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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04
Locker UNDER SUSPICION.

Officials of.the United States govern
ment were in Kenosha today investigat-
ing the facts in the charges against
Jack Locker, a deputy sheriff. Locker
was arrested on charges of obtaining
money under false pretenses it being
alleged that he secured money to keep
men from going into the army. Locker
WIS in the Municipal court for hear
ing this morning but the hearing was
government officials time for investiga-
ton.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04
SUSPECTS DISCHARGED.

The mystery attending an order to
the sheriff from the United States mar
shall directing him to discharge num-
Der Of men who had been held on gov
eminent warrants was solved today
when letter came telling that the de-
partment had made an error and that the
men in question were held at the county
Jail in Fond du Lac. Sheriff Hermann
forwarded the order TO the Fond du Lac
sheriff.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04
MAsoNs ARE INTERESTED.
Members Of Kenosha Lodge to Watch
Over the welfare of Members
in the Army Camps.

Over the welfare of Members
in the Army Camps.
Members Of the Masonic fraternity
in Kenosha are not forgetful of the
members of the order in Kenosha who
are doing the nation IS work in the ar
my camps and an organization is being
perfected here to work in cooperation
with the Masonic military committee
at Waco, Texas, and similar committees
to be organized at other army camps.
The local association has arranged to
send letters and papers to members Of
the Kenosha companies and viii keep
in close touch with the members Of the
order while they are serving Uncle
Sam.
Prominent among the Kenosha Ma
sons with the army are Captain Coney
and Lieut.. steinert and Lieut.. Alexan-
der Of Troop E of the Artillery. The
degrees of the order were conferred
upon the three officials of the troop
just before they left for Waco and all
are members of Kenosha Lodge No. H..
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04
HENRY scHMoRRow DEAD.
North Side Resident Dies at Home on
Middle Street Tuesday After
noon at One O'Clock.

Henry Sehmorrow, 3, long time resi-
dent Of Kenosha, aged ffty-one years,
died at his home on Middle street,
Tuesday afternoon from complication
Of diseases. The deceased was born in
Kenosha the son of Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Schmorrow and has lived practic-
ally all his life in the city. He was
tanner by trade and was employed by
the N. R. Allen Sons Company. He is
survived by a widow. The funeral
service will be held Thursday after
noon at the Mischler Chapel after
which interment win be made at the
Green Ridge cemetery.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04
Tried TO Preserve
Identity of Company M
Letters from High State and Army Of
f1cials Reveal That Breaking Up of
Company M was a Necessity.


Parents of Kenosha soldiers in Com
pany IN" may be certain that every
thing possible was done to retain the
identity of the company and to keep
the Kenosha boys together under home
officers and that the division which
win take place in a few days was de-
termined upon only when it became an
absolute necessity. This was made
clear to Postmaster German, who took
up the matter up with Senator Husting
and Governor Philip, in letters which
were recently received. These letters
explain that Adjt General Holway
made a special trip to Washington to
investigate the situation and gave
orders for the division of the company
after it was clearly shown that it
would be impossible to retain the
present organization.
From the south comes the word that
with the reorganization to take place
in a very few days, the officers will
be provided for according to their
rank. Lieut.. Singer, who has been
suffering from broken arches, will
probably be transferred to the quarter
masters department. and Capt. Dayton
will be placed either in charge of one
branch of the recognized companies
or as captain in some other branch
of the service.
Kenosha soldiers will be kept TO-
gether insofar as it is possible, accord
ing TO the present arrangements of the
high officials at the Waco camp.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04
(By United press)

Amsterdam, Oct. 3-Denial that
Germany made seperate peace pro-
posals to France and England, was
emphatically made by Foreign
Minister Won Kuehlman of Ger
many, according to dispatches from
Berlin today. This announcement
was made in reply to the recent
assertion Of the Russian premier,
Kerensky, that Russian allies
have indignantly refused to con-
clude a separate peace at the ex-
pense of Russia.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04
lBy United Pressl

