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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
BANDITS TO HANG.
Chicago Cnr-Earn Mn-derers Given
the Death Penalty.


the Death Penalty.
Gustav Marx, Peter Niedemeyer and
Harvey Van Dine, the Chicago ear barn
bandits" must hang for the murder OF
Francis w. Stewart in the 61st street
barns Of the City Railway Company.
Such vas the verdict Of the jury re-
turned in Judge Kersten's court at 10
o'clock Saturday morning. The decision
came as surprise, for the long delibera-
ticn-sinse 1916 p. m. Friday-had led
TO a belief thet lighter punishment was
III store for at least one Of the defend
ants. When court convened the mothers
of Van Dine and Niedemeyer Were in
the room They looked worn and sad.
Van Dine turned and smiled at his
mother while the jurymen were filing in.
Mrs. Marx was az home i'll a state of
prostration.
When the jurors appeared they were
pale ard disheFeled. The verdict was
read, Then the formal question was
asked of each: WAS this and is this your
verdict? An affirmative reply was Civ
en- by each of the twelve. -
= Mrs. Niedemeyer stood in the center
Of the court room for over an hour after
the verdict came. She seemed TO be in
daze. Standing near the chair where her
son had sat. she held her hands over her
face and said to attorneys and friends:
Let me alone" Mrs, Van Dine pitched
forward in her chair as if about to faint
and then recovered herself
One juror. Charles Walton, caused the
long delay He insisted that Van Dine
had some good in him because he did
= h. ~
the car barn at the time of the raid.
With the exception of the Luetgert
trials, the case has been the longest
drawn out and most expensive ever tried
in the Chicago criminal court The work
of securing jury commenced on Jan. 6.
-Four weeks were consumed in filling the
panel, one juror having been dismissed
after he had been accepted because Of
his false answers to questions put him in
qualifying for service. The time of the
jury was 663 days, which, at 81, makes
a cost OF 81 Peg, exclusive of mileage and
their board at the hotel. The time OF
the court, prosecuting attorneys, police
aud deputy sheriffs represents an outlay
in salaries Of $4,000, exclusive of the
cost of the stenographic report of the
case
Another item of expense in the case
was the pay and mileage of some 700
veniremen who were summoned for jury
service and not accepted. This will ag
gregate at least $500. Other expenses.
including expert testimony. expenses of
travel of detectives, and the fees and
mileage of witnesses, who were called
from Indiana. Denver and other points
outside the State. viii bring the total ex
pense of the trial to about 100000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23


Russian feet by complete change %
tactics. AS soon as he appeared he or
dered the removal Of the battleship Ret
vizan, which was stranded at the mouth
Of the harbor. and barred the channel
mt certain stages of the tide, making the
egress OF battleships impossible. Then
he directed a sOrtie or the torpedo-boat
dotiila, supported by part of the RGs-
sian squadron, against the Japanese
squadron. This is the first time torpedo
boats have engaged each other at
sea.
Although the odds were against the
Russians. as the Japanese fotilla was
supported by the cruiser squadron. the
Russians made q heroic dash for the foe
and apparently had the better of the
combat. sinking Japanese torpedo boat.
until the cruisers got within range and
one of the laAer's shells crippled the
Stereguschtchi. Not much Importance is
attached TO the bombardment. on account
Of tie great distance of the enemy from
the batteries.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
RUSSIA WARNS CHINESE.
Troops OF Yuau- shi- kni and Ma Must
BE Kept in Subsection.


BE Kept in Subsection.
Russia has served notice on China that
the latter must not send troops beyond
the great wall and that she must exer-
else her influence to restrain the Chinese
bandits. vino are partially under the con
troll OF Chinese officers, from interfering
with the railroad and telegraph lines. a
refusal to heed this warning VIII be con
sidered n breach of neutrality.
The Chinese troops which threaten to
make trouble are those of Gen. Ma and
Gen. Yuan Shi-Kai, the commander-in-
chief. The latter is the vieeroy Of Chez
Lee province and his troops originally
were organized By the late Ii Hung
Chang Therefore they are subject to
provincial instead of imperial control
\ st. Petersburg paper declares Japan
is beginning to lose her Illusions regard
ing AnSlo-American support, hut stil
Io9<s to China. I~rgetting that Chinese
Intervention will be the signal 70 the in-
reference of European powers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
Terms of ollio nniclnls E1tcndch.

