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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
PROMINENT MEN INJURED.
Three Robisons, Bankers, and Others
Hurt in Collision at Toledo.


David Robson aud James Robson,
respectively president and cashier of the
Ohio Savings Bank and Trust Company;
Willard Robson, president of the Da-
yid Robson, Jr., & Sons Bank; Horace
Suydam, secretary of the Milburn Wag-
on Works, and w +. Webb. coachman Of
the Robisons, were severely injured in a
street car and carriage collision in To-
ledo, Ohio, while returning from thea
ter. The ear going at high speed, struck
the carriage squarely on the side, smash
ing part Of it to splinters and throwing
the occupants to the pavement. The I'M
pact threw the Robson carriage against
n coupe, in which were Broker James
Brown Bell and relatives. a resulting
runaway caused all the occupants of the
carriage to sustain injuries, but those of
the four first mentioned are the most
serious.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
stand. by Prohibition Law.

The question of resubmission u the
voters of the State Of Maine Of the pro
hibitory law passed more than fifty years
ago was before the House of the Legisla-
ture the other day and a bill providing
for resubmission was rejected. The vote
was 46 in favor to 81 opposed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
GEAR COMES TO FINNs' RESCUE.
Orders $3,ooo,OO0 Spent in Railways
and Rnnk to Loan Money.

The Gar has personally interviewed in
behalf of the ADMINISTRATION Firms, and
has ordered that extensive relief works
be started without delay. Railroads cost
ing $1,00000O viii be built at once. \
100000 loan for other railroad con-
struction has been authorized, and a
bank with capital of $780, 900 establish
ed to loan money to peasant farmers.
An appropriation Of $4,000 has been
made for the drainage of swamps.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
FIFTY NEGRO GIRLS IN RIOT.
Inmates of Reform School Fight Police
aud Terrorize Home.


For twenty-four hours over fifty OF III"
100 inmates of the INDUSTRIAL Home FOR
Colored Girls at Melvale, Md, were IN
rebellion and now Isabel Robinson, aged
II, is in solitary confinement, and two
others are under arrest. The insurrec-
ton was stared by Isabel Robinson,
who refused to work. The county police
men were called. When two of them
arrived they were met by a fusillade OF
dishes, cups. knives, forks. and kitchen
utensils. One policeman was covered
with molasses, his face cut by flying
glass, and his hat smashed. Another POI
liceman, who attempted to enter the
home, was driven off by the girls.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11

western, wrecked fast freight No. 9S
and caused the death Of Fireman Joseph
Hughey, of Washington Ind, and Har-
vey Friend Of Odin, H. who was learn
ing the stations On til road so as TO
work as a fireman. Brakeman w. l..
Lucas was injured. The wreck took
place near Lebanon, III.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11

Ladrones captured the town of Gus. in
the province of Albay, Philippines They
at first disarmed the municipal police and
then surprised the constabulary garrison
A few of the con.tabulary obtained rifles
and resisted stoutly, but they were final
ly overcome. Two of the consta buiary
were killed and fifteen were captured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
NTother B,,nds aud slays.

Mary Anderson, wife of wealthy
farmer near. Columbus Neb., threw car
boic acid into her husbands face, blind
ing him. and forced her 10-year-old
daughter to drink probably fatal dose
of the acid. and then committed suicide
by drinking a large dose. Domestic trou-
BILE with her husband prompted the deed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
TRAIN HITS FAMILY OF FOUR.
Mother and One Daughter Killed and
Others EntnlIY Injured.

Mrs John Greenwood. her two daush-
tiers, 16 and II years old, and a son, IL
years old, while walking across the Big
Four trestle west of Springfield, Ohio,
were struck by freight tam. The
mother and the older girl ',ere killed and
the other two were fatally injured. All
were knocked from the trestle into the
water, fifty feet below. Engineer Thomas
Lealy says the fog was so dense that
he could not see twenty-five feet ahead
Of the engine
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
Woman Sentenced for Life.

At David City, Neb., the jury in the
Lille murder case brought in verdict
of guilty and fixed the punishment at
imprisonment for life Mrs. Lena NJ.
Lille was accused of numbering her hus-
band, Harvey Lille, early in the morn
ing of Oct "A last by shooting him as
he lay asleep in his bed. Mrs. Lille
claimed her husband had been shot by a
L.,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
Rnn stnrts On Iown Rnnlk.

A run started on the German American
Bank Of Muscatine, Iowa The direct
cause was the circulation OF false re-
port TO the effect that the stockholders
had lost heavily on the Chicago Board
of Trade. President Geisler announced
that every depositor would be paid in
full. Other Muscatine banks came 10
the rnsn,Ie-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11

If reports from across the sea are cor
rect, the German government will open
a permanent exposition during the ap-
preaching spring 10 further the interests
of the laboring masses. During the ex-
position inventions for the prevention OF
accidents will be placed on exhibition ana
explained by lecturers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
BOY Confessea Killing Girl.