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 3--FsThe
Milwaukee Leader a daily paper
edited by Victor L. Berger, the
Socialist leader Of Milwaukee, was
debarred from the United States
mails today by the order of A. M.
Dockely, third assistant postmaster
general received by Milwaukee
Postmaster f. B. Schultz today.
The order is made on the ground
That the publication is in violation
of the espionage bill.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04
(By United Press)

Washington, Oct. 3--An Ameri-
can destroyer operating in Euro
pean waters was badly damaged
in a night collision with a British
naval vessel, according to an au-
thentic announcement Of the navy
department today. After the ac-
cident tae British vessel stood by,
took part of the crew Of the
American ship aboard the British
ship and towed the damaged de-
stroyer into port.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04
DRIVER BLAMES DARKNESS
Accident Occurs Just at Dusk Tuesday
evening and M. J. onk, Driver Of
Team, Ayers Speeder Gould Not Be
seen--Injured Man at Hospital.

Morris Patterson, a Truesdell man,
employed by the st. Paul Division Of
the Northwestern Railway Company,
was seriously if not fatally injured
Tuesday evening about six-thirty when
the "'speeder" which he was riding
crashed beneath the hoofs of a team of
horses at the Burlington Road crossing
of the st. Paul Division. The Kenosha
police ambulance was summoned and
the injured man was hurried to the Ke-
nosha Hospital where he is lowering be-
tween life and death today as result
Of the accident. He received serious
internal injuries and is suffering from
wounds in the head and dislocation of
the shoulder. Late in the afternoon he
was reported as resting easily and it is
believed now that he has good chance
to recover.
From M. J. Fonk, the driver of the
team, into which the lspeeder of Patter-
son was hurled, the story of the acct
dent was revealed. Fonk says that as
he drove onto the track at the Burling-
ton Crossing he looked both north and
south but that the dusk prevented him
from seeing fhe approaching speeder..
As soon as he had driven onto the tracks
ana while he was looking north for the
freight train, Patterson, riding prob
ABLY at a rate of twenty-five miles
an 'our ran directly beneath the horses
and was hurled headlong into the road
in front of them. The speeder contin-
ned its course northward but was de-
rallied short distance from the scene
Of the accident and thrown upside down
nc the side of the track. As soon as pos
sihle Fonk left his team and went to
the help of the injured man, who with
the arrival of the police ambulance and
Patrolmen Schneeberger and Long was
taken immediately to the Kenosha Hos
pital The horses were considerably
scratched but not seriously injured by
the accident.
Fonk, in discussing the accident de-
clared that he was certain that the
warning bell at the crossing was not
ringing and that he did not believe that
Patterson carried airy light on the
speeder. The driver of the team left
shortly after the accident to take care
of his horses and for this reason a false
report arose that Patterson was the
driver Of the team end that train had
crashed into him as he was crossing the
track with load of lumber. This was
entirely cleared up this morning, how
ever, when Fonk reported the true ac-
count of the accident at the police of.
flee.
Another accident happened shortly
after the collision but fortunately no
one was injured. William Papem, who
was taking load of milk to the Trues-
dell station, ran into one of the ears
gathered around the scene of the first
accident and when his horses became
unruly he was thrown beneath the over,
turned wagon. Fortunately he was
uniniured and with the righting of the
wagon by the officers was able to pro
ceed with his diminished supply Of milk
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04
(By United Press)

By Ralph Fl. Turner, Toxic, Oct.
3-The most destructive typhoon
and food in the last twenty years,
swept over the city Of Toxic to-
day and has destroyed thousands
Of buildings, rendered 10000 home
less, paralyzed commerce and
transportation, destroyed at least
$3,O00,0oo worth Of property and
killed more than eighty persons.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04
FISH AT MARKET.
County Council of Defense to Offer a
Thousand Pounds Of Fish at a
Nickel a Pound.

Nickel a pound fsh--good large ones
will be featured at the public market
on Thursday morning. The County
Council of Defense will be in charge
Of the sale and it is promised that the
supply viii be just as good as the fish
sold last Friday. The sale will be in
charge Of CITY sealer Felix Meyer.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04
ANNUAL MEETING SOON.

