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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11
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The safe OF Kehke Brothers We ',rck-
en- open at Cedar Grove, but notA.... was
found of any value
Fire destroyed the barn and icehouse
of the Lochhyrst association, near the
cottages at Lochhyrst.
Willie. the Oldest son cf Rudolph
Schultz of AskcAton. died suddenly from
an attack of typhoid fever.
Burglars went through the dry goods
store of Jonas Brothers at Madison and
got away with $1,000 worth Of silks, be-
sides small amount in money AMI
stamps.
Charles Larsen. aged % years. employ
cd by the Racine Sattley Company, twice
attempted suicide by Shooting. Trouble
with the girl he loved is stated as the
cause. The first attempt was futile, as
the bullet went into the air, the second
was prevented by al officer who arrested
Larsen. lie paid fine OF So and costs.
Members of the Milwaukee committee
investigating the house OF correction con
slider the institution in n most dangerous
condition. Supervisor Seidel, chairman
of the committee, said the building was
nothing but a FIRE trap from one end 10
the other. In the yarnish room. he said,
there was varnish on the floor two inches
thick. so that if a fire were started in
the building it would sweep through the
other buildings so rapidly that 1t was
doubtful If the prisoners coull be releas-
ed. THE lives of the prisoners" he said,
ARE in danger constantly" Supervisor
Reinhold added an equally outspoken in
A. . 81, a
lower tier of cells. he said, were in such
a condition as to be dangerous to the
health of the inmates and the State
board of health ought to investigate and
condemn that portion Of the prison
H. p. Christ Of Wausaul5ee purchased
the cedar on thirty-six forties Of the Bird
& Wells Lumber Company Of that city,
the consideration being $4,000
The trouble that has enmeshed the
Elkhart Lake line is being adjusted The
men who walked out because Of their
inability to secure the nj nGy earned the
last few weeks, have been paid off
Because Of alleged exactions Of the
Germent M~kc-s' Union and the increas-
ed price of cotton the factory Of Ii.
Rosenblatt & Sons in Beloit has been
forced to close indefinitely, throwing 100
out Of employment
Smallpox has broken out in the Indian
school at Tomah. It is in mild FORM
which characterized the disease the last
two seasons. The institution has been
quarantiacd.
Burglars entered the farm house Of
John Mitchell near Palmyra and secured
1000 during the absence Of the family.
The money belonged to William Mitchell,
who resides with his brother.
Patrick Flaherty and Charles Dennis
alias John Olsen. the two men captured
at Ishpeming, Mich, after a battle with
the police Of that city. and charged with
robbing the Superior postofiee, were
bound over TO the December term of the
United States Court at Madison
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11
PANAMA A REPUBLIC.
'-thmian State Secedes from Column bia
and May Sign Canal Treaty.

}-thmian State Secedes from Columbia
and May Sign Canal Treaty.
CoIJmbisns at Paeama have declared
;heir independence, which once estab-
lished, is expected to leqd to the early
conclusion Of canal treaty. United
States war vessels and marines have
oeeh ordered TO the seen after hur-
ried White House conference. They will
guard the railway in accordance with
treaty obligations The State Depart
ment fears a general war may break out
among the Central American republics
The successful movement by which the
independence of the Istix.1us of Panama
was declared took place amid great en-
thusiasm and frantic excitement There
were 5000 armed men in the uprising
Gems Toyar and Amayo, who arrived
at Coon on the Colombian gunboat Car
thagena aud proceeded to Panama. were
made prisoners. Gov Obaldia and all
the authorities are also cuptives The
uprising, which is believed to reflect pop
uiar opposition to the rejection OF the
canal treaty, shows fully what the pres
ent feeling is on the isthmus.
\ conference of members OF Presl-
dent Rooseyelt's cabinet and leading Off
ciais was held at the Wh>e House and
orlers issued for the dispatch of a num-
Der Of war vessels to Panama and Colon
For the present the efforts of the United
States will be devoted to the mainte-
nance of order and preservation of free
dom Of transit across the isthmus accol,i-
ing 10 orr treaty obligations
As 20 the recognition of the revolution
airy government, Washington CORE
spondent asserts that there is no doubt
that as soon as evidence is received Of
the establishment of a de facto govern
ment the United States. following the
usual practice. will recognize and treat
with the revolutionary authorities This
means that within a short time the new
isthaian government will probably coa-
clude treaty with the United States for
the construction Of the Panama canal.
Within few days the United States
will have four or five naval vessels and
fully 1000 marines at Panama and
Colon.
Vice United States Consul Ehrman 81
Panama cabled the State Department at
Washington Wednesday that the Colon
bian government warship Bogota was
shelling the city. Eleven Cinnamon were
reported killed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11
XIII the Iacnrablc.