Gov. Herriek Of Ohio has signed the
Chapman bill aholishiug spring elections
md it is now law. The terms of all
elective municipal officers which would
have expired in April are extended until
after the elections next November. A
constitutional amendment providing that
all State and county officers terms shall
expire in the odd years will be submitted
10 a vote of the people in 1908.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

A Boston Jury returned a verdict in
the celebrated suit for libel brought by
the Rev. +. A. Schell, formerly a resi-
dent of Chicago and 7ecretary OF the
Epworth League, against DIR. Charles
Parkhurst. editor, and the Boston Yves
leyan Association, publishers of lions
Herald The jury decided in favor of
DIR, Schell and awarded him damages of
$24000-the largest recorded award, it
is said, against religious journal. The
suit arose over statements printed In the
Zion Herald in 1899 regarding the pub
LEGATION by Dr. Schell of a sacred song
book for the use of the Epworth League,
in collaboration with E. o. Excel, pu-
sic publisher with Offices in the Fine
Arts building. The alleged libel was
contained in printed statements that DR..
Schell was dishonest and had utilized his
position in the church for personal gain.
The first intimation of discord in the
church resulting from the publication OF
SchelFs song book came in a protest
from the Methodist Book Concern, pub
fishers of the book, that the secretary of
the Epworth League was making too
much money out Of the volume. 1t was
eAoMh thdt tlle sung pooh huu oFcu 9"fN
to nearly every one of the 100000
members OF the league, and that on each
volume the book concern had been com
PEELED to pay him royalty. The publi-
cation of these allegation 0recipitated
general debate among mel.bers of the
Methodist Church throughout the ceun-
try on the question whether a religious
song writer should exact royalties from
the church as the reward Of his labor.
The book concern decided the question to
it's own satisfaction by Withholding the
royalties due Schell in the five months
preceding June. 1899.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
Domestic Dies in Well.

The body Of Asa Mathews. aged II,
was foul in a well on the Taylor farm
in the eastern part of Brown County,
near Georgetown, Ohio. She was do
mestic in the family OF John BeasIey,
She had returned her ring to Joseph
Kelch, but he persisted in calling and
took her away in a buggy last Saturday
night, since which time neither had been
seen
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

Russian losses on
the Inlu river are
reported to reach
a total Of 1000
men.
The Lon d o n
STANDARD publishes
an article in which
the writer points
ont the defenseless
condition of -the
Amur river. Rus
sia never protteti
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

from the experiences of the Boxer out
break. he says. and she has no forts or
gunhoats on the river. Ii is probable
that when the ice disappears the Jap
anese will send fleet of gunhoats into
the river and make themselves felt along
its entire length.
1t is stated that explosives are being
placed IN houses IN Danny IN preparation
for tbs, occupation Of the town by the
japanese. which is apparently regarded
as inevitable in the near future.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
japanese Woman Is a Heroine.

\ daring and clever feat has been per
formed 10y a Japanese woman who eScap-
Ell from Dalny by means which are still
sbrouded in secrecy, says dispatch
from Tieutsin. II is said she secured
CRITICAL plans of the harbors of Dalny
aii Port Arthur. took them to Toxic.
getting away simply as an ordinary refu-
gee. \ decoration for her heroism is
the reported reward
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

Capt, Raphilovitch. the leader of a
revolutionary committee at Wrana 30.
hernia, which had collected a big store
OF bombs and other material preparatory
to an iHsurrection. has been compelled
TO cease his activity. The government
has expelled ali the insurgents who could
be captured. from the country.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
Death for Svupathizers.

