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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-05-27
THE ORDEAL BY WATER,
Rich Voices of Mountain Ash Singers
Saved Them from Death.

Rich Voices of Mountain Ash Singers
Saved Them from Death.
Several of the soloists Of the Noun
tain Ash Welsh Male Concert Choir.
which will appear in recital at the Elks
home on Tuesday evening, June 1st
are survivors of the modern ordeal by
water, the German submarine
Having sung with distinction in Ire
land, the members Of the choir were
aboard the steamer Lusitania en- route
to their home in Wales, when the float
ing palace was struck by a torpedo
from sea-serpent. The members of
the prize-chorus, reared along the
Welsh coast, were excellent swimmers
Accordingly they agreed to take their
chance with the waves as the liner
sank. Refusing place in the life
boats, they equipped themselves with
life-preservers and dived into the sea
as the ship began to lurch and sway
after the second explosion in the hold
A moment later the Lusitania was only
memory and the members Of the
Mountain Ash Choir were clinging
frantically to a wrecked life-bo that
had loated toward them over the placid
waters of the Irish sea.
For some reason or other rescuers
overlooked the little party of singers
around the improvised raft Dusk
came and darkness and still they were
unapproached by the life-savers. As
the night wore on they became tired
and numb with cold Their trembling
fingers again and again slipped from
the edge of the useless life-boat. 1t
was evident that life for them was
only a matter Of hours, possibly Of
moments. Since they were devout
churchmen they desired sacrament
Brokenly they agreed to sing one
stanza Of "Abide With Me" and give up
the losing fight with the waves.
Although their courage was weak
their voices were still strong. Richly
almost miraculously, the words Of the
hymn foated across the waters Of
the Irish Sea.
At the end Of the second line the
sound was unharmoniously supple
mented by the shrill signal of a
torpedo destroyer. Its crew had heard
the hymn and was moving rapidly
toward the singers. Guided by the
music, the rescuers reached the raft
took its numbed passengers aboard and
carried them safely ashore. They are
now touring the States as soloists
with the Mountain Ash Welsh Male
Concert Choir.
The admission for the recital to be
given on next Tuesday evening.<is one
dollar Tickets are now on sale at
the Elks home.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-05-27

formation Under the law which has
been proposed by the governor and
which will be taken up for considera-
ton on one of the first days Of the
special session, the railroad commits
sion will be given practically the same
powers to regulate the rentals Of build
ings as it has to regulate utilities.
Kenosha is also interested in the plan
of the governor to have state home
opened for the care of the poor. The
plan provides that this home would be
opened to the poor of every section Of
the state and that the care of them
would be charged back. to the cities
and counties just as charges are made
for the care Of the insane and the
feeble minded. The plan is consider
ed one of the most advanced remedies
offered for the care of the dependents
of the state. It is promised with the
support by members Of the legislature.
Would Abolish Poor Houses.
The passage Of this bill and the
erection Of the state home for the
poor would abolish the historic old
poor house in Wisconsin. The big
tracts of land which have been used
for sites for poor houses would be
turned over for other uses sand the
state would care for all the poor at
a central institution, arranged with
a view of making the care of the poor
of the whole state on an economic
basis. The plan proposed to the legis-
lature would eliminate the necessity
Of Kenosha county having a county
farm.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-05-27
REPORT OF HERRERO
|. SAYS ''SHOT HIMSELF
Report of the Autopsy Fails to Show
That the Former President of
Mexico Died by His Own Hand.
fBy Associated Press.l

Mexico City-Adolpho De la Huerta
of Sonora, was named president ad
interim of Mexico by the extraordinary
session of congress on Monday night
He received 224 votes against % for
Pablo Gonzales.
Reports of an autopsy performed on
the body of Venustiano Carranza at
Tlaxcalantongo, fail to agree with the
claim of Rodolfo Herrero that the
president committed suicide rather
than being taken captive, it is asserted
in official Quarters here.
Surgeons who conducted the autopsy
it is declared, found Carranza had
been struck by two rifle bullets, one
of which penetrated his breast and the
other his abdomen. The bullets en-
tered from in front and it was the
concluse of those who witnessed the
operation, that the president had been
assassinated, it is said.
The text of Col. Herrero's report
to Mexico City was received here
last night. The part relative to the
attack on Carranza and the latters
death follows:
w I'M Inc ODJScb OF dTTeSLluS Gar
rama and the principal officials who
were with him, | attacked his camp at
8 100 o'clock in the morning, having
eighty men with me. He had reached
Tlaxcalantongo in the District of HUI
achinango, where there is pass lead
ing northward to a part of the re-
public, where he had planned to es-
tablish his seat Of government. The
president was under escort Of troops
commanded by Gen. Murguia.
"When he realized that escape was
impossible, Carranza committed suicide
by shooting himself in the breast with
his pistol which he always carried.
So close was the muzzle of the weapon
to his breast that blood was spattered
upon it and the barrel of the pistol
still bears bloodstains.
"The body was recovered and taken
to Villa Juarez. Three of my men
were killed and one wounded.
"Signed, Rodolfo Herrero."
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Lippert-Berns.

