
with him.
Mrs. Isman is sister of J. Wiener,
tailor on Market street of this city.
The greatest anxiety is felt by those
interested in Mrs. Isman, as present
conditions in Russia are not con-
ducive to the comfort of any but the
wealthiest classes.
The result of this fight being waged
by poor, crushed, broken-hearted man
for the restoration of his wife and his
son is looked upon with interest by
the whole nation.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-07
HUSBAND IS HEARTDROKEN
He Is Now In Chicago Exerting Every
Effort to Secure Return of Wife
He Loves and Longs for and
Five-Year-o Son.

The unimportance of the individual
to the government in time of war, the
heartless insistence upon rules that may
mean misery for the person who is af-
fected by them and the utter indiffer-
ence to the comfort or happiness of
individuals as compared with the ad-
ministration of those rules in time of
martial necessity, are brought closely
home to Kenosha by the case of
Harry Isman.
The tale of this little five year old
lad, son of Mrs. Rose Isman and Louis
S. Isman, formerly Of Kenosha, now of
Chicago, is the tale of the hardships war
brings 1t is the tale of sorrowing
husband and wife, separated by Rus
sia's autocratic rule, for more than
three years through circumstances they
cannot control, heart-broken by the loss
Of each other, and the death of their
little daughter, victims of tragedy
that is based in no fault of theirs.
Three years and little more, ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Isman and their
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-07
NEW INDUSTRY MAKING GOOD
Oil Gas Machine Company's Product
Proves of Interest to Many
Manufacturers.

A recently developed Kenosha indus.
try is attracting much attention among
manufacturing interests. About Is
months ago The Oil Gas Machine Com
pany of this place made some interest
ing experiments with an oil burner that
CASTLES the oil and then burns the
gas. The first test was made here at
the Arneson foundry with gratifying
results. They were also successfully
tried out under boiler but could not
show saving there over low priced
coal. There are number of successful
concerns in Kenosha and Milwaukee
where they are used for Japan. ladle
and core oven heating where they are
displacing gas and coke, showing a large
saving in time and fuel. Additional
installations are being made and sew
eral of the largest firms there are now
using and installing them. Letters
from many of these firms conclusivelv
prove that they are time savers anti
money makers. Several important in
provements have been made in these
burners that especially adapt them to
a great many factory uses. The COM
pany is now operating a small shop
in Milwaukee but are planning to move
here in the near future. AS they have
now passed the experimental stage they
are preparing to operate their business
on large scale The outlook seems to
be very promising for this business.
Many prominent Kenosha people are
already connected with this promising
enterprise, especially men who view this
from a practical standpoint.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-07

And I take it that revisory power over
punitory damages should be exercised
in no case unless the court con-
siders that the award thereof is
grossly excessive.
What might be severe punishment to
an individual Or to a small concern
would make no impression upon and
be no punishment at all to corpora
tion so great as is the defendant. This
is matter for proper consideration,
without subjecting the imposition
thereof to charges of prejudice, per-
verseness or wilful disregard.
The estimate of the jury as to what
award would be Sufficient as punish
ment and deterrent and an example ,
(Luther VS.. Shaw, 157 Wis. 234) does
seem high, but in view of the reasons
for the imposition of punitory damages
and of the basis therefor existing in
the instant case, / am not prepared to
say that the jury's award of pnnitory
damages is grossly excessive or indi-
Gates prejudice, passion or perverse-
ness such as would justify judicial in
reference Herewith. It has been held
in number of cases that the court will
rarely interfere with the award of
punitory damages on the ground that
such an award is excessive (Luther VS..
Shaw, 157 Wis. 234).
think the argument of plaintiff s
counsel to the jury that the award of
punitory damages should be such as
will cause the directors Of the Western
Union Telegraph Company to sit up and
take notice is not improper argument
or suggestion. Indeed that is the
very purpose of an award of punitory
damages.
The attorneys for the company have
notified Judge George W. Taylor, who
handled the case for the plaintiff, that
an appeal will be taken.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-07
NEW MILK COMPANY HERE.
Park City Dairy Company Takes Over
the Business of the Kenosha Pure
Milk Company,

