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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17
Lust for Authority.

A Democratic Congressman from
South Carolina has introduced, with
administration approval bill to en-
power the President to fix prices for
food and clothing for the people, to
regulate the production of both, to gov
ern the release of necessities in private
ownership, to restrict market oper-
atoms, to fix preferential shipments
over railroad lines, to alter tariff du-
ties by proclamation, and to say how
much, if any, grain shall be used in
the manufacture Of alcoholic liquors.
The argument for such measure is,
of course, the necessities of war time.
In fact, however, it is merely devel-
opment of that lust for authority which
the President has made no attempt to
bride at any time and which has lately
found it's logical expression in the es-
pionage bill and in this measure which
would make one man the arbiter of
the fortunes and the lives Of one hun
dred millions of people.
To carry out the provisions of such
bill, even If it were within the limits
of the Constitution would require an
omniscience beyond that which any
idolater has ever claimed for the Pres
identif it is his intention to give
personal attention to the execution of
such law. While If its administra-
tion is to be left to his subordinates,
there is no sufficient guarantee in the
character of any man whom he has yet
commissioned for important duty to
indicate that the proposed law would
be carried out in "ny manner except
that calculated to aid the Democratic
party, and probably to perpetuate Mr..
Wilson in the executive office.
The President has lately added
horseback riding to golf as one of his
recreations. If he is to be clothed
with power such as this bill contem-
plates he would become a 'fman on
horseback indeed, such as the French
republic has always feared but, hap
PLY, such as this republic has never
dreamed of. We are raising an army
to fight for freedom upon the battle
fields Of Europe. 1t may be that they
will be more needed here to maintain
the freedom of our own soil-not
against the assaults of the Teutonie
autocracy, but against the assaults of
an autocracy which works in the name
of democra 1y--and Of Democracy.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17
ELECT OFFICERS.

At the annual meeting of the Kan
doc Club held last night Miss Lillian
Greenburg was chosen president of the
organization; Miss Clara Doty, vice
president; Miss Mildred Myrick, sec
rotary; and Miss Catherine Williams,
treasurer. The society voted So for
the Armenian -Servian relief fund.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17
All Are Asked to Volunteer
to 'Tax" for Red Cross
and "Slackers" Will
Be Unpopular.
REPORT FOR DUTY TOMORROW

Society girls will join hands with
shop and factory girls in one great,
loyal, patriotic effort to raise money
for their soldier boys at the front and
for the Red Cross which will care for
such as fall in battle line when the tag
day set for Patriotic Day is under way,
All social d stinctions will disappear
in this common effort for a common
cause.
Miss Constance Hayes of Willow
brook Sanatorium who is to be chair
man of the committee of arrangements
for the tagging on Patriotic Day called
a meeting of her committee last night
in the home of Mrs Mark Hansen at
which time the offer of the Crossin
store to be used as headquarters on
tag day for the taggers and the chap
erons was accepted.
Appeal for Automobiles.
A number of automobiles with the
drivers will be needed for chaperons
and for carrying the groups of young
women to and from different points,
and it is asked that all who have cars
to offer with their drivers will send
their names with the capacity of their
cars and the exact hours when the use
of the car is offered to Jay Glerum who
will act as secretary. 1t is especially
desired where cars are not offered for
the entire day to have the exact time
when use may be depended upon,
stated
Register Tomorrow.
Every young woman who is willing
to aid the Red Cross movement by act
ing as "tagger' next Wednesday is
asked to register in the Red Cross
headquarters Office on the third floor
of the Public Service building some
time tomorrow between the hours of 8
a. m. and p. m. or if it is impossible
to come between those hours in person
to call on the telephone and make ar
rangements.
1t is hoped to have fully $50 young
women on the streets all of the time
from sun-up until shutdown on Patri-
otto Day.
Work for Soldier Boys.
Each one who enlists in this service
and puts ON the insignia of the Red
Cross tagger may feel that she is do
ing loyal duty to her country for her
work will mean comfort and aid to the
soldiers who are going forward to fight
her battles for her. More than that
Qne-third of the money collected is to
be turned over to the local infantry
and cavalry companies for the compa-
ny funds which are badly needed.
'Slackers'' Unpopular.
Girls who do not enlist in this patri-
otto service for their soldiers and their
country will doubtless be regarded in
somewhat the same light as the slack
ers' among the men are regarded by
themselves.
There is plenty of work to be done
to aid the too-long delayed prepara-
tions for the war which is now actual
ly upon US and this is one small way
in which the young women of Kenosha
will be able to render service.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

The glimmer of the heroism of that
towerman who derailed an electric car
SO as to save it from collision, is
dimmed just a little by the thought
that modern safety appliances have not
been designed to stop such collisions
without putting the lives of lot of
people into jeapordy. An automatic
de-railer may be an excellent device,
but we should hate to be the pas
sengers taking the chances with the
derailed car.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

Miss Louise Cottrell, superintendent
of the Associated Charities who has
been in Nashville, Tenn, for two
months, doing expert work in getting
the organized charity work there into
working order, will return on Thursday
of this week, which will mean the re-
tirement of her substitute, Miss Albro
of Boston, who has made many warm
friends during her administration of
the Office of A. C. superintendent.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17
WILL GIVE DANCE.

