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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
IMMI GRAFTON LAWS EvADgD.
Ineligibies Enter the United states by
way of Canada.

Commissioner General Sargent Of the
immigration bureau has made public a
report from Robert Watchorn. special
immigration inspector. dated Paris,
France, Aug. %. 1902. ON she immigra>
ton Of The United States by way of Can
ada Mr.. Watchorn says that Europeans
who obviously are ineligible TO enter the
United States for several years have been
directed by designing agents to Canadian
ports with & view to effecting surrep-
titious entrance into the United States
across the International boundary. In
tending immigrants who by reason If
some disqualification are rejected by the
lines running to United States ports are
turned over 70 lines running to Canada.
and with few exceptions they are accept
ed without question. Thousands every
year thus ind their way to Canada and
thence to the United States.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
Chicago.


- of the middle West were
sending out instructions to commercial
agents and freight men to cease solicit
ing business for the present. On some
lines touching the Northwest. solicitors
were instructed to seek only the class of
business paying the highest returns. No
where mas there been much competition
for freight, for the railroads-overbur
dened with business and obliged to refuse
calls for cars every day, have not con-
cerned themselves as closely as usual
about the distribution of tonnage at COM
peling points. The inadequacy of the
railroad equipment of the country for the
handling of the business in It's present
enormous volume has been commented
upon for some time. The situation cn tie
whole is as bad now as it has ever been,
while in particular localities it is worse.
How soon n change will come is hard
question. Railroad officials are chary
about making promises and do not hold
out hope for relief for some time yet.
Corn and cotton will begin moving in
greater quantity shortly while cold
weather will mean urgent demand for
more coal cars. A feature of great inn
portance was the disposition shown by
the southwestern railroads 10 conciliate
their employees. and while there has been
little granted in the way of advances IN
the wage scale. the roads will meet the
men half way on any readjustment prop
ostion that is fair.
The argument is heard that while the
roads are earning more money now than
ever before the high prices of everything
that enters into maintenance and new
equipment are serious drawback. that
operating expenses are running proper
tionately larger. and that the net earn
ings are not so large as would be inferred
from the enormous business being ham
died.
The wheat market having sagged off
cents from recent high points, made
still lower turn on Wednesday when the
increased receipts over the election day
holiday brought 1.211 cars into Mime
apolis. The weakness apparently spent
itself in this downturn, and recovery
followed There has been no change in
general sentiment. which is firm. There
are some bearish features. the principal
one being the increasing primary move
ment, but local traders are not inclined
10 be bearish.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
New Ya4.


the country containing evidences of
wholesome development. Fall distribu-
ton was unusually large. and current
transactions IN heavier goods are liberal,
considering the mildness of the season.
Complaints of slow freight movement are
still heard, testifying TO the enormous vol
nne of business handled by the railways,
which report earnings for October As
per cent larger than last year and 14.2
per cent above 1900" The foregoing is
from the Weekly Trade Review of X. G.
Dun & Co. 1t continues:
1t is the exception when manufacture
ing plants have not contracts assuring
activity for many months. and annual
inventories will be taken with difficulty,
owing 10 importunste customers. Prices
of commodities proportional to consaInp-
ton, as shown by Dun's index number,
declined about ] per cent during Octo-
Der, S995T9, comparing with Sf00,GfS.
The decrease occurred in meats and fuel.
mainly the latter.
The only development of note IN the
iron and steel market has been the 10 per
cent reduction in price of tin plates. to
take effect Dec. /. While some change
was anticipated. the trade was not pre-
pared for so large a Cut. If the recent
lowering of price lists in certain sections
of the market should stimulate foreign
trade, there will be occasion for gratifi-
cation, as some exceptional export move
ment is needed to offset the heavy I'M
ports of pig iron and billets. Many fur
naces have been compelled to bank be-
cause of the poor receipts of coke, and
there is little evidence of improvement
in the railway situation, motive power
being utterly inadequate.
Contracts run far into the future in
structural material for bridges and build
ings, while plates are sought by ear
works and shipyards High premiums
are still paid for prompt delivery, but
most shipments are on old contracts plae-
ed at regular list prices. Recent eularge-
ment of facilities has greatly increased
production in many lines. which explains
the slightly easier tone of the market as
a whole but there is no evidence of di-
unfinished demand, nor unsound condi-
TONS
Business in woolens is light. the chief
inquiry being for sample pieces, which
are not delivered as rapidly as desired.
Quotations are fully maintained for wool
ems and worsteds. as might be expected,
in view of the continued strength of
wool
Bradstreet's weekly report covering
grain figures says:
Wheat, including -four. exports for the
week ending Nov aggregate 5,7l5,555
bushels, again st 1907, 800 last week. 81
469,645 in this week last year and $500
507 in 1900. Wheat exports since July
1 aggregate 97,144, 492 bushels, against
112, 19S,5S4 last season and 81 ,403,971 in
1900.
Corn exports aggregate 130.S40 bush
els, against 153.2 05 last week. 70S,2S4
last year and 3,2S7, 627 in 1900. For the
fiscal year exports are 1,926,8S1 bushels,
against 17,447,57 last season and Co.
G6S. $40 in 1900.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
For s1arinr False wooer.