Kenosha is to have new and thor
oughly up to date dairy company as
announcement is made today that the
Park City Dairy Company recently or
gained with a capital stock of $50, 900
has taken over the business of the Ke-
nosha Pure Milk Company with offices
on Wisconsin street just east of Main
street. The new company is organized
by men fully competent to look after
the business.
Robert Trap Of Milwaukee, presi-
dent of the Trap Dairy Company, one
of the largest milk companies in Mil
Waukee, is thee president of the new
Kenosha organization. w. G. Perkins
of Chicago IS vice-president; o. G.
Kruse of Milwaukee, secretary; and
Theodore Trap of Milwaukee, treas
urer.
Men having large experience in the
dairy business will be placed in charge
of the business in Kenosha. All of the
machinery of the plant on Wisconsin
street will be overhauled and much new
machinery installed in order to make
the plant the last word in milk supply
plants. New wagons will be put on the
streets in the near future. The COM
pany is now operating four wagons
but it is expected that the business in
Kenosha will be very largely extended
within the next few months.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-07
SHOT v1CTIM IMPROVES.

Michael Dryganczenwicz, who was
arrested Thanksgiving Day shortly af-
ter a mysterious shooting affair in
which Charles Spijlane was shot at the
door of his home on Congress street,
was this afternoon arranged in the
Municipal Court, on the charge of
having done the shooting. He was
still before the court when the Even
ing News went to press so that the re-
suit of the arraignment was not pro-
durable. Spijlane's condition is rapid
~ improving and it is now believed
that he will recover from the effects
of the shooting.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-07

amount of damages, to set aside the
verdict and for new trial were denied
and judgment ordered for the plaintiff
in keeping with the verdict of the jury.
The court went into the question of
punitory damages at length in the de-
cision and held that 1t was important
that the people be protected against
repetition of the offense charged
in the action brought by the local news
paper man. In deciding the Importance
of punitory damages, the court says:
The defendant had full and com
plete knowledge of it's servants torti-
Gus act in question and, while express
ing to the plaintiff regret because Of
its occurrence and offering to make
what reparation it could by way of
reprimand to the wrong-doing servant,
even ! believe, to discharging him
from its employ, it did no more than
TO transfer him TO another Of its sta
tions which, according to the evidence,
is Of no less Importance than that in
the city of Kenosha. I think this is not
sufficient reputation of the tortious
act of the servants to excuse the de-
fendant from infection Of punitory
damages or to make a jury question
Of It.
The tortious act was an inexcusable,
fragrant violation of plaintiffs rights
and of defendants duty, and the
wrong doing servant was retained in
defendants employ without evidence
of : reprimand. In my opinion this
makes case for punitory damages as
matter of law
The award Of punitory damages is
high, but the amount Of the assessment
of punitory damages rests within the
sound Judgment and discretion Of the
jury and is allowed by way of punish
ment to the defendant for it's wrong
full act, as subservient to the public
good and as an example and warning
to deter the defendant and others from
like conduct in the future Punitory
damages rest upon vague and unmeas
urable bases and our Supreme Court
has ruled that revisory power over
punitory damages should be exercised.
I take it, however, that there should
be greater reluctance to exercise re-
visory power over punitory damages,
where the bases are vague and unmeas
urable and the amount within the
sound discretion Of the jury, than over
compensatory damages which usually
have, or are supposed to have, more or
less definite and measurable bases.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-07

The approaching Holiday Season and
the weather both call for fashionable
Dress Gloves for men. We therefore
have increased our lines in all becoming
shades of feathers.
Fur Gloves and Mitts, $1.00 to $1,000.
Mems Soft Hats. Mems Stetson Derbys.
Fur Caps, $1.50 to $1,000.
Seal Caps. $500 to $4,000.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-07

WHEN Christmas Suggestions for Men, have
full and, headquarters for approp
and lasting gifts which really represent money saving
certainly advantage make your selections while
stock such wide and complete range of suitable pres
Accept our advice and make your selections now.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-07
Shop
Early

If you believe in prac-
teal gifts you could
give no more suitable
present than a House
Coat, Smoking Jacket
or Bath Robe.
Prices ranging from
$500 to $1,000.
Pajamas, $1.OO to SIS.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-07
Shirts