The Friendly Club of st. Matthew IS
Church will give a dancing party in
Guild Hall the night of May &c from.
$3.50 to 11:3O clock, to which the
public is invited. The proceeds will be
used for the charitable projects of the
club.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17
COMMITTEEMAN ATTENTION.
Every Member of Every Committee for
Patriotic Day Activities Asked to
Come Tomorrow Night.

Every member of every committee
working for the Patriotic Day eelebra-
ton is asked to be present at a general
committee meeting to be held tomorrow
d ght in the assembly room of the Cham
Der of Commerce, when general plans
gre to be discussed.
Committee chairmen are especially
urged not to be absent.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17
TO HELP INVALID CHILDREN.
Miss Kinney, School Visiting Nurse,
Asks Public to Come to Perform
ance Tomorrow at 8 PM.

The Lincoln, Durkee and Columbus
schools will each contribute a short
playlet to a program to be given to-
morrow night in the Guild Hall to
raise money for the benefit of school
children who need medical attention
for which their parents are unable to
pay. The entertainment will be an
interesting one and Miss Kinney
makes an appeal to all who love chill
dren to come and contribute their mite
to help those who cannot help them
selves.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17
MARRIED BY JUDGE RANDALL.

Miss Theresa Johanna Carson of
Chicago was married yesterday after
noon to Frank E. G. Sell of Salem.
The ceremony was performed by Judge
Clifford E. Randall in his Office. Mr..
and Mrs. Sell will make their home in
Salem.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

The best kind of cleanup we can
have in Kenosha would be cleanup
of the whooping cough, measles and
scarlet fever signs. The sooner these
signs are made less frequent in their
appearance in kenosha the surer the
real cleanup movement will be in real
working order in Kenosha.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

Bill Thompson is now going the linz
it. He is running his own paper to
tell the people he is loyal. It's get
ting to be a case of protesting too
much" Pretty soon some one will get
real idea that Big Bill is not the
victim of a newspaper conspiracy
and decide that he is really proper
subject for investigation by the feder-
al officials.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

these towns there is no doubt but that
the people of the whole county will see
a chance to rebuke them by voting the
liquor traffic not only out of these
towns but also out of the county and
out of the state.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17
CONTRIBUTIONS CONTINUE.
Red Cross Headquarters Have Received
Checks for the Following Amounts
Since Yesterday Morning.
Contributions Since Yesterday:

Contributions to the Red Cross con
tinue and more will be needed.
Mrs. E. G. Theirs, the head Of the
local branch asked that the announce
ment be made through the News that
the books of the organization are open
to the public for inspection at any
time and that monthly reports of all
moneys will be made through the news
papers. She and her committees feel
that as the work is supported by the
public it is proper and fitting that all
money received and all expenditures
should be matter Of public informa-
ton. She therefore makes the an
nouncement
It is also announced that hereafter
memberships will be received at night
in the home of Mrs. Otis L. Trenary,
1922 Market street. She will be sup
Piled with membership receipts and
with the Red Cross buttons which are
given members upon their fees being
paid.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

King Booze seems to have intoxi-
Gated the United States senate, but like
every one else, the senators will get
over their jag some time and see the
necessity of stopping the biggest
economic leak by slaughtering the
king of the business.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

And if the School Board decides to
adopt the plan for free text books the
plan must be made elastic enough to
include all the schools of the city, If
any organized body of people seeks to
lift the burden. Of schooling the child
rem it is entitled to this recognition
from the public pocket book.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

The English papers seemed to be just
little peeved over the great reception
accorded to Marshal Joffre in this
country. Our English allies should
know by this time that America loves
a fighting man, even though a lot Of
them are breaking their necks to keep
away from being just that sort.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

A union of the Americas would be an
excellest thing if it is not found that
all of them are so tied up with crafty
German treaties that it is impossible
for them to do anything without ask
ing the Kaiser.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

Champ Clark SAYS that '.free speech
is safe We are glad TO know that
the newspapers and the people have
the support of the Speaker of the House
but we will feel lot safer when that
espionage bill is passed without the
censorship clause.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

