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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12
NEWS OF WISCONSIN.
A WEEKS RECORD OF STATE
HAPPENINGS.
Woman Slain in Her Home Robbers
of RnrnI Mail Eox Are Released
Father EGccsnaiiy Ties Up His Prop
crsy-Youp. Girl Drowned.

Mrs. Henry Peske. aged 20 years. was
found murdered in her home in Wauke-
sta County, near Prospect. She had been
working in the fields with her husband
and went to the house early in the af-
ternoon. An hour later the husband
found her deed body on the kitchen floor.
The skull was fl Actured as with a club
and Il bullet had pierced her body. The
house was ransacked as though by
tramps. Suspicion points to i sorpg
man who had dinner at the mouse. TIE
sheriff and a large posse HIS been search
ing the ncighborhood and the Milwaukee
police force has been hwlting in the city
for suspicious characters
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

papers which deprives her of the right
TO the estate and, as there was no will,
litigation is TO result. As the case stands
now, with the girl in nominal possession
Of the fortune she is the richest woman
in the State, though in her babyhood
days she was CARRIED in ragged little
gingham dresses. Can be that now.
after having been reared in luxury. she Is
to return to the poverty from which the
Osgood millions rescued her? her friends
say No.
--:-
w. A. Miller. the empioye of the gov
eminent printing Office whose discharge
was demanded BY the unions. and whom
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

head of the largest
hard establish
rent in the South,
and is a business
man Of wealth and
high standing. He
has never figured in
Mites. and the
only public office he
ever held was that
of local park com
missioner. He serY-
cd throughout the
Spanish war as len
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12
Young Girl Drowned.

Florence Bohn, Oldest daughter Of Lau-
renee Bonn, was drowned while bathing
with a number of companions at Shell
lake. She had been diving and when
h did not come up promptly her COM
tanions thought she was shammil 4, and
30 paid no attention to her for ON time.
Doctors were quickly summoned. but she
was past hope. She was II years old.
and would have graduated from the high
school this year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12
Father Tied Up Estnte.

Alois Malzacher, a wealthy farmer, be-
lieved that his son would go insane be-
fore reaching the age oe 80, and there
fore so tied up his Torture that the son
could gain no part of it until he has es-
tablished his sanity at that age. One of
the provisions of Malzacher's will is that
If the son should be in want he may be
given a limited amount at periodical
times. Suit will be started to have the
estate turned over to the heir at once.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12
Insanity on the Increase.

The largest number of cases of irsan-
ity in many years is shown by the report
of the State board of control. For the
last fiscal year, June 30, 1908, there
were 1877 more eases in the State than on
the same date a year ago, the total insane
population Of the State under public care
being 1912, as against SITS on June 30,
1902.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

President Roosevelt
declined to dismiss,
had no direct
charges preferred
against him b1yond
the fact that he is
no longer a union
a The autllori-
ties Of the printing
Office suspended Mil
Ter. but the presi-
dent ordered him re-
instated. Millers
official position is
assistant faraman If
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

in the postal fraud
prosecution. M r.
h is n
grandson of Jerome
Bonaparte, youngest
brother Of the great
Napoleon, who came
to this country in
1903 and married
the beautiful Betsey
Patterson of Balti-
r The present
representative Of the
American family Of
il q
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

William REM went fishing at Ia
Crosse in the Mississippi and caught a
large catfish. The fish gave him a battle
and REM, unwilling to let go, was drawn
into the river and drowned. Patrick
Dugan, aged l. .scars, tried to rescue
him. but fniled.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12
Thought Him a Footpad,

In Beloit Harold Stevens shot T. w.
Foster in the breast. believing him TO be
a hold-up man. 1t was in a lonely part
of South Beloit and Foster was on a
wheel. Seeing someone coming he got
off the wheel. Stevens thought him a
footpad and drew his revolver and blaEad
away. Fortunately Foster had his side
toward him and received only a slight
wound
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

peet to find TO the
fore in a massacre,
and yet it was Mas
chin who headed the
force that wiped out
the Obreneghch dy-
nasty in Servia and
placed Peter Kara
g~eorgevitch ON the
throne. Not only
this, but Masehiu
played d prominent
part in the siadgh-
ter Of the late king
and aueen and their
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