Edward Knapman, the Chicago boy,
made statement TO the Detroit police
that he shot Agnes Mooney two weeks
ago, while he was under the influence of
liquor, and then tried to kill himself.
Knapman shot himself through the
breast, but the wound is healing rapidly,
and charge of murder viii be lodged
against him if he RECEIVERS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
CANADA KEEPS HANDS OFF.
Official Denial of Interference in the
Gnynor and Greene Case.

In the Canadian Assembly Mr.. Duffy,
provincial secretary, acting for the At
torney General, replied to the questions
asked by former Attorney General Pei
letter regarding the course pursued by the
provincial authorities in the eXtradition
proceedings against Gaynor and Greene.
The provincial authorities. Mr.. Duffy
stated, never assisted Gaynor and
Greene. The Proceedings, he said, were
taken by Marion Erwin. special assistalt
of the Atto-ne General of thu United
States. They were not served on the At
torney General of the province and Meth
er the government nor the Attorney Gen
eral took any part in the proceedings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11

Fire starting ON t. eighth Goor If
the nekum block. at 81 and Washington
streets. Portland. Ore. caused loss Of
S250,000 The bull ling was of brick.
eight stories high. 1o0xi00 and one of
the finest structures in the city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
GIRLS CAUGHT WITH JEWELS.
Young Women from Chicago Arrested
at Oakland, Cal,

Blanche Miller, 16 years old, and Ora
Gle Seigler. II years old, were arrested
in Oakland, Cal, with $1,000 worth Of
Iewelry in their possession. The jewels
were stolen from the home Of Ernest X.
Folger, where the Miller girl was EN-
ployed as maid. The girls say they ran
away from Chicago with Antoine Mon
tana and Fink Calibrese, young Ital-
ians, who l. 'uced them to 20 West.
Both young men also were arrested. They
were armed with reviewers and had
money aud books showing modest bank
deposits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
War Begins in Macedonia.

A collision has taken place between
Macedonian and revolutionary forces IN
Her the famous .,ader Boris Sarofon and
4 body of Turkish troops near the village
pf Vladinirovo. 1t is reported that ten
Bf the insurgents were killed, while the
loss on tie Turkish side was much great
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
WIN TRACT WORTH a MILLION.
Heirs of Indian Defeat Armours and
Others in Kansas Suit.

After celebrating eight days jury
in the Circuit Court at Kansas City
brought in a verdict awarding Mrs. An
ME b. Wood and others the title TO
eighty-fve acres of land claimed by the
Armour and Fowler packing companies,
the Hannibal and St. JOSEPH and the
Rock Island Railroad companies and
others. The land is valued at $1,000 900.
1t originally belonged to Silas Arm
strong, a Wyandotte Indian, and, accord
ing to the jury's verdict, was an island
from 1867 until 1891 The suit hinged
ON change in the channel of the Mis-
souri, river in 1867. just before Arm
strong transferred his property.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
snend Millions ON Plant.

The National Tube Company, a sub
sidiary of the United States Steel Cor
poration, will expend 100000 on its
fourteen plants. Plants at Lorain, Ohio;
BenwOod. near Wheeling. w. Va; Nc
Keesport, Pa. and also other plants in
Pittsburg will be enlarged Sharon mill
VIII be dismantled.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
Isle dc Luzon Floated.

The United States guuboat Isle dc
.uzon, which went aground near the
Mouth of the Mobile river during a
dense fog, has been foated Her officers
report that no damage as far as they
know was sustained by the vessel but 4
thorough examination viii be made
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11

The formal opening of the Swift and
Armour packing house plants took place
at Fort Worth, Tex. Five thousand VS.
Itors went through the plants. Both
were in operation for l,e.r benefit, and
several hundred head Of cattle and hogs
were slaughtered and pissed into reirig-
orator cars.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
Police Captoin Ia sn4pended.

Police Captain Sam Boyd of the fourth
district in st. Louis was suspended after
conference between Chief Kelly and
President Harry b. HAYES of the police
board. This action was taken after Off
cial notice was given of he indictment
returned by the grand jury against Boyd
for neglect of duty in allowing the exist
ence in his district of houses where
young girls were held as prisoners.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
TWO ARMIES INVADE HONDURAS.

Nicaragua Troops sent TO Fight RebeIs
and Salvadorian Soldiers Aid Them.
Nicaraguan forces under the command
of Gen. VasQuez, sent to help President
Sierra of Honduras to cope with the rev.
olution begun by Senior Bonilla, have oc-
cupied Choluteca City, sixty-eight miles
south of the Honduran capital, Teguci-
galpa. Gen. Ortiz, with Salvador troops,
has invaded Honduras to assist Bonilla.
Bonilla himself has occupied the town Of
Ocotopec, fifty miles north of San Saliva
dor, and is now advancing towards San
Antonio del Norte.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
SAVES LIVES OF PASSENGERS.
Union Pacific Brakeman's Goodness
Prevents Terrible Accident.