Rev. Merle St c. Wright pastor Of
the I4enox Avenue Unitarian Church 81
New York. in an address before the New
York Medical Association, sail he was
in favor Of putting incurable sufferers
from disease to death by painless agen-
cies. What is the use Of prolonging life
when we know that Z means nothing but
torture for the victim? The minister
would have the consent Of the patient
and his family to the act Of ending his
life. Drugs could be administered which
would not cause pain and the dreamless
sleep would follow. The minister bought
that humane death in this way would
be advancing civilization and getting
away from barbariaus
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11
One Ilundred Years Ace.

The United States frigite Philadel-
phia, Commodore Preble commander,
was lost by running on . reef IL the
Mediterranean, sNd its cfew of 500 made
slaves by the MoOrs-
President jefferson was authorized by
Congress 10 take possession of Louisiana
territory.
The territory of Louisiana was declar-
ed capable for at least ten years of sup
plying the United States with all the
sugar it needed, the annual yield then
being $4,000 hogsheads
Stephen Stilweil of New Rochelle, n.
Y. advertised "trusty negro" for sale
for $3.50
President Thomas jefferson sent a
message to Congress informing that body
that state OF war existed with Moroc-
co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

The great New York dry goods firm of
Clafin & Co. WAS forced to ask aid OF
the banks, as an aftermath OF Black Fri
day.
Lloyd, Hamilton & Co, New York
bankers. three large mercantile firms Of
that city. Hoyt, Sprague & Go. OF Fall
River. and two Philadelphia firms failed
as result of the Black Friday panic,
while three railroad companies annonnc-
ed a reduction of wages.
Edward S. Stokes was sentenced at
New York to four years in prison for the
murder Of James Fisk.
United States treasury officials pri-
yately predicted that the national hank
ing system had been shattered by the
Black Friday panic, that specie payment
never would be resumed, and the stock
market never would rise TO its level be-
fore the collapse.
Members of the Canadian Parliam4at
publicly charged .he Macdonald govern
ment with trying to buy their votes with
money.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

vile, which gave a majority to the Re
publican candidate of $500 in 1900, gives
from 5000 to 5000 majority for Gov
Beckham. The Democrats have carried
every congressional district in the State
except the Eleventh, the Republican
stronghold.
The Democratic victory does not come
from the cities or from any special sec
tons of the State. The result from 100
of the i19 counties shows an intense in
terest everywhere, and there is not n
Democratic county which has not inrreas-
cd its normal majority from 800 to 800.
The Republican counties show a CORE
spending decrease of majorities.
The reelection Of Gov Beckham, a
man 80 wears of age, fixes his place as
leader of the Democratic party in Ken
lucky. and it is said his name viii 20 be
fore the Kentucky General Assembly to
succeed J. c. s. Blackburn in the Senate
of the United States.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11
Twenty Years Ago.

Jules Ferry, foreign minister of
France. asked the Chamb, of Deputies
for $50. 00O, 900 to finance the expedition
against Tonquin.
Director Of the Mint Burchard recon-
mended that the coinage of gold dollars,
silver trade dollars, and three cent pieces
be discontinued, the gold dollar being un-
popular because it was small, the trade
dollar because 1t was too large. and the
three-cent piece being Of no use because
of the new two-cent letter postage
Gov. Ordway Of Dakota protested
against the creation Of State from that
territory, accusing the citizens with be-
ing factious-
The LationaI Utah commission fled its
report warning the Mormon Legislature
to provide for the Acknowledgement OF
polYgamists OF suffer from the most strin-
gent laws that could be passed by Con-
gregs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11
Fifty Years Ago.