m The amount
involved is some
thing like S2,oOo,-
600. which was left
by Mason J. 0sgood
upon his death some
time age His
adopted daughter.
Mrs. Ida osgood
Stanley, claims it.
but the brother and
sist er of her deceas
ed foster father in
sist that there is a
Aau IA tba a1AnfiaD
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

leaders in the u
try. He does not be-
liete in strikes, aud
last year secured adj
yances Tor railway
telegraphers aggre-
eating $1,250,000.
This year twenty
roads have agreed
to n sArther increase
of $1,000. 900. Mr..
Perham was born
in London ~forty-sey-
en- years ago, and
has lived in the
IT. Af r.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

motive Engineers,
and who has since
died, was serving
his thirteenth terra
as first assistan.
grand chief Of tits
brotherhood. and
was one Of the pion-
ecr members Of
American labor am
ions. lie was for
merly chief engineer
Of Division No. 40
Of Meadyilie. Pa,
and was general
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

Anottcr hundred years will rec that
the Immense sum of money now used
to prevent the lower stratum from pull
ing down the social fabric is disbnrsed
in projects to aid the poor in lifting
themselves up. Philosophers like those
who originated the Hull House in Chi
eago. the Tonybee Hall in London and
the University Settlement in Boston
win have done MARI elous work among
the submerged class before the year
1000. In spite Of ward politicians.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12
How IL Happened.

Gladys-So Beatrice is finally mar
RED? How did she come to take the
plunge?
Ethel-She didn't. She was showed
off by six younger sisters.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

thirty years. The organization, of which
he has been president for two years. num-
bers 5000 members,
-
Judging from outward appearances,
Col. Maschin of the Se.eian army is by
no means the sort of man one would ex-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

chairman of the adjustment committee
Of the Erie system Mr.. Youngson at
he time Of Mr.. Auhur's death was
critically III in the hospital, with a com.
plca.ion Of diseases brought on by hot
weather and old age.
Premier BalfOur has placed Justin NJ
Carshy. the novelist and historian, lpon
the civil pension last at a-rate Of 800
for merit0rioHs services to history and
literature. Mr.. Mccarthy was elected
"a parliament IN iEW as Parneirs su0
cessor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

Never laugh at a girl with a pug
nose, you can't tell what may turn
up.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

member Of the most exclusive society
circles Of Baltimore. He is a lawyer, bar
practices his profession merely as an oc-
cupation and recreation. for he Is a very
wealthy man.
-
Col. Morris b. Belknap. who was nom
mated for Governor Of Kentucky by the
Republican State convention. Is at the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

tenant COLONEL OF the M y HHLhNAT'
First Kentucky volunteers in the Porto
Rican campaign. In the gubernatorial
campaign he proved himself a consum-
mate politician and organizer.
.:-:
Henry B.. Perham of ST. Louis, presI.
dent of the Order of Railway Telegraph.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

Upon the decision of a judge Of the
Superior Court Of Marion County, Ind.
rests the fortune of Indiana's richest
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

4. Il. Y0ungson. who. under the rules
Of the order. succeeded +. NJ. Arthur az
grand Chief Of the Brotherhood of Loco.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

II costs the average vessel $500 to
pass through the suez canal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

the b~ookhinding department. He was
suspended from this post for the same
reason that he was expelled from the
hookbinders' union. but the officials of
that Organization refuse to make public
their charges except to the Civil Service
Commission.
:-:-
President Roosevelt has appointed
Charles j. B%onaparte of Baltimore as
one Of the attorneys for the government
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

Insurance Department. Madison, Wis.
! hereby Isrttty that the foregoing Is nm ABB
stract * the sworn statement OF the Union
Casualty and Surety Company. filed with the
Insu,a:ce Department of Wisconsin this 18th
Gay of January, 1905.
zESo NJ. HosT,
Commissioned OF Insurance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-12

adnerents. If all reports from scryia are
to be believed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-16
LYNCHED IN
KENT
White Man Strung Up to Tree
by Mob.
CONVICTED OF MURDER.
Man Lynched Was Under Life SEN
tence but Crowd Feared He Might
Escape Observation-Disclosures
Was Cold Blooded.