Miss Nell Lippert became the bride
of John Berns of Muncie, Ind, in a
quiet ceremony performed at the St.
George Church at seven o'clock this
morning. The Rev Father A. J. Nickel
read the nuptial mass. Mrs. Edna Cos
grove Starr sang ave Maria" and
"Since Thou Art Nine"
Miss Lippert was a charming bride
in her summary frock of pink and
white crepe and portrait hat of pink
georgette. Her flowers were a colonial
effect of roses and sweet peas. Miss
Bernice Rhode, who acted as brides
maid, wore orchid organdy and spring
bonnet in a corresponding shade. Her
flowers were a colonial bouquet Of
roses and sweet peas. Theodore Loef
attended the groom
A breakfast was served to thirty-fve
guests, members of the immediate
families and intimate friends, at the
Lippert home, 278 Milwaukee avenue
Decorative appointments were in pink
and white. Miss Erma Barring of Chi
caro- was an out-of-town celebrant.
After an extended trip through the
east, Mr.. and Mrs. Berns will make
their home in Muncie, Ind, where Mr.
Berns is connected with the Moore
company.
Mr.. Berns is son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Berns Of North Congress street.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Berns have been
prominent in the social life Of Keno
sha and have hosts Of friends to wish
them happiness.
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CHALLENGE KENOsHA SCOUTS.
Racine Scouts Challenge Kenosha Boy
Scouts to Ten Mile Bicycle Race.

Racine Scouts Challenge Kenosha Boy
Scouts to Ten Mile Bicycle Race.
The Kenosha Boy Scouts were chal-
lenged today to participate in ten
mile relay race with the Racine Scouts
on Saturday, June the 9TH There are
to be ten scouts on each team and they
are to carry a message from Mayor
Joachim in Kenosha to Mayor Arm
strong in Racine Each boy is to ride
one mile along the Lake Shore road
as his part of the race. Scout execu-
tive Fogwell has two or three scouts
picked for the team, but he is anxious
for all scouts who can ride bicycles
well to report to him in order that
the remainder of the team may be
selected. A call was issued this morn
ing for q practice meeting of the
Fidelity Drum and Bugle Corps this
evening at the Chamber of Commerce
building. The corps is to march in
the Memorial Day parade and has been
asked to participate in the parade of
the Commercial Travellers association
at Racine on June the 4th. Every
member Of the corps is urged to b
present to practice for these events.
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that the supreme court is about to adj
journ without hearing re-arguments on
| the appeal now before it. The approved
loans to farmers should not be held
up on account Of the delay Of the SUI
preme court
AS you know, the various farming
organizations of the country demanded
for some time, legislation clearly ex-
empting them from the provisions of
the Clayton act. Shortly after | came
here | suggested to the president of
the Milk Producers association that
f if their counselor would draft a bill,
would be glad to introduce it. How
ever, the various organizations decreed
otherwise, and the bill was introduced
by Senator Capper and Congressman
Hershman. The Hershman bill has
been kicking around the judiciary com
mittee since its introduction. This bill
as originally introduced is entirely too
too broad, and recently the chairman
of the judiciary committee held a con-
ference with the various representa-
tlves of the farmers organization and
bill has Just been reported out by the
judiciary committee, the provisions of
which are satisfactory to the farmers
organizations. Before this bill can be
considered in the house, it is necessary
to obtain a rule from the committee
on rules. Several Of US, including the
adoption Of the rule permitting an
early consideration of the bill.
No Exemption to Farmers.
"The chief objection to this legis-
lation comes from those who think
that the proposed bill grants an ex-
emption to the farmers and members
of farmers organizations through the
provisions of the Clayton act. In fact.
the bill, as drawn, does nothing Of the
kind, but simply permits farmers,
dairymen and other organizations in
terested in agriculture, to collectively
prepare and dispose of the products
raised by the individuals Heretofore
these organizations have been permit
ted to exist providing they had no
capital stock. The proposed bill pro-
vides for capital stock and the pay
ment of dividends not to exceed eight
per cent. The bill also provides for
a check upon this organization with
the provisions that permit the Secre
tary OF agriculture to begin suit should
It appear that prices are being fixed
by this organization. Neither does
the bill permit the combinations Of
organizations Should this occur such
combination would come within the
provisions Of the Clayton act. shall
continue to support the obtaining of
the necessary rule from the committee
on rules and in the assistance Of the
passage Of this bill"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-05-27
JACOB STERN USES
CLUB In DEFENSE
Men Armed with Paving Brick Demand
Money of Merchant and All
Managed to Get Away.