Christmas and the social season suggests new Shirts
as an appropriate gift for any gentleman. Good
taste is expressed in such valuable gift Our Shirt
department is showing all the popular patterns and
designs of the season.
Full Dress Shirts, $3.50, $500, $500
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-07
Shop Early

Travelling Bags and Trunks.
Our Christmas Line of Trunks and
Travelling Bags is unusually attractive
this year and truly worthy of your con-
sideration
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-07
MRS. MARGARET DUeGAN DEAD

Mrs. Margaret Duggan, aged thirty
three years, the wife of c. P. Duggan,
died on Wednesday evening at the
family residence at the corner of First
and Salem avenues. Death followed
childbirth. Mrs. Duggan was born
in Sturgeon Bay, Wis, March 2S, 1855
and she had lived in Kenosha for only
a few months. She is survived by her
husband and one little daughter.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-07

Little Verna Wiesner, $40 Market
street, celebrated her fifth birthday yes
terday afternoon with party attend
ed by twelve little friends.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-25
"CAN MIND MY OWN AFFAIRS"
SAYS MANS ADVERTISEMENT
Leonard X. Cox, of Yardley, Used News
Paper to Deny Rumor

p Leonard K. Cox. of Yardley, is per
fectly capable OF managing his own busi-
ness" and suggests through the columns of
a suburban newspaper that other residents
of that suburb do likewise
This use of the advertising columns of the
newspaper follows rumors that Cox was
about to be married, when he was not, ac-
cording to his own declaration. The adver-
tisement reads:
ITO Certain Residents of Yardley-I.
Leonard X Cox. a citizen OF the borough of
Yardley. wish to notify the residents of the
said borough that 1 am attending to my
own business, and that when require the
services OF any resident in the conduct or
my personal affairs 1 will so notify them
This article is published In response to the
circulation of persistent rumors that am
about to be married. further wish to ad-
wise the general public that. II do get mar
rled. II is absolutely ana all of the time
none OF their business and know am at
all times perfectly capable OF managing
my own business affairs. without the as
sistance. cooperation or interference OF the
residents of Yardley."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-25
N0RKEIAN HAS RIGHT
TOSELECT PHYSICIAN
Compensation Board Holds Com
pany Liable, Though Employe
Rejected It's Doctor

HARRISBURG, July 25.-In affirming
Referee HouclS's award Of compensation to
Anthony Neary. of Shenandoah, who was
injured In the employ of the philadelphia
and Reading Coal and Iron Company, the
Workmen's Compensation Commission de-
cldes that an employees claim is not inval-
idated by the fact that he dismissed the
physician provided by the employer and
hired doctor of his own choice. The
case is Of Statewide application
The company contended that because
Neary had preferred his own physician to
that provided by the company he had for
feited his right to compensation. The opin-
lon, written by Chairman Mackey, holds
that the man is entitled to the benefits de-
creed by the referee. that he did not err
In hiring his own physician IL he chose to
pay his own doctor bills and that "at most
he would forfeit only his right to COM
pensaton for any increase in the extent or
duration of his disability which the enl-
ployer could show had resulted from re-
fusal' to be treated by the physician pro-
vided. In this case no injury is charged
and the physician engaged by the employe
was we'll qualified Therefore the commits
sion will make no change in the award
Chairman Mackey in another opinion sets
aside the finding of Referee Jacob Snyder,
of the Altoona district, who awarded bene-
fits to Edward and Amelia Mayer of Johns
town, whose son died suddenly, they held,
as the result Of strain following the lifting
of half calf at n meat market. The only
evidence was from relatives who told what
the young man related to them prior to his
death, and the chairman said that with
this alone and uncontradlcted It would cre-
ate most dangerous precedent to base a
verdict upon such interested and unsatis-
factory evidence" Besides, one person tes-
titled that the young man did not lift tho
meat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-25
If YOUR DAD WAS BALD,
THEN YOU ARE DOOMED
It's Hereditary, Says Investigator, and
Not Due to Tight Hats