Nina X Danforth pleaded guilty TO
menslaughter at Cambridge, Mass, and
was sentenced to twenty-one months in
the Cambridge house. of correction. She
shot and killed Andrew ]. Emery at
South birmingham May II. Emery had
courted her and she believed lie intended
20 marry her. When she learned that he
had n wife and several children she
killed him. She is deformed and her home
Is in E'ramingham.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
H Uses Pay Ten Per Cent.

Notices signed by ], NJ, Wallis, gen
eral superintendent Of the West Pennsyl-
yania Railroad, have been posted in the
Offices of the company ~ Allegheny to
the effect that an advance Of 10 per cent
would be made in the wages Of all en-
ployes permanently IL the service of the
Pennsylvania system east of PittsburS
who are receiving less than $500 month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
con ecticnf State Park.

Under new law which contemplates
extensive experiments in the reforestra-
ton of barren lands, State Forester Null
ford of Connecticut has purchased at 81
mn acre a tract Of 1900 acres in Middle
sex County for State park, The park
will be used as an object lesson, and
tests will be made to determine what
kind Of trees are best adapted to differ
ont soils
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
DRUG TRUST HAS A RIVAL.

Com bination Is Formed by Leading
Dealers to OppC c ExtOrtion.
The drug trust has a formidable rival
in combination formed by forty of the
leading eut-rate druggists in the large
cities of the country, with a capital stock
Of 100000. Already 1000 smaller re-
tail dealers have signified their intention
of allying themselves with the concern.
The company will manufacture proprie-
tary and patent medicines and staple
drugs w G. Marshall of Cleveland is
one of the chief promoters and he will
manage the Cleveland end with four
stores. The headquarters and general
plant will be AZ Boston.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
EXPLORER FINDS NEW RIVER.
Large Stream In Canada Is Discovered

Large Stream In Canada Is Discovered
by Member of Geological Survey.
w. ]. Wilson. an explorer Of the Cana
dian geological survey. has returned with
his party from a tour through the unex-
plored countrs to the southwest Of james
bay. Mr.. Wilson reports the discovery
of large river, hitherto unsurveyed, and
running between the Albany river on the
south and the Ottawapicket river on the
north. The newly discovered river mas a
course of over 300 miles. and near James
bay divides into two branches, emptying
into Hudson bay. Several new lakes
also were discovered by the exploring
party.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19

The report is current in steel circles
that the United States Steel Corporation
will ignore all orders from brokers and
spectators, owing to the grt II demand
for iron whch exists at present This
step will prevent spectators from cor
nering the available supply.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
o1eo Law Declared Valid.

BY a divided court the United States
Supreme Court affirmed the decision of
the Supreme Court of the State OF New
Hampshire in the case of Clarence F..
Collins versus that State. The case in
volved the constitutionality of the New
Hampshire State law requiring oleo-
margarine to be given a color different
from the color Of butter or to be labeled.
The validity of the law was sustained,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
Drever Must Co to Penitentiary.