A quartette Of holdup men attempted
to rob the New York Leader store and
its proprietor, Jacob Stern, just after
twelve o'clock today, but Stern by the
vigorous brandishing of club defend
ed his store and his pocketbook against
the onslaught The men attacked him
with fusillade of paving bricks but
when he showed fight they took to
their heels and escaped. The police
are searching for them this afternoon.
Stern said that the men appeared to
be Americans and that they had evil
IDENTIFY planned the rush on the store
Just before they entered The paving
bricks with which they were supplied
had been picked up in front of the
store. Stern had some $500 ia his
cash drawer, but not a cent Of it was
missing.
How Much Mcrey You Gct?"
"How much money have you got ~
the leader Of the quartette shouted as
he entered the door followed by the
other three members Of the gang, ac-
cording to the story told by Stern at
the store this afternoon. Hand it
over!" was his second command. Hand
it over h" was the response Of Stern
and he reached behind the counter and
picked up club He made for the
leader. Of the gang and this was a
signal for the shower of paving bricks.
Stern ducked behind the counter. One
of the bricks went through a window,
another through showcase, and the
third crashed into an alarm clock on
the counter.
Stern bobbed up from his hiding
place just in time to see the men dis
appear through the door. Two Of them
ran through an adjoining saloon and
one hurried up stairway to the roof
and went over the roof to escape down
soil pipe. The men were all gone by
the time the police arrived.
Stern said that he recognized one of
the men as a man who had bought a
pair of pants in the place several days
ago. He said he would know the. other
men if they were arrested.
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was given its first reading ana order
ed to take the usual course. The city
attorney was instructed to get an i'm.
mediate assurance from the North
Shore officials not only that the sta
ton would be built at once but that
the company would be willing to open
Erie street south to Selleck avenue.
This assurance is expected to be in
the hands of the council before the
final vote is taken on the ordinance.
VIII Sell Garbage Cans.
The city is not going to give away
any garbage cans. Under the orders
of the council the cans will be sold
Just as in the past and the price per
can was fixed at three dollars. People
buying the cans will be assured free
collection and disposal of the garb-
age The work is expected to be start
ed within a few days and the city has
some $500 cans to sell. Any proper
ty owner may have as many cans as he
desires at the cost of three dollars
each. This is something less than the
cans cost the city but the idea is to
foster the better disposal OF the garb-
agge.
The council voted unanimously to
send City Attorney John G. Slater to
Madison to aid the fight of Kenosha
to movement for the repeal of the
new law applying to city improve
ments and providing that the city
must pay cash for such Improvements.
The discussion of the law showed that
the council of Kenosha was unanimous
for its repeal and return of the old
plan of granting the people five years
in which to complete the payments for
public improvements. 1t is expected
that a bill for the repeal of the law
will be presented to the state legisla-
ture today.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-05-27
Congressman Randall FdUors Taxes
Levied Against the Bio Profits