Charges were made that Uncle Toms
Cabin" was Kept On the stage at New
York by the abolitionists for campaign
purposes and TO stir up sentiment
against the South.
Major Fitzpatrick concluded a treaty
with the COmanche and Kiowa Indians,
giving Immigrant wagon trains a right
of way through their territory and call
ing for the surrender of all American
and Mexican prisoners.
President Franklin Pierce was charg-
ed with holding a Kitchen cabinet
meeting at the White House every other
night, when he and Caleb Gushing serv-
ed oysters and teddy TO their political
advisers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

a.
give a plurality of between 10000 and
10000 for Mcclellan, Grout and Fornes.
Even Brooklyn has been carried by the
Tammany ticket by plurality approach
ing 1000. Martin w. Littleton, Demo
cratic candidate for president of the bor-
ough, who indorsed the stand Of Hugh
Mclaughlin in fighting the Tammany
izing of Brooklyn, is also elected The
borough of Queens is Democratic. Rich
mond is the only borough carried by
Low. The board OF aldermen will be
completely in control of Tammany.
The verdict at the polls so strongly in
trenches the wigwam in power in the
city that its adherents assert that it will
be practically invincible in the presi-
Denial and State elections next year.
Charles f. Murphy becomes the most
important Democrat in The country. He
will probably have more influence in the
next Democratic national convention
than Croker, Kelly or Hill ever had. be-
cause he will not only be able to domi-
nate the Democratic party OF the entire
city but the Democratic party The
State as well. Murphy's victory ems
to mean the destruction of both David
b. Hill and Hugh Mclaughlin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11
Hnrt by Cheese Corner.

Application was made before the La
Crosse clerk in bankruptcy for the La
Crosse Cheese and Butter Company to
show cause why it should not be adjudi-
Gated bankrupt. Local attorneys have
hundreds of claims against the com
pany, which has been doing a large bust
ness throughout the Northwestern States.
The financial troubles are precipitated
through an effort on the part Of the cor
poration. it is said. to corner the cheese
market in the Northwest. The firm nov
has stored in warehouses in Chicago, ST.
Louis, St Paul. Minneapolis and Mil
waukee 100000 worth OF cheese.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

Over 1900 tracts ~ land in Illinois
were advertised fer sale for taxes, most
OF the owners resting in other States.
Gen. Thomas pinckn9y, u. S. ~. com
mander in the war with the Florida In
dians, died
Seventy one whales we're killed on the
coast Of New England.
Peace was said to have been finally
effected between factions in ireland, the
agreement being ratified by $4,000 per
sons at mass meeting in Tipperary.
Postmaster General Johu AiacLean
was accused OF knitting" President John
Quincy Adams by turning over mail con
tracts ia the friends Of Andrew jackson
Just before election day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

same precincts Sullivan received 10,99S.
against 10,250 in the same precincts two
years ago, the result indicating net
Republican loss of practically 10000 to
$4,000 in the State.
Gov. Cummins said: at is extremely
gratifying to note that the indications
point to a larger plurality than | had
even estimated. had placed the figures
at about 10000. but the returns Indicate
that the plurality for the Republican
ticket will approach 10000 instead. Con-
sidering the light vote the plurality real
iy is everything that Republicans could
expect"
The Democratic representatives of Mr..
SulIiTan said they were surprised at the
size of the plurality. They had not ex-
pected the Republican ticket to be elect
ed By more than 10000. The Democrat
ic State central committee issued state
ment at midnight conceding Gov Cum
MINIS reelection by $1,000 plurality.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

The Democratic vic
tory is complete.
me party re-electing
all of its nominees
for Circuit judge in
doubtful districts,
with a single eXcep-
ton. electiug seven
ty- Eve of 100 mem
beers OF the House
of Representatives
and all but ten
members of the
State Senate.
The CITY of T.of5is-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11
ALL OVER THE STATE
ITEMS OF INTEREST IN BADGER.
DOM.
Farmer Held Up by HiGhwaymeu-No
State Taxes This disastrous
Attempt TO Corner Cheese Market
Couple Convicted of Robbery.