NASHVILLE, KY. July l5..--Eniaged
at the hardness OF the courts. mob
broke into the Flemingsburs jail this
morning and hanged William Thacker,
white man. who had been given life
sentence for the murder Of John Cor
don two years ago.
Thacker. In a quarrel with Gordon at
Fox Port. shot and killed him and then
sat on the body. Winchester in hand,
while he smoked his pipe. and dared
any one to attempt to arrest him. At
tho time Thacker escaped. but was later
arrested and lodged In Jail at Flemings-
burg. He was given two trials and
finally got life sentence.
Gordon was good citizen and an In
offensive man. After being sentenced
Thacker appealed to. the Court Of Ap.
peals and was waiting for another trial
to command the support Of some intlu-
entail men, and It was feared that he
might escape punishment altogether
The mob collected at Mount Carmel,
where Gordon formerly lived. and came
into Flemngsburg by twos and threes,
In order not to arouse suspicion. Thay
advanced upon the jail shortly after MID
night The jailer refused to surrender
the keys He was overpowered and the
keys taken from him. Thacker was hur-
ried to tree near the jail and was
given time in which to say his prayers,
which he refused to do. but begged for
his life. To hush his eraes he was hit
on the head with rock and his uncon-
scious body strung up untn life had be-
come extinct,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-16
STRIKERS RIOT IN
CITY OF CHICAGO
Many Persons Are Struck by
Missiles Hurled atDTiver
of a WAGON.
(Bv Aasoclated press.l


CHICAGO. ILL. July 15.-Rlotous
scenes were reported to-day. when q
mob OF nearly thousand men and boys
chased for nearly two miles wagon
loaded with freight from the Kellogg
Switchboard and supply Company's plant
to the North western Railroad freight
house. Many persons were struck ny
missiles hurled at the man in charge OF
the wagon. Five men were arrested.
The freight was unloaded at the freight
house by special officers employed By
the Kellogg Company. the freight han
dlers refusing to touch It.
On tho prospects OF q cessation of In
reference with the business Of the Chi
cago Terminal Transfer Company. and
with the understanding that the applica-
ton Of that company for an injunction
against labor leaders would not be
pressed until II became necessary, the
hearing on the application was post
poned until tomorrow.
President Curran. Of the Freight Han
dlers Union, declared the trouble prac-
t!cally over, SO far as that road Is con-
ccrned, and the striking members OF that
union returned to work.
Later In the day the rioters became so
persistent in their efforts to block the
passage of wagons from, the kellogg
plant that the police fired thirty shots
over their heads to intimidate and dis
perse them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-16
NO BACKWARD STEP
Russian Officials End Conference and
Leave for Home.
(By Associated Press3

PORT ARTHUR. MANCHURIA. July
15.--The conference of prominent Russian
Official has ended. and the last special
train departed for Moscow yesterday.
Most OF the visiting officials have gone.
Exultatlon over Russias increasing
power in AIanchuria was the dominant
note in the gathering. Tho possibility Of
taking any backward steps are sconed
at II mentioned by outsiders. The evil
dence OF the increase. OF warlike prepara.
tons since the arrival Of General kuro-
patkin, the Russian minister Of war. and
OF the Intention to bring more troops 10
aIanchuria, liz abundant.
The officials explained that Russia $
objection to opening Manchuria towns TO
foreigners was not based upon opposition
TO foreigners, whose trade is desired. but
to the having of consuls accredited to
the Chineac Government in towns which
are practically under Russian control.
which would give the subjects OF countries
so represented the enjoyment Of extra ter
ritorial rights. They asserted that such
an arrangement would be certain to re-
suit in great friction. such as occurred in
New Chwang.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-16
INVESTIGATION TONIGHT
Messrs. Manning, Shield, Leaman and
Others Will Testify,

The Council investigation Committee
will meet tonight in adjourned session
and the proceedings will likely sustain
the interest hitherto manifested: The
methods by which the souther Bell Tele-
phone Company received Its franchise
viii again take the prominent place on
the boards. and several persons who re-
ceived money for their services IN con-
summating the. wishes Of the Bell COM
pany viii testify. Police Commissioners
Chris Manning, Jr. who received $1,000;
according to the testimony Of, Colonel
Hunt Ch1pley, has asked to be allowed to
60 on the stand. and will be among the
first called tonight,
Others who are expected to testify are
Mr.. Philip SHIELD. attorney, who rendered
legal service; Mr.. John z. Epps and Mr..
Witnesses viii doubtless be asked how
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-16
OUNCES
OF BLOOD
New Method Of Treating Heat
Victims.
SALT INJECTED IN VEINS
Results We're Almost Immediate and
Within an Hour After Treatment
Patients We're Comparatively
Out Of DANCE.
SALT INJECTED IN VEINS
(special to The Times. Dispatch.) ),