Hurrah, Senator LaFoIlette and SEN
ator Husting have at last agreed on
something Both voted against the
prohibition measure in the senate.
It's wonderful what some fellows will
do in a mistaken idea that they are
saving their political hides.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

We have no objections to the Soci-
alists fighting all they want to. Rus
STA had internal dissentions. Maybe
the Socialists will fight hard enough to
just naturally kill off all of their fool
propaganda and then they would make
excellent citizens.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

And the physician who does not
know case of whooping cough when
he sees it should have his license re
voked. The first duty of a physician
is to report these cases to the Health
Department, He can square himself
with his patients later.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

We don t care a whoop how long
they keep the Chicago Board of Trade
closed. 1t might be an excellent thing
to make all the traders go into the
army They have some idea of war
and they might prove decidedly valu-
able on fighting front.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

And if you are going to subscribe for
any of the liberty bonds-and we take
it that every real patriot will take at
least one-subscribe for them in Keno
sha. This city is entitled to the credit
for every dollar its people give to help
finance the war.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

A food dictator is all right, but some
man to teach retail grocers where and
how to buy their stocks at the lowest
prices would help lot more.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

1t would appear that there is getting
to be real opening down at Washing
ton for some good fellow who can put
things over for the President. The
present administration leaders seem to
have failed utterly and there are lot
of fellows who arc hoping that they
will fail some more.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

Registration viii also furnish an
excellent recruiting list for "volun-
teers. After the CONSUMPTION there
may still be a few conscience stricken
slackers who will be willing to 60 to war
even if they did escape the draft.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

DR.. Helen Harbert has been invited
to talk on the Red Cross work this
evening before the Danish Sisterhood
at its meeting in the Danish Brother
hood Hall DIR. Harbert is to explaih
the object and methods of the Red
Cross.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

Mrs. Edwin Rudd, Lake Shore Road,
was given surprise party by twenty
friends from Kenosha on the occasion
Of her birthday, Monday
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

"Dee-ligh.ed seems to be the only
comment of Col. Roosevelt just at pres
ent. If he ever gets to France he will
give more vigorous response.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

The meeting of the directors of the
Kenosha Chamber of Commerce has
been postponed until Thursday evening
because it was found impossible for
many members to attend either Tues
day or Wednesday evenings.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

Not overlooking a bet, you had bet
ter Law in your winter supply of coal
now. 1t is pretty certain that you will
pay lot more for it next winter.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Schmidt, North
Sheridan Road, have new daughter.
The little girl arrived at the Kenosha
Hospital at an early hour this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-04
BRITISH WONDER
 + BREAK WILL
 AID TIE ALLIES

London. Feb. 3.--The American rupture with Germany has created tho deepest impression here 0f any event since the first war days of August, 1914 There were no craWds around the newspaper offices, nor exhibition of excitement as in those days be cause the public has become hard cned to sensational events. but the general feeling is one of satisfaction mixed with questionable measure of surprise.
 British officials recognize that the situation brings with it draw backs as well as advantages to British inter- ests.
 The universal feeling ia that the United States inevitably will be forced into the war, and there is great anxiety for the safety Of British civilian and military prisoners iu Ger many, as well as for the Beicis,n re lief work. It is feared that the with drawal of the American comEi sion may result in the total collapse of the work and bring hundreds of thou sands of Belgians face to face With starvation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-04
Not the Horse They Prayed For.

Ihe nuns of q certain charitable il. Stltution in Calcutta had bus horse that had done much useful service. Iii course of time the horse died, much to the grief of the good ladies whom he had served so faithfully and we'll The providing of successor was the ReXt problem, and, as funds were short, the nuns decided 10 resort to prayer They prayed long and earnestly and one morning they discovered a horse grazing on the lawn. They were firm- ly convinced that their prayers had been answered; the horse was taken to the stable and harnessed to the bus. few days later the institu- tion was visited by prominent citizen, me owner of a number of race horses and supporter of charity. He claimed the bus horse as one of his racers, in spite of the protest of the nuns that it had been sent to them in response to their earnest prayers. He was good enough, however, to give them a real bus horse to replace the horse that he had claimed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-04
His Bright Idea.

When the European war was in its infancy hangers back" found thenl- selves continually taken to task. A
 grocer's clerk, calling for the usual or der, was scornfully asked why he was not answering his countrys call. Thinking he could see good customer slipping away, an excuse was desper- ately urgent. Fortunately an incoming customer relieved the position, and q happy idea came his way: Madam" he replied, "perhaps if I told you I've not all my toes on ore foot you would scarcely believe it." This aroused the sympathy of the woman, whereupon he got an increased order. Upon telling her husband of the young mans mis- fortune he coolly asked: "Well, have you?" The feelings of the good lady
 can be better imagined than described.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-04
ARKANSAS TROOPS
 ARE BEING HELD
 Al SAN ANTONIO
Reports Indicate That Or ders for Mastering Out
 Guardsmen Be Cancelled.