After legal battle for his freedom
that lasted nearly six years, and was
waged in dozen tribunals, +. S. Dreyers
former Chicago banker win have to go
to the penitentiary. The United States
Supreme Court at Washington took away
the last hope of the man convicted of the
embezzlement of $4,000 Of West Park
Board funds by Affirming the decision Of
the Supreme Court of Illinois.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
Pope Nny Cone to New Yorls.

Catholic clergymeu are advocating the
building in New York City of the largest
and most magnificent house of worship IN
the world. 10 cost S20.000,0O0. Promi-
nent priests claim 10 believe THAI within
few years the holy see may be moved
from Rome to New York.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
New C,old Find in Colorodo.

Colorado Springs has a new gold ex-
element. this time almos within the
city limits. The strike is in Bear Greek
Canyon. six miles out near the Short
Line Road to Cripple Creek. Assays
show gold values ranging from $4Sj to
81. 129 20 on select samples.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
INSIST GOVERNOR MUST MARRY.
People of Kansas Demand that New
Executive Shall Wed.

The fact that the new Governor and
Lieutenant Governor Of Kansas are bach
elors has caused much stir among the
people of Topeka, and particularly the so
cial set. The people of Kansas insist
that the Governor get married, and hope
for brilliant social functions in the new
executive mansion. Gov.-elect Bailey has
not been in Topeka since his election. His
aged father is i'll at his home at Bal
leysville, and reports say he cannot ie-
cover. Whether they have received Of
fers of marriage is not known. Both are
financially Independent. Bailey IS 46
and Hanna IS 30.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
SHOOTS OFFICER, KILLS SELF.
Forest, Ohio, P1asterer Commits Sui
eide to Escape Arrest.

eide to Escape Arrest.
At Forest, Ohio. James Young, plas-
terer, shot and badly wounded police
man who sought to arrest him, and lhen
committed suicide by blowing out his
brains Young became intoxicated for
the first time in fifteen years, and when
he discovered that he was going to be
arrested for beating his wife and break
ing the furniture, hid himself in room
upstairs and shot John Haunchey, po-
liceman, as he was nearing the house.
The pOliceman's face was terribly LAGER
ated and disfgured for life. The shooting
caused a gathering of armed and excited
citizens at the Young home. An attempt
was made to arrest Young, but he COM
mitted suicide before the officers could
reach him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
Wealthy Man Accidentally Shot.

Oliver Pratt, wealthy young oil man
of Findlay, Ohio, was instantly killed the
other evening. He had just returned
from a hunting trip and was about to
greet his young wife ahd baby when the
gun slipped from his hands and was ac-
cidentally discharged His body was
terribly mangled.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
Home for Agei Women Burns.

The famous Yellow Springs HOUSE at
Yellow Springs. Ohio. which was recently
bought by the Cincinnati conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church fer
home for the aged wom,a of the church,
was destroyed by FIRE. the loss being esti-
mated at about 10000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
SHIP IN FLAMES ABANDONED.
Crew of the X. a. Packer Take Il
Yawls on Lake Huron.


Fire on the steamer Il. A. Packer
while bouad down Lake Huron drove
the crew TO seek refuge in yawl boats.
Later the steamer Thomas W. Palmer
and the tug ]. E. Rumbell sighted the
burning vessel, steamed alongside her
and by vigorous use of steam pumps and
hose extinguished the blaze. Search was
made for the Packers crew. They are
supposed to have landed in tie sparsely
settled district west of Detour, Mich.
The Parker is at her dock. Both smoke
stacks have fallen, the after cabin is al
most destroyed and the decks are burned
for long distance forward.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
Library Garner Stone Laid.

Mayor Low laid the corner stone of
the new New York public library, Astor.
Lenox and Tilden foundations. Ad-
dresses were made by Rev. DIR. W. X.
Huntington. rector of Grace Church:
John Bigelow, president Of the board ct
trustees of the library. and Mayor Low.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
DROPS DEAD IN THE PULPIT.
DIR. w. X. Runyan Stricken While
Preachin. in Ohio Town.