Especial to Tho Times. Dispatch3
CINCINNATI. OHIO. July 1.-two cases
Of heat stroke were treated at the City
Hospital Monday upon an entirely new
method. the success OF which promises
not only to revolutionlze the treatment OF
such cases. but holds out the assurance
of reducing the mortality. The results
we're almost immediate. and within an
hour both men were comparatively out
OF danger.
Benjamin Jacobs. a plano tuner, was
taken TO the City Hospital last Friday.
Freeman Avenue. George Uehlein. la
borer, was overcome last Saturday on
Mclean Avenue, and placed in the same
ward with Jacobs. From the time OF
their admission Jacobs temperature was
100 degrees, and that OF Uehlein 1OS. Ice
caps and baths failed to reduce this tenn
perature, and both were delirious.
At the rate the temperature was main
taining itself It was only q question OF
hours when they would either become
insane or die OF exhaustion. 1t was In
this emergency and with SO much at
stake that the physician In charge decided
upon heroic and novel measures. Rightly
blood would be highly congested. even
to tho point Of coagulauon, he deter
mined to risk everything. AS the patients
we're delirious, and, therefore, uncon-
scous, no anaesthetic was required to per-
form the operation.
Uehlein was the first subject, and In a
fifty an artery in his right arm was
orened, from which slowly and sluggishly
the blood dropped. semi-fuid. In the
same manner a vein was also opened in
Jacobs arm, and his blood was found
similarly coagulated. Sufficient time was
given for the blood to drain, and when
about twelve ounces had been taken from
both men. water and salt were injected
into the depleted arteries The result was
magical. The heart, which with great
difficulty had pumped the sluggish blood,
took up the salt TRANSMISSION and the rest
OF the blood 1t had thinned. working IN
rythmical beats. Within an hour Ueh-
lein regained consciousness, and his tenn
perature fell four degrees While the
treatment was slower OF result IN the
case Of Jacobs. the outcome Is not feared.
Soon after the infusion his commissions
ceased and he fell into deep sleep, his
temperature at the same time falling two
degrees, with indications that he would
awake from his torpor perfectly rational.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-16
CONVICT REWARDED
Governor Commutes Sentence of Man
Who Saved Guard.

Governor Montague yesterday deslg-
mated Judge s. T. Ross, OF Accomac. to
hold court for Judge Gilmore s. Ken
dali. of Northampton. for the trial OF
such cases as may be on the docket in
which Judge Kendall is interested.
Charles r. Lewis, the convict from
Lancaster county. who sometime ago
saved the life of Guard Chaddick, whom
a negro had attacked and tried to XIII,
has received substantial reward from
the Governor for his timely and HEROIC
action, His Excellency has committed
the sentence from fifteen to ten years,
The charge against Lewis. upon which ne
was convicted and sentenced. was that
Of being an incendary.
Instruction, went to Charlottesville, yes
terday to spend some days In attendance
as interested spectator upon the School
Of Methods. So ,a,d
this summer. one for white and the othet
FOR coIored teachers. The white school
is heine held at Emory and Henry COL
iece. near Abingdon. Washington coun-
tv and the attendance is the largest
colored normal is being held at the Hamp-
ton institute, where there are ooo teach
or .li
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-16
INTERFERENCE WITH CAR
Man Refused to Drive on When Or
dered-Poice Court.

Man Refused to Drive on When Or
dered-Police Court.
Squire Graves relieved Justice John IN
the Police Court yesterday after the COM
pletion Of the Mullen-cates case.
Louis Pilout was charged with inter
fering with the running OF a street car.
He placed his wagon in front Of a car
and refused to remove 1t. Then Officer
Foster pulled the wagon off the track,
whereupon Pilout drove 1t back again.
and said he would remove the wagon
when he pleased 1t cost him IS.
Willie Smith, colored. was disorde.ly
on the street SO worth.
Alfred Fields was sent to the grand
jury on the charge Of cutting Eddie
Lynch.
g. c. Blankenship was fined $40 on the
charge of beating Mamie Blankenship,
and placed under security for twelve
months.
There were large number Of DRINKS
and small cases disposed OF in the usual
way.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-16
CIRCUS POSTPONED
Considered Folly to.Attempt to Exhibit
Under Existing Conditions.