County Clerk Fl. Jones is busy pre-
pairing for the annual meeting Of the
county board which convenes on the
second Tuesday in November. Many
claims have been filed for the consider
alton of the board but up to the pres
ent time no matter Of vital interest to
the county has been placed in the hands
of the clerk for consideration of tie
Board at this time
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04
TO NEWS READERS.

Becker New Company wish to an
nounee to their customers that they
have taken over the business of B. A.
Robinson. and in making this change
you might be overlooked, and if you
call US we viii be glad to deliver the
paper to you. Becker News Company
Phone 1908. advo9
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04
INV United Pressl

Washington, Oct. 3The Inter
state Commerce Commission today
postponed Indefinitely the operation
of certain transcontinental freight
rate increases proposed by leading
railroads Of the country to go into
effect October 18th.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04
fBv United prpssl

Paris, Oct. Baden has been
bombed by French aviators, ac-
cording to official reports from the
French war Office today. This was
undertaken as retaliation for the
recent German air raid on London.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04
BULL E TIN.
Hy United Press)

Petrograd, Oct 1.-THE all
Russian democratic congress voted
S13 to $50 to refuse the plan offered
by the committee for the formation
Of a coalition government.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04
(Bv United Prassl

Washington, Oct. "a loan Of
100000 to Belgium was an
nounced by the treasury depart
ment today.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-10-04

Ioin our Xmas club. Regner's s. adxosl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
Trial of Texas Governor Begins Before Senate
 With Banker as Witness

Austin, Tex. September s.-Gov. James E. Ferguson's personal account and the account of the Bell Bosque ranch in the Temple State bank on one day in l9is- October 1S-were oyerdrawn sS.5f).12. ac- cording to the testimony of H. F. Blum assistant cashier Of the bank. who was called as the first witness when the trial of impeachment charges against the goT- ernor was begun in the senate today.
 Governor Ferguson was a stockhoider in the Bell Bosque ranch.
 Bluhm said the overdrafts were ire spective of notes given by the governor and the ranch, but added that they did not all exist at the same time. He was unable to give the amount of Ferguson s and Bell Bosque notes held by the bank during a period in 1916 when the gover- nor was credited With large ov-rafa ts. and, in order that this and other data might be obtained a recess was taken until tomorrow morning.
 Very little testimony was aaduced to- day that vas not brought out al the house investigation. Blum read records which showed that some sums deposite1 by the secretary of state in the Temple bank remained there six and even eight months. It was testified at the house investigation that three months was the limit which such money should be left on deposit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
CONSUME TON OF L|QUb,a AND TOBACCO
 IS ON INCREASE This Is Indicated in Record Breaking Internal Revenue
 Receipts Past Year
WOMEN SMOKING AND
 CONTINUE DIPPING"
This Is Said to Account for New High Levels Reached by Cigar cites and Snuff-Men
 Haven't Quit

