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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29
BACK TO TIE MINES.
THE GREAT ANTHRACITE COAL
STRIKE CECLARE2 OFF.
Miners Convention at wiIkesbarre
Adopts President Rooseyelt's Arbi-
tration Plan by Unanimous Vote
Commission Meets at Once.

by unanimous viva voce vote the CEN
vention of United Mine Workers at
Wiikesbarre, Pa, accepted President
Roosevelts arbitration plan shortly he
fore noon Tuesday. Great cheers greeted
the announcement of the result. The les
oiution as adopted carries with it a dec
laration that the strike is off and provides
Tor an immediate resumption Of work in
the coal mines throughout the anthracite
region.
President Mitchell told the convention
that President Roosevelt had informed
him that he would call meeting of the
arbitration commission Immediately after
the conventions acceptance of his pro-
posal, and Mr.. Mitchell gave it as his
opinion to the delegates that the findings
OF the arbitrators would be announced
within month.
The end Of the convention and of the
great strike which has lasted five months
suddenly appeared close at hand. Presi-
dent Mitchell. after TIE convention had
given itself over 10 heated debate for an
hour and half, arose and calmly told
the delegates that it must be apparent TO
all of them that there was no doubt what
ever that the Presidents proposal would
be adopted. There had been Il renewal Of
the serious opposition cf the steam men
and heated words had passed between
delegates.
Vote Is Una nimous.
Explanations of the Presidents pro
posal had been made in four foreign Ian
guages. There seemed to be more oppo-
sition than ever to settlement, when sud
denly there was break in the clouds
when a motion was put by a delegate
down in front, near the presiding officer.
In clear voice the strike leader called
for vote on the all-important question
and instantly there was roar of ayes.
The next instant messengers were fly
ing in all directions from the convention
to give the news to the world
Hundreds Of miners who were not dele
gates filed the sidewalks and streets
near the entrance TO the Nesbitt Thea
ter, where the convention had met. and
the news quickly spread among the men.
and the faces of men who had suffered
hardships since last May at once became
brighter.
After the strike had been declared off
there was some routine business, inclld-
ing the usual votes of thanks, and then
shortly before l o'clock the convention
adjourned sine die.
1t was evhlert when the delegates as
sembled that they were in a most hope
full mood. Some said that the arbitration
COMMITTEES would be even of more benefit
to future generations in the coal fields
than the present; and anyhow it would
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29
Ex-eANDIT ENDS HIS LIFE.
James Younger Kills Himself in a
Hotel at st. Paul.

James Younger. the famous ex-handlt.
who was paroled n little over year ago
from the penitentiary at Saltwater. Killed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29
HIS SECOND TRIAL.
Roland MoIfneux Putting Up Anothe.
Fight for His Life.

The second trial Of. Roland y. Molineux
for the murder Of Mrs. Katherine j.
Adams was begun in New York before
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

The War Department han aoiered the
establishment Of schools at every post in
the army for tie instruction Of officers,
Including all lieutenants and captains Of
less than ten years service as commits.
toned officers. The plan is to give thor
pugh technical trailing in all branches
of knowledge relating to the military pro
.ession.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

The anual sport of the commissioner
IF pensions shews a gain during the year
IF 5,732 namee, the total enrolment now
jeing 990,446. The amount paid is $i37,-
jO4,2GS The total cost Of pensions since
HE beginning Of the government is given
as 1892, 509.010, exclusive Of the estab.
.ishmcut Of soldiers homes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