Congressman Clifford E. Randall of
this city has come out strongly in
favor of providing money for the pay
Of the soldier bonus, which he has
supported by bill in the lower house,
by the levy Of the right kind Of taxes,
against the profits of big companies.
In letter addressed to the editor of
the Racine Times-Call, the Kenosha
congressman clearly outlines his views
on the big question now before con-
gress. He says:
Permit me to express my approval
of the editorial recently published by
yourself, entitled "Where to Get the
Taxes" was one Of the fellows who
assisted in convincing the party leaders
here that the bonus bill, as agreed
upon, containing sales tax, should
mot be passed and took the stand that
the war pSofteers should pay the tax
burden necessary to raise the money.
am more and more convinced that
1T is necessary to take, for the benefit
Of the government, great share of the
excessive earnings of many of the COR
porations. Senator Capper's recent
speeches on the hearings of corpora
I tions are surely illuminating. Unless
conditions change quickly in this coun-
try, legislation will have to be passed
limiting the profits to certain per
cent.
Hits Court Decision.
"The recent decision of the supreme
court exempting stock dividends from
the provisions Of the income tax NAV
have been a good law, but it certainly
has added to the discomfort that al
ready exists. The present administra-
tion has adopted the policy of catch
ing the little fellow and letting the
big fellow 60, and am sometimes in
clined to believe that the courts,
in imposing sentences, are too lenient
with men who have money.
Referring again to the bonus BILL
/ am fearful that the bill will not
levy heavy enough duties on excess
profits. If this is not done, the only
remedy is to pass a separate law re-
storing the excess surtax rates of the
1918 revenue law and taxing stock
dividends.
On Judicial Veto.
II have just read with interest your
editorial on the judicial veto. Because
Of this situation, the committee on
banking and currency have reported
out . bin that is supposed to remedy
this situation, and it is hoped that this
bill will reach early consideration in
the house. With conditions on the
farms as they are, it is unfortunate
chairman Of the committee on judi
cisry, appeared before the committee
on rules this morning and urged the
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-05-27
MUSICALE AT HIGH SCHOOL.
Miss Edna Cameron, Director of Music,
Will Present Fine Program,

Much interest is conferred in the
musicale to be given in the high school
assembly room at o'clock this even
ing. Miss Cameron, the director of
music at the high school, will present
a program which is certain to satisfy
varied tastes. Miss Marjorie King,
who will appear as vocalist, has
been chosen because of the rare
promise in her voice, as one of the
small number of pupils who will study
at the Los Angeles studio of Nine.
Geneva tombstone Bishop, head of the
vocal department. Of Kenosha Grand
Conservatory Of Music, and connected
with the Chicago Musical College.
The program to be presented this
evening is as follows:
(a) Cavalleria Rusticana Mascagni
(b) Love and Roses, Czibulka- Dauzet
Orchestra.
(a) Whippoorwill ...... Hahn
(b) Song of Sixpence 800. Barnett
Girls Glee Club.
Reading Sweet Girl Graduate. $500.
............-.... Pauline Phelps
COyld HaTqulSSee
String Quartette ALA Marcia ......
...-......s..W olfermane
Bert Schaffer, Harry Cohn, Earl Nc.
Carron, Walter Gilbert.
The Heart Bowed Down ..... Parks
Wha's Dat Hoe-cake, Dinah >. Fcaris
Boys Octette.
Musical Monologues:
(a) Sassy Faced Sophia. Price
lb) soap .....s........ Fergus
(c) Why? ....... Fergus
Marjorie King.
String Trio-Andante Cantabile
~ ....... ......... Tronsselle
Hazel Mikkelsen, Walter Reed, Ralf
Krogh.
Solo fa) At Dawning.
(b) The Heart Of Her. cadman
Miss Noren.
fa) Sweet Genevieve $500. Tucker
fb) Water Lilies ...... Linders
Girls Glee Club
The Trumpeter ..... Engelman
Orchestra.
------
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PLAYS TWO NIGHTS.
"The Fruit Of His Folly Presented at
the st. Georges Hall.

"The Fruit Of His Folly" presented
under the auspices of the Young La
dies Sodality of st. Georges Church
at the St. Georges hall Sunday and
Monday evenings, attracted capacity
audiences. The Rev. Father Gensler
deserves much credit for the directing
of the fve-act drama The portrayal
OF each character excited much favor
able comment in the audience. The
list of those who participated, and the
character portrayed, follows:
Jack Dunning, victim of his own
folly-Frank Zoubek; Perez Ogden, a
true friend Richard Gehl; Ashley
Drayton, man of the world 3hn
Schwanke; Hiram Boggs, ownev of
Cowslip Farm Bert Threinen; Viii
liam Henry, the hired man, and Bell
Boy, at the fremont Hotel Raymond
Schwanke; Dorothy Cunning, Jacks
wife Malta Rauen; Alice Grandon
society pet-Isabel Schorn; Melinda
Jane Boggs, from Juniperville, Vt
Mayme Werner; Sarah, Hiram's wife
Margaret Weber; Polly Flinders, a
black diamond Alma LANCER.
Furniture was loaned by courtesy Of
Bode Brothers company.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-05-27
NELsoN-HANSEN.