Washington, September 3.--All pre- vious American records for cOnsump- tion of whisky, cigars, cigarettes md tobacco apparently went by the boards during the past fiscal year. The pre- liminary report of Commissioner of In- ternaI Revenue Osburn, covering the 12 months ending June 30, made pub lie today, shows record tax collections on these and other articles.
 Here are the grand totals of produc- ton upon which taxes were paid: Dis titled spirits from every source-rye, corn, wheat, apples, peaches, pears, pineapples, oranges, aprcots, berries, prunes, figs and cherries 655,24e gallons, an increase of 26.i000o0 gallons over the previous year, yieldirg tax return of s1s6, ,563 055.
 Cigars of all description and weight, e,2l6,so1, 113-sapproximately 90 per capita as compared with 3,337, ,720, 530 the previous year.
 CIGARETTES INCREASE
 Cigarettes, so529. 9.1ss,5SS. as compared with 21,Os7,757,o7S, an increase of more than 40 per cent.
 Tobacco chewing and smoking, 445,- T6S,a0 pounds, an increase of 2S, 800, ,00C pounds.
 Even snuff went to apparent new high levels of production with 35,377,751 pounds, an increase, of 2,250,000 pounds in the year. The return to the government in taxes on cigars cigarettes, tobacco and snuff was $103, POI, 592 an increase of approxi- mately s15,Oo00 900, or Is per cent, over the previous year. The record figures indicate great nation-wide prosperity, of ftcials state, and in the case of cigarettes, tremendous growth of the habit among women
 BEER SHOWS INCREASE
 The production of beer, while exceeding that of the previous year, fell consider ably below the high record of 6s, ,00O. .0OC barrels in 1914. Taxes were paid last year on o,729,50e barrels at s1 50 per bar rel and other taxes on brewers and re- tailers brought the total up to S91, ,S97 193 against $SS,771, ,104.
 Other tax receipts included those on olecmargarine, $1.99 ,72O; special taxes on bankers, corporations, brokers, theatres, bowling alleys, commission merchants, etc, T5,70S, 733; documentary stamps and perfumes, SS,926,310; estates, $6076, ,575; ex- cess profits, $37,176; munitions $27, ,663, $40; and miscellaneous, $2,093S73, bringing the a5 total ordinary receipts up to $449. TIP, 412 Income taxes. of $359.6s1,22S brought the grand total including the Alaskan rail- ways tax of $S3 256, up to $809 393, $40, as compared with $512, 123, 2S8 the year before. The cost of collecting the revenue was approximately .53 per 5000, or 95 per cent, the lowest on record
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04

what the nation expects of the married men. The local boards of Walker and Morgan counties did not put in any mar ried men at all and Colbert county sent only two. In Jackson county no mar ried man was excused unless he had children and the childiess are sent along with the single men More than one child was required by the Marshall county board to gain a married man any consideration and in Limestone county three children were required.
 Because of the high percentage of re- jections in the physical examinations in several counties. it is likely that army surgeons will visit some of the counties and re-examine rejected men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
EXEMPTIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL REASON
 DENIED BY BOARD
This Is Action of Draft Ap- peals Tribunal for North ern District-Hearing
 Dependency Claims

Huntsville. September S-(special) )-The district board of exemptions has certi- fled back to the local boards of all the 19 counties of the district lists of all men who did not claim exemptions from service in the national army and those whose claims had been denied All claims for exemption because of industrial pur- suits, including agriculture, have been denied by the district board. The board has finished all these claims and will next take up the question of exemption on account of dependence. The farmers, miners, railroad menmand mechanics must serve, according to the ruling of the board.
 In some of the counties the local boards took a widely different view o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
CHATTANOOGA GAR LINE MAY BE TED
 UP BY A STRIKE

Chattanooga, September 3.-A meeting of the operatives of the Chattanooga Railway and Light company Is being held to decide on what action will be taken in reply to notices sent out by the company early today that the men must report to the superintendent of transportation whether or not they would treat with the railway company as in- dividuols or abandon their jobs. the un- ion being no longer recognized. Indica- tons are that the operatives will re- fuse to comply with the demands of the company and force a virtual lockout. Should this action be taken, serious con- sequences are sure to follow, as efforts will be made to prevent operation of the cars by strike breakers. according to statements accredited to leaders of the men.
 Decision of the men will not be known until morning, as the night men meet al go tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Senators Lose Twice