Text Of Resolutions.
We the Committee on Resolutions, beg
leave TO recommend that the following com
munication bc adopted and forwarded to
Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United
States of America:
The Hon Theodore Roosevelt Washington,
Dear Sir-we. the representatives Of the
employees Of the various coal companies en-
gcd In operating mines In the anthracite
coal fields Of Pennsylvania in convent as
sembled, having under consideration your
telegram of Oct. u, 1902, addressed to John
Mitchell, President Of the United Mine
Workers of America, which reads as fol-
lows:
Brig Gen John H. Wilson, +. W. Parker,
Judge George Gray, L. f. Clark. Thomas E.
Watkins. bishop j. l.. Spalding, with Car
roll ID. Wright as recorder. These names
were accepted by the operators and now
earnestly ask and urge that the miners
likewise accept this Commission. 1t is a
matter OF vital concern TO all our people, and
especially to those In our great cities who
nrc least well of, that the mining of coal
should be resumed without moments I'M
necessary delay"
We have decided to accept the PROPOSE
tion therein embodied aud submit all ques-
lions ut issue between the operators and
mine workers Of the anthracite coal region
for adjustment TO the Commission which
you have named.
In pursuance of that decision we shall re-
port fog work on Thursday morning, Oct.
%, in the positions and working place Oc-
cupied by us prior to the Inauguration of
the strike.
We have authorized John Mitchell, Pres-
dent Of the United Mine Workers of Amer-
ca, with such assistants as he may select, to
represent us in all hearings before the Com
mission.
JOHN MITCHELL
Chairman of Convention
W. Il. WILSON
Secretary Of Convention.
Statistics of the Strike,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

put before the public the whole situation
in detail as between the miners and OPP
orators. i'll a fair and thorough way.
Tevt oe RESOLUTIONS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

William Nelson Cromwell, counsel for
the new Panama Canal Company. return
I'd from Paris. asserting that the titles
10 the Panama property weTs good He
said it only now remained foQ the United
States to perfect a treaty with Colom-
bia.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

The steel floating dock at Havana,
brought there by the Spaniards and sold
to the United States for 1915. 900, has
broken, and it is estimated that repairs
will cost 100000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

II Is observed by officials Of the gov
eminent service that the proportion of
women in the public employ is gradually
increasing. The ratio Of appointments Of
men and women Is about the same. but
practically no women leave their places
10 Jake employment elsewhere
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

The totals of the naval estimates for
1904, made public, are over $9,000,000
less than the amount asked for by Sec
rotary Long last year The estimates in
clude $1,000 annual appropriation for 8
new civilian expert advocated by the ord
nance department. for the gun factory Mt
Washington. 1t is claimed that work
suffers from the constant shifting of the
officers in charge. Three new ships asked
for are two steel and one wooden training
vessel propelled by sail.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

The contracts for carrying the mails by
pneumatic tube service In New York.
Boston, Philadelphia Chicago and st.
Lo1is have been awarded by the Post
Office Department to local companies in
those cities. The agreements provide
that the total amount paid for the service
in all cities shall not exceed 100000
year, the amount which Congress has al
lowed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

The New York commissioner Of labor,
MeMackin. reports that immigration dur
ing the past year has surpassed all IRE
vious records. the number recorded at
the port Of New York being nearly $780,
900. He attributes this to improved CON
diuons, offering large attractions 10 this
country, and TO the industrial depression
prevalent in European countries.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

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Il have used Greene's Liniment on
my horses and shall never be without
it.-Wm. A. Pinkerton, Chicago"
In cases of Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Sciatica, Sore Throat or Lame Back it
gives instant relief. In the home, the
farm or the stable Greene's Infallible
Liniment should always be on hand.
Price Csc, soc. and S1.00 per bottle.
If your druggist cannot supply You,
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will, to prove its worth, send large free
sample in return for this
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of mailing. There is <AxX}A
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For Sale by
G. Y. DAHL, A. J. JOHNSTON,
ARNOLD 6 DAVIS.
CONSUMPTION.
Its prevention and cure speciality a
POWELL'S MEDICAL AND SURGICAL
INSTITUTE, La Crosse, WIS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

Attorney General Knox has discovered
defects in the Panama Canal Companys
title to Colombian concessions which, Il
is thought, may prevent the sale of the
company's property to the United States.
A six years extension of the original
81, ,ession by the Colombian government;
in lSSS failed to have the approval OF
the Congress, the country being under
martial law. The rebels Mt that time de-
clared their intention of repudiating the
extension, and the question is still I'M
settled.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

The treasury report for the first quar-
ter Of the fiscal year shows that the June
deficit of 10000 is entirely wiped out,
and the excess of receipts for the NOR MS
was $9009, 300. Customs receipts for
September show an increase Of $1,000, 600
over the same month of last year Inter
nal revenue increase is over S2.000000.
The total gold fund is now $500. 5o6, 500.
the largest sum of gold ever held by the
treasury, or ever held in any one place
in the world.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

The naval bonrd which witnessed the
bnttleshp Names speed trial reports
lat IN average Of eighteen knots an
ho:r was maintained. but that the con-
iitous Of the trial were unsatisfactory.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-29

The recent antiimperialist protest to
the President against Philippine injus-
ticcs has been taken mp by the War De
pnrtment for thorough investigation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-25
PETE THE PINCHER.
He Made Things Interesting
For Women in Stores.