While preaching at the Methodist
Church at New Richmond, Ohio. the
Rev w. r. Runyan, ID. D., presiding
elder of the Georgetown district, was
suddenly stricken with heart disease and
died almost instantly. Shortly after DR..
Runyan had begun his sermon. the sec
ond of the day at the same church, he
faltared and fell at the foot of the pull
pit. A number of persons rushed TO the
elders assistance. but before they reach
ed MIN life was extinct. He was about
50 years of age.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
To Seek sunkeu Treasure.

There is no longer much doubt that the
schooner Louisa D., abo1. ready to sail
from San Francisco for tie South, is to
attempt to recover a part of the treasure
lost in 1862 by the burning Of the Pacific
Mail stecmer Golden Gate off MANIA
milo, on the Mexican coast The wreck
of the Golden Gate caused the loss of 200
lives and property valued at 100000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
Big Fire Near scranton, Pa.

A disastrous fire broke out in the gen
eral store of Atherton x Co. at Olyphant,
Pa, and swept along the north side of
Lackawanna street, destroying ten bust
ness blocks. The fire department of
Scranton sent several companies to as
sist in checking the flames. The esti
mated loss is $4,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
Acquire Portuguese coIonies.

The secret clause of the Anglo German
treaty relates to the acquisition of the
Portuguese colonies in kf-ica. By this
clause Germany will ae,Ipise the northern
part of the Portuguese possessions rs far
as Beira, while Britain will take over
the remainder, as well us Delagoa Bay
and Lorenzo MARQUES.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
pninter KilIed in Pntnnt Ofiice.

Charles Faunce, a painter, 81 years
old, was struck and killed by the de
scending weights in an elevator shaft in
the patent office building at Washington.
He had leaned into the shaft 10 locate
an article which hai fallen from an upper
floor and did not notice that the cage
was in motion s@
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19

Judge 5ohn T. McGee of the district
bench at Minneapolis has sent his resig-
nation to Gov. Va SAINT, to take effect
ar once. The reason given by the judge
Tor his action is the insuffciency of his
salary. He says the increased cost of liv-
ing practically has reduced the salary of
the office from one-third to one-haf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
Rnrninp I'D a rhenter.

The Grand Opera House in Nashville.
Tenn, was destroyed by FIRE. The thea
ter had seating capacity of 1850 and
was next 10 the largest place of an,use-
ment in the city. T. ]. Boyle. the man
aGeF, says l. vii be- rebuilt, The loss is
estimated at SO. 900.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
cnve, 1-4hn MiIes in oncn Rnnt.

Captain Kaye and wife and nine sea
men, the crew of the British bark Flor
ence H. Edgett. which they abandoned
in midocean after she had been disman-
tied in a hurricane and became water
legged, arrived in New York on the
steamer Grenada from Trinidad. They
had covered a distance of 1.450 miles in
AN omen boat
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
DouI,hobora Driven Uome.

Another chapter in the Doukhobor
pilgrimage began the other day when
the government officials started the Swan
River contingent on their way home from
Yorkton. The leaders declared they
would not remain in the villages, as they
were determined to continue their search
for the Master.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
Tries Murder, Kills SELF.

Homer Cramer, whose home is in
G,oveport, Ohio. but who was employed
as driver for a grocery firm in Coum-
us, Ohio. attempted to murder Miss
Almeda Burk. his former lnndlady. with
whom he was in love, and then blew out
his own brains.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
OPENS GREAT EDIFICE.
New York Chamber of Commerce Dedi"
sH Gates It's Magnificent Building.

Gates It's Magnificent Building.
With President Roosevelt and former
President Cleveland as its guests of
honor, and with representatives, Of for
eign governments and other distinguished
guests. New York Chamber of Commerce
formally dedicated it's building in that
city Tuesday The new building, hand
some structure Of white marble, is stu
ated in Liberty street, between Nassau
street and Broadway The proceedings
were opened with prayer of dedication
by Rev. Morgan Dix, rector Of Trinity
Church. Anfgddress of welcome by Nor
ris X. Jessup. president f the chamber,
followed, and then the rttion of the day
was delivered by former President
GnSser Cleveland
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
Die in Huge Explosion.