Herman Schwiffel was held ur and
robbed in broad daylight by four masked
men heavily armed, the attack being
made four miles east of La Crosse. The
robbers knew Of the run on the German
American Bank and knew that many
farmers were taking their deposits home.
All they got from Sehwiffel, however, so
far as reported, was small sum of
money and his watch. The robbers at
tempted to hold up a couple in buggy
also, but the men showed fight and an
other buggy appeared. The highwaymen
jumped on a train and went east. 1t is
thought they are a portion Of the gang
which has been working through Mime
sofa.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

GPHdtpI i q i a "a Z
formerly having the record with thirty
five majority on joint ballot to his credit.
The election was clean sweep and
Mayor johnson was lost in the landslide.
The victory is regarded by the Republi-
cans rs a personal one for Senator Han-
ma. the Democratic candidates having
conferred their fight upon him in the hope
OF electing enough legislators to make
possible the selection Of John II. Clarke
as Senator.
The returns indicaye that the Republi-
cans carried Cuyahoga County. the home
of Herrick and Senator Hanna, Mayor
johnson and CLARKE. by more than 1000
plurality Mr.. Clarke lost Mahoning
County, his former home. and Mayor
Golden Rule" Jones failed to make
good his promise TO carry Toledo and the
adjoining country. Lucas County rolling
up the largest plurality ever recorded
there. giving Col Herrick 1920 more
votes than Mayor Johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

Senator Arthur Pue German scored
victory by the election of Edwin War
field Democrat as Governor over Ste
venson A. Williams 0}epublicani. The
result emphasizes Gorman's domination
in the State and strengthens his posi-
tion rs a candidate for the presidency.
Tie Legislature. which is Democratic by
a small plurality. viii elect a Democratic
successor to Senator McComas (Republi-
can. The last vote Of the State for
Governor Gin 1897 resulted: Smith
Democrat, 12s.409; Lowndes (Republi-
cam. 1926.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

For the first time in the history of the
State since 1854 no tax for the support
or maintenance of the State government,
or any of the State institutions. will be
levied this year. The condition of the
State treasury is such that ali charges
against it for the purposes of administra-
ton of the government are amply proyid-
ed for by the money on hand. There
was in the general fund Oct. l. S1.515,-
IO1 BY reason of this fact the Gov
ernor, Secretary of State and State
Treasurer, by authority Of law, have
been enabled to wipe out the State tax.
The only tax to be levied generally is
that for the benefit Of the common
schools. which is seven-tenths of a mill,
after deducting 100000 of the license
moneys received by the State from the
railroads This tax amounts TO $1,027,-
2oO
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11
Nebraskn.

Republican claim the election of John
d. Barnes Republican, as supreme
Court Judge by 10000 plurality over
John l.. Sullivan ffusionl. The Republi-
can candidates fol university regents ran
ahead Of their ticket Governor Mickey
Republicam was ojccted last year by
9647t votes to Ollie cast for Thompson
(fusiona
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

A party consisting Of Carl Mails, his
sister Emma. Nellie Olson, Henry Mar
tiu Fred and Narnum. Sherier, all young
people, attempted TO cross the Wisconsin
river above Bircn dam at Grand Rapids
in a small boat. The boat sank when
about 100 feet from shore. Emma and
Carl Mails ara Nellie Olson were drown
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

light vote through
out the State. In
the Legislature it is
ii ought the Demo-
Gratis gaincG Two or
three members of
the lover house.
At midnight Tues
day 100 precincts
out of the 2.300 in
the State gave Cum
minis (Rep) for
Governor 1922,
against 1910 two
.-oorc n1O In fbn
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11
Man and wife Go to Prison.