Saturday afternoon pete the Pincher"
left town at the request of Sheriff Cook
Pete the Pincher's" right name is
Hawkins, so he says, and Cook had been
Hunting for Hawkins for some time
when he found him. There was no eff
merely nodded at Hawkins and Haw-
knis merely glanced at Cook and then
they walked down Kansas avenue and
Hawkins took Rock Island train for
somewhere, Cook don't care where.
Pete the Pincher' had been making
trouble in the dry goods stores. His
presence, after he had operated for a
while, was very obnoxious to the wo-
men in the stores. He had a mad and
uncomfortable desire to pinch and he
was not particular in what locality he
pinched- Pete the Pincher" went into
the dry goods stores where the aisleS
were crowded and his wanderings could
be told by stif1ed screams and
lions. He very unceremOniOuSly
pinched the women in the crowd. A
woman might be buying piece of red
canton flannel when suddenly she would
feel something which she thought might
grab her arm or some other part of her
anatomy and look around to find Haw-
kins standing there unconcerned.
He was caught in Crosby Brothers
store and nabbed by Erastus Crosby
who escorted him to the sidewalk just
in time to meet Sheriff Cook who took
Mr.. Hawkins in tow and pilOted him to
the depot after making him promise he
would leave town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-25
CAUGHT A PIckPOCkET.
He Tried to Rob q Kansas City
ROOter.

Two of the Craddock rooters. who
came to Topeka Saturday. went home
minus their money and Samuel Martin
is locked up in the police station charg-
ed with having picked it from their
pockets.
Martin was arrested about midnight
Saturday after a footrace between him
and the police which was enlivened by
a dozen pistol shots. Martin was ap-
pretended at the Rock Island depot,
just as the last fusion rooters were
leaving for home, with his hand in an
other mans pocket and in his hand was
a purse containing some small change.
The man yelled and Martin ran, leav-
ing the pocketbook behind. Several pO-
licemen were standing near and they
gave chase. Martin sprinted around the
depot building with Officers Lucas.
Bradshaw and Jackson following him.
When he reached Kansas avenue he
started east on First street with fusil-
lade of shots aiding him at every jump.
John Lucas got his swamp angel to
working and the bullets came SO close
to Martin that he thought it best to
stop. He was taken to the station but
the man whose pocket he had been in
vestigating had taken the train for
home. Earlier in the evening a Kansas
City man who came with the excursion
lists, was robbed of 500. Chief of Police
thinner, of Kansas City. notified Chief
Donovan that he would find out who
the men were and have them appear
against Martin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-25
THIS IS THE LAST WEEK
Diamond &C" Soap Voting Contest
Ends Saturday Night.

Saturday will be the last day of the
Diamond "C'' soap contest. Between
now and that time the contestants must
put forth their final efforts in gathering
the valuable wrappers from Diamond
co. soap. The indications are that the
closing of the race will be strenuous and
exciting.
The following is the standing Of first
% contestants at noon today:
Mrs. /. B. Crowder, 223 Klein. g, O54
Leah Saunders, $40 Lake 49,. 7,O32
Mrs.Fannie Harris, Sol Lake. 43e2
Ethel Yeargain. 400 E Third, 8,717
Mrs Blal-e, 1000 Harrison .....3, $50
Cora Stevens, 707 Lake ...... 2.70s
Kate McKeirnan. sos East Sixth !, OOi
Jessie McCord, Crosby Bros. ....... S21
Margaret Crow, 171S w. 10TH. 609
Harry Dreisbach, 213 Harrison. 523
Mrs. D. Dillon. 500 Fillmore .-..... 500
Edna Groves, 81 Monroe. .......... 463
IVA Grow, Western Wooden mills. 4S5
Zaidee B. Gilbert, 1900 w. Tenth 407
Harry Petit, confectionery -..-..... 383
Emma Schafer, Ind Tel Co... 362
Emma Sholes, I'll Hancock 3s4
Hazel Thomas, 500 Swygart ave.. 334
Minnie Boyle, 1913 No. Kan Ave.. 324
Margaret Goodrich, Continental
Creamery ............. 3O5
Mrs. Craig, laundress. 376
Ogeal Wilson, 1405 Jackson 21o
John. Page, 227 Monroe. 1s6
Nellie Willis, 707 Topeka avenue. 14s
Gretta Elliott. 61s Monroe. 12s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-25
LEASES BATTLE ABBEY.
An American Will Reside in the His
toric Structure.