Fl Paso, Texas, Feb. 2.--A dispatch from Demins. x. M., says that the First Arkansas infantry, which left remina today will be held at San Antonio for further orders. instead out
 An order received from Washing ton al military headquarters today is taken to indicate that the Sixth Pennsylvania infantry. which will leave the border Feb. 6 instead of Feb. 16, as first announced, is to be sent to points on the Atlantic coast, fer guard duty
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-04
AISTRlANS DISABLE SHIP.

New York. Feb. 3.-The police were informed today that the Austrian freight steamship H;malaya, anch- cred in Newark bay. an estuary of New York ha1bor. had been put out of commission, presumably by the crew. It was stated that the piston heads and other parts of tho machinery had been smashed with sledge hammers and crOWbarS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-04
ROOSEVELT OFFERS
 SERVICES SELF, SONS
Former President Pledges Support tc President Wilson in Upll0sding
 Honor of '. $,

Oyster. Bay. N. Y, Feb. 3.-Co!. Theodore Roosevelt tonight pledged support to President Wilson in up. holding the hoEor of the United States. He offered to ;hc country his own services and those of his four sons in the event of hostilities.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-04

nuos of the county and city. It is estimated that between $S coo ana Sf0,0G0 will be added to the revenue thru the establishment of this court, the placing of the officials on salary and the diverting of fees into the county and city treasuries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-04
EaNNr MMnicipa! Court.

Representative Magee's bill was in
 troduced at the importantly of num- erous taxpayers and others in Pine Bluff interested in bettermcnt Of tho system, and in increasing the revc-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-04
HOBO HELPS ORPHANS

The Hobo Medicine Misunderstanding Company of Singer, La, has favored the orphanage with scvcHal cases of Hoho Kidney and Bladder kcncly, and # is with delight that Ne record the cure of several children from soil ing their beds at night. No thaaA
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-04
I. N. SHTEIY

Supt. La. Baptist Crphanage If your cfiid is suffering why wait Get bottle today from your druggist or send direct to us for it--$1.00. Six bottles. $a na
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-04
MUNICIPAL COURT FOR PINE BLUFF
 BY MAGEE BILL
GaN.5aGk,

age would lie down on the bill to
 abolish the charities board. The rep
 resentative asserted ne spurned the offer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-29

All kinds of children's shoes "a nm
at from $1.OO.... U4sUU
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-29

Misses sport oxfords in white ca mn
canvas and dull kid 80. U4sUU
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-29

Valuable Profit Sharing
Coupons are free with each
cash purchase. Save them
for beautiful premiums-ask
for large catalog.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-11-29
DOING WRONG TO DO RIGHT
Manufacturers Form Combination 20
Assist Government Directly In Vic.
lation Of Sherman Antitrust Law.

A manufacturer connected with one
Of the biggest plants of its kind in the
country told writer for the Philadel-
phia Ledger recently that the govern
ment wanted one of its products, but
wanted it In such enormous quantities
and In such haste that 1t would have
been impossible for any one plant to
turn it out.
The manufacturer wanted to help
the government, so he called together
the representatives Of more than a
dozen other large plants in the same
line of business and explained the
situation to them.
1--WE must agree on a price, q low
price, so the government can get what
1t needs"
All were competitors, but they came
to the governments assistance and
agreed to make the product and de-
liver it for a price so low that there
not only would be no excess profits to
tax, but there was strong belief that
there would be no potts at all.
"This combination" remarked the
manufacturer. twas directly in viola
ton of the Sherman antitrust law, and
at any other time we might all be put
In Jail. But 1t was the only way"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-11-29

Vacuum cleaners, self-starters, and
perambulators have not as yet reach
ed the Caucasus near the Persian Dor
der; while fireless cookers. gas and
electricity are unknown quantities.
We smile when we think of the In
dian squaw carrying her papoose iD
the little packet continuance she sus
ponds from her back.
II you think this is punishment fol
being an Indian squaw what do you
think of life in the Caucasus where the
mother not only carries her baby IL
her arms but is compelled to carry ths
baby's cradle strapped to her back.
When baby is peeved or tired Of
nesting in mothers arms, mother re-
moves the cradle from her back and
gives the baby rest. Nothing, accord
Ing 10 the correspondent who made
this photo Is said about what the moth
er does when she grows tired.
But why worry about mother % LONG
"a baby u happy. !