Dec Quinn and his wife, formerly
known as Annie Mack,e Of Behidji,
Mimi, were sem enced at Ashland to
seven and six years, respect ;ely, in the
penitentiary on their plea Of guilty To
highway robbery. The woman enticed
Albert Bulley of Odanah into an alley
and robbed him of a watch. The couple
fed and were arrested at Duluth
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

rality second only
TO the unprecedent-
ed sweep Of 1902,
when Color carried
the city by I'D, 900
votes more than
Odell. the Republi-
can candidate for
Governor. 1t was
$ o N e hing more
than a landslhe-it
was an avalanche.
Manhattan aud the
Bronx, comprising
-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11
GoId Kind Ia Renorted,

An extensive find of gold has been
made at point about two and a half
miles southwest of Davis Corners, in
Adams County II is stated that experts
have been called and that the deposits
have been pronounced very rich.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11
NInssachnNett..

The Republicans carried the State.
though by reduced plurality. John l..
Bates Repuhhcanl was reelected Gov
ernor over William A. CASTOR Demo
cra0 by $3.50. The Legislature is large,
~ Republican. l. st year the vote for
Governor stood; Bates, 105,27G; Gas
ton. lJ9, 1876.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

Republicans continue to control the
Legislature. the Senate by IL to and
the House by IS to n. Senator John
Kean Republican,. whose term expires
in 1905. will be reelected. Two years
ago the vote for Governor was: Muir
ply (Republicau1. 1S3,S14; Seymour
Democraty, 6,SG1
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

The body of Mrs. Anna Burns, who
disappeared from 81 st. Paul avenue,
Milwaukee, on Sept. 3, was found by
ii. c. Bevering in Lake woods, a short
distance north of the Country Club. Mrs.
Burns was greatly affected by the sud
den death last March Of her husband
Michael Burns. an engineer in the fire
5e.a,.trnant
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

in the State. The
Republicans carried
three-fourths of the
Lightweight coun-
ties. aud will have
eighty seven major
ity on joint ballot in
tn e Legislature,
thereby assuring the
reelection of Sena-
tor Hanna. He will
have the largest
majority ever given
a Senator in Ohio,
Sr4 a. l. "a =.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

Democrats conceded the election of
Judge Campbell (Republicam over Adair
Wilson Democrat for Supreme Court
Justice by Il small plurality.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11
Pennsyfyauia.

Pennsylvania stays Republican, re-
turning the entire State ticket apparent
~ by pluralities of between 100000 and
225,0O0
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11
len Years Ago.

President Grover Cleveland signed the
Sherman silver purchase bill repeal, one
and one-half honrs after the House OF
Representatives had eoncurred to il.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11
DEMOCRATS GET KENTUCKY.
Entire Ticket, Led by Governor BesS-
ham. Is SuccessFul

Governor ...........John c. w BrckhaIa
Lieutenant Governor. -. William 7, Nhorm
Auditor .................Sa Samuel W. h2nnt'
Treasurer ......H Henry NJ Bosworth
Attorney General ....... Napoleon Il. Hays
Secretary of State -, Henry v McChesney
Supt. Public Instruction JAS H. Fuqua, Sr.
Commissioner Of Agriculture .........
Observation-Disclosures. Hubert Nreeland
Clerk Court OF Appeals 49,. John NJ Chinn
Kentucky has gone Democratic by at
least 10000 majority, and the State is
safely in the Democratic column for 1904.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11

In Iowa Gov. Cummins and the Re
publican State ticket are elected by
about 60,000 plurality on an extremely
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-11-11
LIGHT VOTE IN IOWA.
Governor Cuusmius Reelected by a
Plurality of $4,000.

Governor ...............A Albert Il. Cummins
Lieutenant Governor ....... John Hawlott
Judge Supreme Court Chas. A. Bishop
SUpt. Public Instruction John +. Riggs
Railroad Commissioner 49,. David j. Palmer