New York. Aug. 25.-Battle Abbey, the
hristoric pile which marks the spot where
HeroId, surrounded by his Saxons, fell be-
fore the ak of William the ConQuerer at
the battle of Hastings, has been leased
for a term of years, says the Herald,
to Michael P. Grace, brother of former
Mayor William r. Grace
Mr.. Grace will use the abbey as a win
ter residence.
For long time Mr.. Grace has leased
Lord Howe's estate in Hertfordshire for
his winter home.
Battle Abbey which beloned to the late
Duchess of Cleveland, widow of the fourth
and last duke of Cleveland and mother
of Lord Rosbery, was sold at auction
last autumn to Sir Augustus Frederick
Walpole Webster. a descendant of Sir
Thomas Webster, who bought the abbey
from the sixth Viscount Montague In 171S
and in whose family the abbey remained
for 100 years The purchase price was the
equivalent of 81 200, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-25
HIT HIM ON HEAD.
Janitor of Grand Opera House
Hurt in a Fight.

Henry Robb, the colored janitor at the
Grand opera house, was injured late
Saturday night in a fight which took
place in the opera house. Robb is now
at Christ hospital with his head cut and
bruised. He will recover.
J. w. Kershner and Arthur Douglass
were working in the opera house at
night finishing their work before
the house opens tonight. They say that
Robb came into the house where they
were working at midnight Saturday
and that he started the trouble by try
ing to put them out. Kershner says
Robb struck him twice and then grab
bed him around the waist and bit him
on the shoulder. Kershner struck Robt
with a wooden mallet. Then the two
men overpowered him and took him to
the police station where his wounds
were dressed. No arrests were made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-25
WILL BE 20 FEET WIDE.
County Commissioners Fix Width of
Sixth Avenue Road.

The county commissioners this morn
ing decided that the pavement for the
West Sixth street road should be 20
feet wide.
The commissioners will pay for II feet
out of the road fund and the other three
feet will be paid for by the property
owners interested in the pavement. The
brick company, for it's donation. will
pave the west 500 feet with brick. The
balance of the pavement will be macad-
am. The pavement will be from the east
line of Gage park to the west line of the
Harstsock property. After this is finish
ed the commissioners intend to pave the
road, on the north side of the river.
which leads to the brick yard bridge.
and later pave part of the Burlingame
road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-25
TO FUSE OR NOT.
Question Confronting Nevada
Silver Men and Democrats.

Reno, New, Aug 25.-The silver party
state convention meets in this city to-
morrow to nominate a congressman and
a full state ticket. The Democratic
state convention meets here also on the
same date and for the same purpose.
Fusion may or may not be effected.
The Democrats are fighting Sadler's
denomination for governor, and it is be-
lieved that Congressman Newlands.
candidate for United States senator. is
behind the fight made on Sadler. John
Sparks is being doomed by the Demo-
Gratis for the position, but he has not
yet consented to run. Sparks is a
wealthy cattle man and owner of the
famous Wedekind mine.
Sadler claims that he has votes
enough to secure the nomination.
C. D. Van Duger is an avowed cam
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-25
Notes and Personal Mention.