Philadelphia, September 3.-Rhila- delphia hit Washington's pitchers hard anda won both games today, ' to and to g. The largest crowd that has been at Shibe park in three sea sons saw the double header. Joe Bush who was reinstated today by Man ager Mack, after being suspended for nearly two weeks. was taken out aft CT pitching three innings of the first game because of wildness Walter Johnson was knocked off the rubber in the third inning of the second game, while R. Johnson was very ef- fective for the home team. Shortstop Dugan had his right ankle badly spraincd in sliding home in the first game. Scores: First game R. H F. Washington .... GOA 900 000-4 2 Philadelphia .... 13O 0s0 00*-7 il 2
 Batteries: Gallia, Shaw, Dumont and Henry; Bush, Schauer and Meyer.
 Second game: k ii F. Washington .... 900 900 oo2-2 6 O Philadelphia ... 016 900 11*-s 15 2
 Batteries: w. Johnson, Gallia and Ainsmith; R. Johnson and Meyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
RIGA FALLS INTO
 HANDS OF GERMANS
(Continued from Page one)

tCUmtfnuEu rom PaEe One1 to withstand the combin fire of artillery and machine guns.
 The British carried out highly suc- cessful raid on German trenches south east of Monchy. The attack was a com
 plete surprise and the British returned with a considerable number of prisoners after doing much material damage. There was intense activity last night with many bombing raids along the line There was little wind, the bright moon light illuminated the country like day, making it ideal for the operations of the airmen. Heavy artillery duels also took place at various points. A bright sun and favorable breeze is rapidly drying
 out the muddy roads and water-logged
 battle grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
MEMPHIS WINS
 DOUBLE HEADER

Little Rock September 3.-In IA innings today Little Rock got but three singles off Trieste and McColl. and all of these were made by Covington As a result the Travellers were twice shut out, Mem- phis winning the first game, 1 to o, and the second. to 0. The first game was stopped by rain for half an hour and the second game was called on account of darkness at the end of the fifth in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
Root Urges Lawyers to Sound Cry of Alarm
 Throughout Entire Land

Saratoga Springs. N. r., September 8. Lawyers of America were urged to sound a "cry of alarm" throughout the nation for successful prosecution of the war in an address delivered to. day by Elihu Root before the con ference of bar association delegates, an organization allied with the Amer ican Bar association. He urged that each member of the bar exert every influence and every power he pos sibly possesses over his clients. friends and associates in every community in that direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04

ent But each man was aware to the fact that he was wrestling with his greatest opponent in the mat game and that all science, skill and strength, to say nothing of speed, would be neces- sary to round out a win.
 The men entered the ring about even In weight. Both are men of super human stature and the strenuous train ing of late was plainly exhibited by their sun tanned skin from head to toes.
 Lewis entered the ring first and was given great welcome. Zbyszko was also given warm reception. Billy Sandow, manager for Lewis, and D. F. Lewis assistant manager for Zbyszko, were introduced next, with Dr. Roller follow ing.
 MEN ARE WONDERS
 There is no doubt but that the match was the greatest ever seen in these parts. The men are physical wonders. They possess skill in the mat game that few other wrestlers ever in the game can dispute.
 It is regretted that the match was not completed. It is impossible, how ever, for the two greatest men in their line to clash without disturbance fol- lowing A good example is shown by the abrupt ending to the Fred Fulton Carl Morris, fight at Canton yesterday. lno DIS ISilOWS Slmply cannot S0t along and the wrestling championship will never be decided until a way of lodging this obstacle can be located.
 MATCH GREAT SUCCESS And the match last night was a howl ing success at that The fans were well pleased with the offering, but would have been even more pleased had the match reached some decision. Dr. Rol- Ter, however, took the logicai route to complete the fracas and he should be commended for his cool manner in handling the serious situation. Promoter Brown Parkes should also be congratulated on offering to local fans a match of so great calibre. Tho au- dience last night was the largest ever to attend any inside sporting event in the city and it thoroughly demonstrated that local fans are anxious and willing to support the best obtainabie. Zbyszko leaves this morning for New York. Lewis and Sandow will remain in the city several days.
 near riot occurred on the stage following the discontinuance of the match when Lewis entered Zbyszkos S dreBsing room and clashed with the Pole again. Several blows were passed but they were separated little the worse for their second battle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-04
Troops Enjoy Labor Day

Chattanooga. September S-The Eleventh cavalry and other United States soldiers joined in the Labor Day celebration here today at one of the local parks There were races by the troopers and athletic contests. Gen. NJ 4. Whitaker was orator of the day