WASHINGTON. July s5-Accordlng to
Miss Dorothy Osborn, OF the Ohio State
University. badness in men is inherited Just
as much as horns in sheep. The results OF
her researches In the matter are published
in the Journal OF Heredity, organ of the
American Gonetic Association of this city.
She points out that coinp-esely bald head
is rare, but that various patterns OF bald
ness are frequent in men,
Family histories which she has gathered
show that neither typhoid fever nor tight
hats cause badness but II your father was
bald, then you are doomed.
Badness In women Is more frequerft than
Is generally known, she declares, because
women can conceal their badness much
more easily than men," She finds that a
woman Is bald only when she inherits II
from both parents. II one OF her parents
was bald. however she may transmit bald
ness to one-half her sons. II mother is
bald, all her sons will be bald no matter
whether the father is or not Her daugh-
ters will not be bald unless the father was
also.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-25
"PEEPING TOM" IN GERMANTOWN
He Annoys Nurses at Hospital, and
Trap Has Been Set for Him
Tonight

Germantown Hospital nurses are being
"peeped at" They have complained to the
physicians and the police of the German
town district, who have laid traps for the
"Peeping Toms" every night for the last
three nights The traps have failed and the
miscreant continues to annoy the nurses at
midnight.
There is a difference of opinion whether
there is one "Peeping Tom" or three. Some
nurses have seen one. others thrice that
number.
The peppers" made their first appear
ance Saturday midnight at the windows OF
the maternity ward. Policeman Leary,
when summoned, searched the grounds, but
found no one. The next night the ''peeper"
appeared at the Nurses Home He was
there again last night. He is expected to-
night but the police, with the aid of the
physicians, hope to make 1t his final ap-
pearance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-25
WATER MASTERS, WATCH OUT!
"Stop It," Says Bureau Notice to Own
ers and TeRants-Fines for
Offenders

Philadelphia is facing a shortage of
water. Discomfort, and even serious suf-
ferlng are in sight. The predlcament is
more severe on account of the warm
weather and, according to the Bureau OF
Water, is due to waste
The bureau is sending out notices warn
ing Philadelphians. whether owners or ten
ants. that leaking fixtures and spigots must
be repaired. A slight leak. It is said. wastes
enough water in "a hours to supply almost
a whole family for one day. First comes
the warning a visit of an inspector fol-
lows, then IL repairs are not made a
summons will ensue. Lastly, comes the
fine of SIS for wasting water in violation
OF the standing ordinance OF Councils.
do your part and help stop waste" the
notice reads. Also IL will help to escape
the SIS penalty and save trouble all around.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-25
DEUTSCHLAND SKIPPER
TO CONFER TOMORROW
WITH Won BERNSTORFF
Captain Koenig to Discuss Aban-
donment of Return Trip With
German Ambassador Unless
Bremen Appears
NO GREAT ANXIETY YET

BALTIMORE July 25.-The stay or de-
parture of the German subsea freighter.
Deutschland, may be determined tomorrow
night in conference here between her
promoters and German Ambassador Won
Bernstorff.
Despite the mass of misinformation sur
rounding her venture II was learned today
that Bernstorff. Consul Ludertz and others
plan to meet here Unless the Deutschland's
sister ship, Bremen, Is reported safe In the
meantime the subject of the conference, II is
assumed, will be the question of indefinitely
keeping her here or making a bold run for
home-taking chances with the Allied patrol
off the capes.
If Bernstorff does advise the promoters
1t will be unofllclally despite his official
position.
The whereabouts of the Bremen begins
to give some uneasiness. though she has not
been out sufficiently long to make 1t at all
certain that she has met with mishap
But the Deutschland, apparently, will
take no foolhardy gamble with the capes
patrol. If the Bremen has had trouble, the
Deutschland may decide to avoid it by an
indefinite stay
Despite the possibility that the Bremen
is in trouble, the Deutschland is ready to
shoot out at moments notice
What had prevented her from heading
for the Capes overnight. as apparently
planned, was more mysterious than all the
mysterious moves, deliberate lies dope
dreams and theories connected with this
submarine venture.
Moves at her dock overnight made It
seem more likely than ever before that she
was going at once.
But after the first maneuvers of the
early night calm settled over the pier, the
tug Timmins only occasionally flashed her
searchlight out into the storm. and the
Neckar and the Deutschland crews attended
divine service and then banquet aboard
the Neckar
Strangely enough, the Timmins early to-
day remained at the edge of the log boom
which guards the Deutschland Heretofore
she had ducked back behind the Gordon
Of barges at about 8 a. M. after completing
her searchlight vigil
All that is needed for q dash is to open
the front of the boom, snake out one barge,
throw tow line to the Deutschland and
turn into the middle branch of the Pa
tapsco.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-25
EASEMENT RESOLUTION
TO GO BEFORE SENATE
Stone Promises to Have MARITIME
Legislation Reported by For
eign Relations Committee