Mrs. Albert Morss Patten and Mrs
Frank Scott Davis, who are in Emporia
We're the guests of honor at a reception
given by their hostess, Mrs ]. M Tan
ner, Saturday.
Mr.. Franklin Hunt is in Leavenworth
for few days and goes from there to
New York city for a month
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bonebrake and
children of Usage City, are here for a
week with Mrs. Bonebrakes mother
Mrs. ]. B. Thompson, 1914 Topeka ave-
nue..
Miss M. E. Hollis, of Chicago, is the
guest of Mrs. G. J. Mulvane.
Mr.. Howell Jones, Jr., returned today
from Flagstaff, Arizona where he has
been several months.
Miss Nettie Newmark, of Lawrence
was the guest of Miss Jessie Myers
Sunday
Mr.. Harry Parks and Mr.. Reuben spi-
vey went to Rossville this morning for
a fortnight's shooting.
Mr.. Terrence Ewart of Oklahoma City
who spent Sunday with his parents, Mr..
City this morning.
Mr.. b. F. hartman is expected to
leave Stormont hospital where he has
been for fortnight Wednesday,
Mrs w. L. Newcomer will accompany
her sister, Miss Bessie Kumm, who has
been with her most of the summer to
her home in Pittsburg, next week
Miss Mildred Poindexter has returned
from a visit to Miss Josephine Gay in
Kansas City.
Mr.. Albert T. Reid is in Kansas City.
Mr.. Sheldon Wentworth and his guest
Mr.. Fred Walker of Pittsburg KAN
who have been in Topeka a few days,
leave Tuesday for Missouri from where
they return to school at ST. Johns, Sa-
lima, the first of September.
Miss Reita Updegraff and Miss Jessie
Campbell will go to Maple Hill Wednes-
day to spend q week with Mrs. R. T.
Updegraff.
Mrs. A. G. Morse, who is the guest OF
her daughter, Mrs. w. G. Dickie. leaves
for her home in Lancaster, Wis, Tues
day.
Mr.. Merritt Hodson of Chicago is the
guest of the w. M. welcome family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. O'Neil have
returned to their home in Chillicothe
after a visit in Potwin.
M. and Mrs. WIN Griffith returned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-25
THOMPSON'S LAST BET.
AButch" Died Without Knowing He
Had Won 5000 on Herbert

Saratoga, Aug. 2.-The funeral of
Butch Thompson. the veteran book
maker. was held and his partner. Leo
Swatts. was collecting the last bet he ever
made. Many prominent men, including two
United States senators, three judges and
the majority of the racing men attended
the funeral.
The bet collected by Swatts was made
the day Thompson died. 1t was ON Her.
bert, the winner of the handicap. 'rhomp-
son, who had been in the habit of sending
small commissions to the track from the
hospital, where he was a patient picked
out Herbert as the winner of the race
when he knew he had but few hours to
live. He directed that 81 900 be placed OH
the horse at odds at 10 to 9. Herbert won
easily, and Thompson made 5000. He died
without knowing that his horse had won.
Thompson left an estate of $500, 900. most
ly in personal property. 1t will go to his
relatives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-25
MANY NEW MEMBERS.
They Will Be Voted Into T. A. A.
Tonipht.

There will be a meeting at the To-
peka Athletic association tonight and 20
new members will be voted into the as
ISOLATION.
Plans will be discussed at this meet
ing for the Improvement of the associa-
ton quarters and the addition Of spe-
cial features. The association is now
having a revival, as shown by the list
of applicants for membership. The
bowling alleys are to be put in first
class condition at once and during the
coming winter several bowling tourna-
ments will be held and matches will be
played with teams from other cities
Special attention will be. given to pool
and billiards and exhibitions and
matches will be played at the association
rooms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-25
STEPPED OVERA CLIFF.
Mountain Climbers Have Marrow Es-
cape From Death.

Mount Eagle, Tenn, Aug. 25-At For
est Point last night Miss Winnie Tucker.
a prominent young woman of Dechero,
and one of party on a mountain trip
stepped over the cliff Sidney Cowan
of Nashville, spranE to her rescue. He
caught her, but too late to prevent her
fall. Both were dragged over the
precipice together and landed on the in
cline 40 feet below Though COwan was
badly shaken up he was still conscious
as his body rolled down the ledge. and
he caught hold of a bush which stayed
his descent. Miss Tucker, bleeding and
unconscious, was rolling down the way
he had gone. As she passed he caught
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-25
SEVEN MATCHES AT ONCE.
Epworth League Discussion Ends in
Wholesale Engagements.

Harrisburg, Ill, Aug. 25.-At a meet
ing of the Epworth league at Mount
Carmel the question, Why I Never
Married." was thoroughly discussed by
seven young men and seven young wo-
men.
The last of the seven young girls said
the reason she never married was be-
cause she never had the chance, and.
further, if given the chance she would
prove her reasons were correct
The meeting wound up by the seven
young men proposing, and each propose;
was accepted