The explosion of a large boiler in scrap
puddle furnace No. ;. at the west works
Of the American Iron and Steel Manufac
turing COmpany's plant. at Lebanon. Pa,
caused the death Of four workmen, and
about forts others were more OF less Sc
rinusly injured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
RaiIroads Fear Car Famine.

The railroads of the country face a car
famine of grave proportions, threatening
seriously to interfere with enormous husi-
ness now being transacted Large equip
ment orders have been placed. but mar.
facturers are unable to meet demanJ ior
cars and locomotives.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
Millions for Rural Mails.

First Assistant Postmaster General,
urges that in view of the success of the
rural free delivery establishment and its
future necessities the recommendation
for $12,G55. 800 in the estimates for that
purpose is reasonable.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
Railway Strike Averted.

The threatened strike of the yardmen
employed in the Chicago yards of the
railway companies has been averteL
through the signing of an agreement by
the railroad managers and the commit
tees representing the men. The yardmep
receive a substantial increase of wages.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
CROP REPORT SHOWS WELL.
Department of Agriculture Submits
Annual Tables OF Grain Yield.

The report Of the statistician Of the
Department of Agriculture is 2G.s bush
Els of wheat, as compared with an aver
age yield Of 1861 bushels iii 1901, 23.3
bushels in 1900 and 1899. and ten-year
average Of 234 bushels.
The following table shows for all
States having 100000 acres or Upward
in corn, the preliminary estimates # ay-
erage yield per acre III bushels in 1902
with the final estimates for 1901 and 1900
and Il; mean Of the averages Of the last
ten years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19

once condemned to
death and twice
placed on trial for
his life for the MUIR
der of Mrs. rather
inc ]. Adams. Thir-
teen minutes sumc-
ed for the jury to
reach a verdict Of
acquittal at the sec
ond trial, which
lasted four weeks.
The first trial,
which resulted in
AIofiuauv'S nouvie-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19

in the Kentucky State penitentiary, las
made a confession concerning that ar
fair. What the confession contains is
known only TO prosecuting counsel IN
the GoebeI conspiracy cases, and 1t viii
be kept from the public pending corrobo-
ration of its contents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
VIII Bny Homo of seott.

Alexander Mcdonald, millionaire of
Clifton, Ohio, is negotiating for the pur-
chase Of Abbotsford, the magnificent
house erected in southern Scotland for
his home by the great poet and novelist.
Sir Walter Scott. If the negotiations are
successful Mr.. Mcdonald intends to pie
sent the house and estate to the Scotch
people.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19

Charles Price was killed. James Ross
fatally and three others slightly injured
in the collapse of the old Phelps building
in wilkesbarre. Pa. The building was
being torn down and 8 foor gave way,
catching the workmen beneath il
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19

Lester II. Brooks, a millionaire grain
and lumber magnate, dropped dead in
Minneapolis while engaged in chess
game with his physician, DR.. Lester W.
Day, at the West Hotel The mental
strain of the chess game is believed TO
have superin,uced apoplexy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
Militnry secrets Retrnretl.

The imperial tribunal has found four
Italian subjects, three men and one
woman, guilty of betraying military Sc
crets and delivering them to an agent
of the French government. The secrets
were the plans of the Notifications of
Metz and other important places.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
French Birth Rate Larger.

Official statistics show that there was
an increase in the population of France
during the year 1901 of Taos. The sta
tistics for the year 1900 showed a de-
crease of 25.9SS, The change in 1901 was
due more to an increase in the number Of
births than TO a lowering of the death
rate
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
Alau q. Nnaon IL Freed.

The discharge of Alan G. Mason. the
Boston clubman accused of the murder
of Clara 4. Morton at Waverley. was
ordered by Judge Charles Amy of the
Third District Court of eastern Middle
sex. Not sufficient evidence was found
TO hold him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-11-19
Big Hominy Mills Rurn.

The Hudnut Hominy Mills at st. 10
scph. Mo, one of the largest concerns Of
its kind in that section of the country.
was destroyed by FIRE. The estimated
loss is 100000. The origin of the fire
l. nor known.