WASHINGTON. July 25.-Action by the
Senate on Senator Marines resolution to
have the President intervene In behalf OF
Roger Easement was assured today. After
an hours debate Senator Stone succeeded in
having the measure and all substitutes re-
ferred back to the Foreign Relations Com
mttee on his promise to use his influence
to have 1t favorably reported tomorrow.
Today's debate was marked by bitter
attack by Senator MARITIME on British
policy.
Great Britain dictates terms to the
United States" he declared she has die
tated our Panama Canal policy, she has
rihed our mails. and we are now helplessly
awaiting her next move"
IF Roger Easement Is a criminal, so
then were George Washington, John Han
cock and John Adams" declared Senator
O'Gorman, OF New York
Senator Pomerene, of Ohio declared his
sympathies for Mr. Easement, but urged
sending the resolution back to the commit
tee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-25
BOY SCOUTS WILL PAY
DIME A YEAR FOR PARK
Cheapest Lease on Record Gives
Lads Drill Ground at
Chestnut Hill

Ten cents year is the price Philadelphia
Boy Scouts will he asked to paw each year
for the lease of old Chestnut Hill pleasure
park. 1t is the cheapest real estate lease on
record in this city. Besides the 10 cents
yearly payment, no other obligation is pro-
vded or implied in the lease, according to
DR.. Charles NJ. Hart, 1907 Walnut street a
member Of the National Executive Council,
Boy Scouts of America, and chairman of
the Philadelphia council.
The lease of the park and of % other
tracts in or near Philadelphia was an
nounced yesterday by Doctor Hart as part
of the plan to establish a system of OUT
lying camps for use all the year. Boy
Scouts have had but one large camp where
all of them were mobillzed once each year.
Doctor Hart said the membership of the
scouts In this city numbered more than
1000. The park was leased to the Boy
Scouts by syndicate OF residents OF Chest
nut Hill, headed by William Potter, Jr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-25
BETHLEHEM STEEL ORDERS
FIVE VESSELS TO CARRY ORE
Pennsylvania Concerns Ships Will
Visit Chill and Cuba

SOUTH BETHLEHEM, Pa, July 25.-
In order to provide for the ocean transpor-
tation of iron ore from its properties in
both Chill and Cuba. the Bethlehem Steel
Company has placed orders with its sub
sidiary plant, the Maryland Shipbuilding
Company, for three vessels especially de-
signed for the economical carrying of ore
Last week the company placed an order for
two additional vessels with the Maryland
plant for this trade making a total fleet
OF five ordered to date.
These vessels have been especially de-
signed for the carrying OF iron ore and are
of two sizes, the larger being adapted for
passage through the Panama Canal. These
vessels are to be 523 feet long, &c feet beam
and will carry 1900 tons. The vessels
will carry ore from Cruz Grande, Chilli
through the Panama Canal to New York
and return In ballast. The round trip of
1000 miles will be made in about 80 days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-25
WILL BENEFITS HOSPITALS
Rachel L. Jones Leaves Money to -Four
Charitable Institutions

Bequests OF $4,000 each to the Chlldren's
Homeopathic Hospital and st. Lukes Home
opathic Hospital and $1,000 each to Friends
Homo for Friendless Children and to
Friends Neighborhood Guild form a part
of the will of Rachel L. Jones, $500 Greene
street, which, as admitted to probate today.
dsposes of property valued at $4,000.
The will, after number of bequests to
relatives of the testatrix, devises the re-
mainder of the estate to the Friends Board
ing House. Germantown and all wearing
apparel to the Penn Asylum for INDECENT
Widows and Single Women.
The personal effects of the estate of
William Gibson have been appraised at
$21,554.94; Harry Golden. $5531.71 and
William NJ. Dutton, S3356.17.