Prevents Terrible Accident.
With death, in the form of a runaway
tran drawn by two engines, staring them
in the face, the lives of 200 passengers
on the Union Pac.Gcs Pacific express
were saved at Big Springs, Neb., by the
GOODNESS of Brakeman Senter. who rush
ed to a switch and threw the onconing
Atl.ntic express into head-end collision
with the famous Overland Limited train,
completely demolishing three engines,
but preventing the runaway from crash
ing into the rear of the Pacific express.
1t was ascertained later that the air
brakes ON the Atlantic had refused to
work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
Erp1osion in the PnInce.

An explosion in the cellar of the inn
perial palace in Vienna caused momen-
tAry excitement but it was soon ascer
tanned that it was due to the accidental
igniting Of some sporting ammunition.
Two workmen were injured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
Mother Tries to Poison Children.

Worry over domestic matters drove
Mrs. Oscar Nobel insane at Madison,
Wis, and she tied the hands of her three
children nd forced laudanum down their
throats. ) eighbor discovered what had
happened and the children were saved
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
Freight Trains in Collision.

Two north-bound freight trains on the
Pennsylvania collided near Alma, y. j..
and an unidentified man was fatally in
jured. Conductor James Seagravcs and
Engineer Robert Chadwick were serious
lv ininred.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11

The fire loss of the United States and
Canada for the month of February, 1908,
as compiled from the carefully kept rec
ords of the journal of Cor. uerrc aud
Commercial! Bulletin shows a total IF
Sic 600 too
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
Crowninshield Asks Retirement.

Indignant because his flagship, the
Illinois, one Of the most modern war YES
sells in the world, was taken away from
bin, and the ten-year-old cruiser. the
Chicago, given him instead, Rear Admiral
Aren't Schuyler Crowninshield has asked
to be placed on the retired list of the
navy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
Chicavonn Is Asrhyxinted

The dead body Of Charles ". Clayton,
who apparently had been asphyxiated by
natural gas, was found in his room ut
Dayton. Ohio. Clayton was - years
old, and came from Chicago: He had
secured employment rs stenographer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
1ntcndinp strikers Arc Enjoined.

For the first time in the history of
labor organizations in the United States
an injunction was granted at st. LOUIS
to restrain ordering of an original strike.
The writ was issued on application of
the Wabash Road, whose trainmen and
iremeu voted to strike.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
wndn to Re Electrocnted.

AL Wade was sentenced a. Toledo, O..
to be electrocuted on June 81 at Colum-
bus, for the murder of Kate Sullivan
two years ago. This is the first capital
punishment TO be inflicted for a crime in
I.ucss County since 1856.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
,tiaaonri Pench Crnn Rninnd.

The extremely cold weather Of the last
few weeks has ruined the peach crop of
Missouri. While the crop of this fruit
has been practically destroyed. no other
fruit has suffered material injury.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
Two Senators Arc Elected.

The fourteen years fight betweeii the
Delaware regular Republicans and J.
Edward Addicks faction, is ended and
j. Frank Alice. Addicks leader, has been
elected United States Senator for the
long term and L. Fl. Ball, regular" for
short term. Senator Hanna was the
peacemaker.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
rbous,usl. of Cattle Dead.

Thousands Of cattle dead and lying in
the snow on the plains can be seen from
every railroad throughout the Colorado
range country. The storms wrought
havoc among the herds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
wenIthv Man Kilts IIinself.

Benjamin l. Goodwin, aged 20, re-
ported TO be worth about 100000, one
OF he richest farmers in central Ken
lucky. wa.red into a Lexington saloon.
put revolver to his cheek and fired.
killing himself.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
HerTmentx.thIrd ChiId.

Though only 10 years old, Mrs. Cor
mack McCallis gave birth the other day
TO her twenty-third child. Mrs. Mccall
lis was married at the age of Il ond re-
s.des in Hazleton. Pa.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
Nineteen Lndrunes Killed by Scouts.

a detachment of scouts under COM
mand of Lieutenant Nickerson attacked
and defeated body of ladrones near the
village of MariGuina, seven miles from
Manila After an hours fighting the
ladrones were scattered. Nineteen were
killed and many wounded. There we're
no casualties on the American side.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
So, 1000, 900 Hotel for Chicago.

A 5000 600 hotel is being planned by
New York capitalists ~ the Mccormick
property, now occupied by the Victoria
Hotel on Michigan avenue, Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
College Girls slow TO Wed.