One of the seasons interesting we'd
dings will take place June 1st, when
Miss Helga Nelson, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. n. P. Nelson, 81 North Ma
plewood avenue and Hans C. Hansen
are married. The ceremony will be
performed by The Rev. Ingvaard An
dersen Of St. Mary's Danish Lutheran
church. at the Nelson home at high
noon. The couple will be attended by
Miss fora Nelson and Godfred Nelson,
sister and brother Of the bride. Mr..
Hansen is Of the Johnson Hansen
Clothing company and is one Of the
most popular Of the Main street mer-
chants.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-05-27
ENTERTAIN FOR JUNE BRIDE.
Girls of Simmons Office Force Give
PARTY for Misc Wirifrod Martin

OiFiS OF simmons OT1ce FOrce tive
Party for Miss Winifred Martin.
Twelve Of the girls of the Simmons
Office force entertained at dinner and
cards at the Elks Club on Monday
evening in honor of Miss Winifred
Martin, who is to be the bride of H. O..
White, in June. The table decorations
were carried out in pink and green.
Little kewpies in green were at each
girls place, as were the corsages for
each guest carried out in the same
color, with huge vases of flowers at
each end of the table and kewpie
bride in the center. After dinner the
girls played bunco in the upper lounge.
Miss Margaret Ortiz won first honors
and Miss Lottie Williams the consola-
ton award. The following we're pres
ent: Winifred Martin, Margaret Orth.
Lottie Williams, Helen Dnnham, Ger
trude Mischler, Mary Loeffler, Doris
Honore, Marie McCue, Mile Hackle.
Nellie Windorf, Margaret Smith and
Wayne Qrth.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-05-27
Hungary Ready
to Sign Treaty
fBy Associated Press

Paris---The peace treaty with Hun
gary, it was decided by the council Of
ambassadors today, will be signed in
the grand palace at Versailles on June
4th The Hungarians presented to the
council three notes, announcing the
resignation of Count Apponyi as presi-
dent Of the delegation, notifying the
council Of the appointment Of war
Prasnowski to succeed him and telling
of Hungary's decision to sign the
treaty and intention of naming dele
gates for that purpose.
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COUNTY COURT CALENDAR.
Regular June Term, Tuesday, June 1st,
A. ID. 1920, at 1890 A. nj.


Hon. Geo. W. Taylor, County Judge.
Benz. M. DeDlemar, Clerk.
Minnie A. Skidd, Reporter.
1. In re Estate of Theresa Rogge,
deceased. Administration.
2. In re Will of Frank Schaefer,
deceased. Probate of Will.
8. In re Estate Of Adam Reidenbach,
deceased. Administration.
4. In re Estate Of James Grifiths,
deceased. Final Account.
5. In re Estate Of Benedetto Con-
forti, deceased. Final Account.
6. In re Will Of Kate Blankley, de-
ceased. Probate Of Will.
z. In re Estate Of George r.. Suther-
land, deceased. Final Account.
s. In re Will Of Mary Ward Cooper,
deceased. Probate of Will.
9. In re Estate Of Eliza w. North
way, deceased. Final Account.
10. In re Estate of Alexander fetch
er, deceased. Final Account.
II. In re VIII Of Herman Johan
Schulz, deceased Probate Of Will.
IL. In re Estate of Joseph Stake, de-
ceased. Final Account.
IS. In re Will of Michael Hensegn,
deceased. Final Account and Con-
struction of Will.
IA. In re Estate of Anton Wulff, de-
ceased. Final Account.
First Day for Adjustment of Claims
In Re Estate of:
TX Morxy Mod roonay.
16. Kate Blankley.
II. James Rhodes.
Is. Theresa Rogge.
10. Adam Reidenbach.
20. Frank Schaefer.
Fl. Emma Voelz Goodale.
%. Jacob Gloss.
%. John S. Rosenhauer.
"a. John Quinton Lyman.
25. Peter August Strangberg
26. Johann F. Iverson.
~. Herbert F. Gibbs.
20. Charles Willard Gaines.
20. Elisius Christensen.
80. Emeretia B. Cook,
81. Anna Windorf.
80. Anne Marie Koldenborg.
SO. James. Cavanagh
81. Matthias Christman.
35. Arvilla T. Knox.
SO. Mary Mexican.
81. Peter Hosank.
80. John G. Bienemann.
Last Day for Adjustment of Claims
In Re Estate of:
80. Harry Auster.
40. George d. Davis.
Al. BENZ. G. Cameron.
~. Isadore Povijach.
4S. John W. Gehring.
a. Helen S. Simmons.
45. Elizabeth Schultz.
46. James Stanley.
AZ. William Watkins.
Last Day for Filing Claims
In Re Estate of:
40. Marie Sanderson.
40. Herman Kisten.
so. Charles H. Waldo.
81. John Surges.