Considered Folly to Attempt to Exhibit
Under Existing Conditions.
In view Of the existing condition of
affairs. as result Of the street railway
strike. it has been deemed advisable to
postpone the amateur circus until later
in the summer. The same causes that
have paralyzed every business interest
In the city, and forced the summer amuse-
ment season to be brought to close, at
least for the present, are responsible for
this action on the part OF the circus
management.
TO .attempt to give AN exhibition in
the Horse Show building, when the
necessity OF retaining the troops is still
admitted. would seem the height OF fol-
ly. and until Richmond has more neariy
assumed its normal condition than IS
the case at present the circus VIII NOT for
the big show. and the hundred or more
performers are anxious o to maze ts,t th the
present state of affairs cannot continue
much longer. and just as soon as there re
is change for the better. the date or
the show will be announced.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-16
Conference With the Russian
Charge Satisfactory.
TO OPEN PORTS TO WORLD
instructions VIII Be Sent American
Commissioners Which Pave the Way
for an EARLY Settlement-,lep-
anese Minister'S Call.
tBy Associated press.l

WASHINGTON, D. c., July i5.-At the
State Department It developed that the
conference between Secretary Hay and
Theodore Hansen regarding tho Manchu-
rian situation was of the most satlsfac-
tory nature. The result Is that Secretary
Hay will further advise the American
treaty commissioners at Pekin of what
transpired yesterday. and it is hoped that
these additional instructions will pave
the way for an early settlement of the
question Of ports In Manchuria which Is
the one point In controversy.
The Japanese minister, Kagoro Taxa
hira, who was compelled to forego his
trip to japan because of the continued
delay Of the departure from Washington
of Count Cassinl, called at the State De-
rarement to-day to inquire regarding the
conference yesterday between the Secre-
tary and Mr.. Hansen The japanese min
lister has been given to understand that
1Ir. Hays policy in Manchuria Is solely
IN secure open ports to the world
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-16
Religious Notes.

mr. pay John H. DICKINSON, rector OF
+h me ,b mTc of the Holy Comforter, who
W! MAS operated upon Tuesday y. at St Lvkes
Hespsl + fsng sa fSRs II ye te n Malicious
,I II, ~ az yesterday morning for Ocean
V ViaW to attend the meeting Of the Vir-
einia Press Association
Dr. j. b Hawthorns' q V Jhe GTieV seaUS
nHe VII 1ap leave shortly for Boston. where he
smith % PIa spsna q th ehs ne ssd,
Of r Aagus nr, "a Missionary Union If the
poVer Association will meet n the Pr e.
5yteFisn Ghp asS If he Iassociatoh S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-16
HARDWARE JoBBERs
John Donnan o,e Of Speakers at sar-
atoga Getting.
fBy Associated Press.)

SARATOGA, n. Y, July 15.-The'
American Hardware Association and the
Southern Jobbers' Association held joint
meeting to-day. Addresses on technical
matters were made by e. A. Peden, of
Houstoni c. NJ. Fouche. OF Chattanooga
John Donnan. OF Richmond. Va, and L.
.. Vogel, Of st. Louis. A discussion fol-
lowed.
The Southern Hardware Jobbers' AsSo-
ciat ton. holding Its thirteenth annual
management OF the ST. Louis Worlds
Fair an Invitation to meet there next
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-16
MRS. BLAINE DEAD
Wife Of Distinguished Statesman Died
at Her Home Yesterday.
tBy Associated Press.j

tBy Associated Press.)
AUGUSTA. MA1NE,S July 15.-Mrs.
James G. Blaine died 1T the Blaine home
stead here to-day.
Mrs. Blaine was seventy-si1 years OF
age. From Washington, a short time
ago. she came to the old family resi-
enfeebled condition. and had been under
almost constant medical attention since.
Mrs. Baine's maiden name was Harriet
citizen OF the State OF Maine. She met
her husband while both OF them were
teachers In a school in Kentucky. They
came to Augusta. where Mr.. Blaine be-
came editor OF the Kennebec Journal. She
leaves one son. James G. Blaine: Two
Walter Damrosch. of New York: who
were at her bedside during her last sick
ness.
The funeral services will occur Fri
fngtOn. lIa