Information gathered from the general
catalogue and the alumni association rec
ords shows that of the 1855 women that
have graduated from the University of
Michigan only 533 have married since
graduating.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11

Reports from China show that the
rebels in the northern districts are gain
ing in strength and thar foreigners are
openly threatened.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
Ernectcd Mnr seems t.nlikn1r

Conflict between Russia Austria,
Balkans and Turkey is unlikely Ia mate
rialize this year; Albaniaus are expected
20 rebel instead; railroad construction
has been stopped and Austrian troops
are on guard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
Austrian Consul lie Killed.

Charles Martin, the Austrian consul in
Baltimore. and also prominent in bust
ness and social circles, was killed by n
fall through IN elevator shaft. He was
married a week before to Philadelphia
III
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11

Emma Rauch, 8 years old, swallowed
the wooden mouthpiece of toy balloon
and died in the presence of the entire
Sunday school of the Alnslee Presbyte-
RAN Church in Brooklyn, y. y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
Tobacco Factory Bnrns.

factory of NJ Abenheim & Co, of New
York, located at Farmville, Va. was
destroyed by fire, causing damage of
10000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
serious Charge Against Germans.

German sailors are charged by Ncnez-
uelans with placing bomb in the bunk
ers of the Restaurador when the vessel
was returned TO the native sailors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
Masonic Temple Burns.

The Masonic Temple at Cheyenne,
Wye. was destroyed by fire. Loss. 500
go: Insurance, $4,000. George knight.
fireman, was fatally injured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
nntinn ~ Fannmn CnnnI Ertrnde,l

Extension Of the option on the Panama
canal is the end which Attorney General
Knox has secured after considerable dip
lomatic negotiation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11

At IL a. m. Tuesday the Senate en-
tered upon the last legislative day of the
Fifty seventh Congress. 4 resolution
was adopted continuing until the next
regular session the standing and select
committees. The conference report on
the suEdry civil bill was agreed TO. The
Inference report on the bill to protect
the President was presented, but not
acted upon, A motion to take up the
pure food bill was defeated, % to 80.
Nj. Quay asked unanimous consent for
vote on the omnibus statehood bill, the
pure food bill and the conference report
ON the bill to protect the President, but
objection was made. After debate by
Messrs. Foraker, Lodge. Teller and FL
kins on the responsibility for the tilibus-
ter and the need of cloture in the Senate
it was agreed that the Philippine tariff
bill be taken up, displacing the AlIrich
bill. Mr.. Patterson opposed tine bill and
Messrs. Bacon, Lodge and Foraker sup
ported it. The conference report ON the
omnibus public building bill was agreed
to after Mr.. Warren had criticised the
Senate conferees for yielding OF certain
items. A joint resolution was agreed to
transferring all the authority and juris-
diction conferred on the Secretary Of the
Treasury by the immigration bill TO the
Secretary of the Department of Com-
merce and Labor. Messrs. Carmack and
McEnery spoke in opposition to the Phil
ippine bill The amendment increasing
the duty on sugar and tobacco from % TO
80 per cent of the Dingley rate was
agreed to on yea and nay vote, 20
to 10. The conference reports ON the
naval and general deficiency bills were
presented and agreed to. When the
House convened at IL 4. m. Mr.. Richard
son sought to make the point IF no quor-
um but the Speaker overruled him and
recognized Mr. Payne to demand the
years and nays on the pending question
coming over from Monday night--the
adoption of the conference report GA the
immigration bill The Speaker declined
to entertain an appeal. The report was
adopted 197 to II. The conference report
on the sundry civil bill was presented and
adopted, 211 to II. The conference re-
port on the omnibus bill was adopted
202 to Il, without debate. The confer
ence report on the bill TO reduce the pop
ulation requirements for reserve cities
for bank deposits from $4,000 to $4,000
was presented. and after recess from
o'clocA until 10 o'clock, was adopted.
A bill intended TO give former soldiers
and sailors preference for appointments
and retention in the civil service was
passed. las to 81.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
rrnin pitches nnwn Emhnnkmeni.

The fast Cincinnati Southern passen-
ger train of the Southern Railway was
wrecked three miles west Of Lrnoir.
Tenn. Three persons were killed and
twenty-five injured, some Of whom may
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
rncrease for strnetnral lion workers.

A new wage scale, to 90 into effect
May !. has been approved by the inter
Rational bridge and structural iron work
srs. 1t calls for so cents an hour. an In
crease of PA cents, and an eiSht-hour
Ray.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11

Train wrec'Sers, in an attempt TO ditch
hnd rob No. IL. one of the fast express
trains on the Baltimore and Ohio S0uth-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-11
SEVEN NEGROES DIE.
ARE SLAIN BY COMPANIONS IN
DRUNKEN BRAWLS.

Idle Railroad Laborers Become Quar-
reIsome and Fatalities ResuIt-Were
Working ON Texas and New Orleans
Road Serum for Cholera Infantum.