Russians believe a decisive engagement
viii not take place until their army has
been concentrated in the far East. Rus
SLAMS who recently forsook Anju are
proceeding uorthward. The Peddlers
Band in Korea takes 40 oath TO Kill all
japanese sympathisers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
GU. s. OFFICER KILLS HIMSELF.

Mai. w. II. Bean Commits Suicide in
omaha-Ili Health Is Cause.
Asking his wife to play the piano for
him. and while she did so Major W H..
Bean, chief commissary OF the Depart
ment Of Missouri, L. S. A.. sent bullet
crashing into his brain at his home in
Omaha, dying instantly. The only cause
assigned for the act is bad health He
had been suffering from stomach trouble
a long time. lie was one of the most
popular officers OF this department and
had recently beeI ordered to the Philip
pines. He vas TO have sailed June l.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
CnhnI Agninst IInited stntcs.

Argentine, Brazil, Chilli, Bolivia and
Ecuador are said 10 have formed an of
fensive and defensive alliance against
the United States. fearing its growing
influence in the isthmus and that the
absorption OF South American States is
contemplated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
Big Car Ferry steamer Destroyed.

The big car ferry steamer Shenango
No. !, owned 10y the Pere Marquette
Railroad, took Ire just outside Of Con
meant, Ohio. harbor and was DESTROYED
1t is reported that four men have been
burned TO death GA the vessel. 1t is
known that at least one life was lost.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

Another entire day was spent in excel
tive session by the Senate Wednesday
considering the confirmation of Gen.
Woods nomination. Senator Blackburn
took two hours to finish his speech, be-
gun the previous day. and Senator
Quarles occupied the remainder of the
day. The joint resolution authorizing
the President to negotiate with Great
Britain to secure a revision of the seal
ing regulations. to abatc the killing of
female seals. was passed. as well as
bill apprortiating $4,000 toward cree
ton of a memorial to the landing Of the
Pilgrims When the House met it agreed
to devote sunday, March 27. to memo
rails or the life of the late Representa-
tive Foerderer of Pennsylvania. Resum-
ing consideration vf the postoffice appro-
priation bill. the House listened to
long discussion of the negro problem by
Mr.. Spight of Mississippi aud an ar
raignment of the policy of substituting
railroads to carry mails. by Mr.. Robin
son of Indiana, in which Messrs. Sibley
of Pennsylvania, Lamb of Virginia. Hol-
liday of Indiana and Gaines of Tennes-
sec took part. Mr. Pearre of Maryland
bitterly attacked the so-called Brlstow
report and Mr.. Crumpacker of Indiana
repliet. defending Gen. Bristow. Several
.iir mbcrs favored increasing the pay of
rural delivery carriers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

The United States cruiser Cincinnati.
arriving at Cbefoo, reports that 900 Rus
SLAMS encountered POO japanese near
Ping Yang. Korea, aud that the Jap
anese were annihilated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
JURORS HOUSE FOUND BURNING.
Mean keyenge Upon Man Who Decide
%, inst Car. Rnr.rI Rnndifs.

Mean hsyenge Upon Man Who Decided
Against Car Barn Bandits.
The resio ence of George Cayer. one OF
the jurors in the trial of the Chicago
car barn bandits, was set ahre by a sup
posed incen liary, who has written Mr..
Cayer threatening letters for voting to
convict the robber trio. Mr.. Cayer lives
at 1856 Loomis street. On receipt Of
letter threatening him and his family
with death by dynamiting their home.
Mr. Cayer and his wife went to live
with friends. AT 11:30 O'clock the other
night Patrick Leonard discovered the
Cayer house on fire. The nre marshal.
on his arrival, found positive evidence OF
an incendiary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
RUSSIANS FACE FAMINE.
Port Arthur Short Of Provisions and
Forces Are Being Withdrawn.

According to a Tientsin correspondent
the Russians IRE Withdrawing all their
superfuous troops from Port Arthur to
Hardin ami kirin because of the short
ness of p provisions and because it is
doubtful whether or not they would be
able to hold either Port Arthur or New
cllwang against a resolute attack. Rus
sian troops. who are largely recruits, are
broken in spirit by starvation. cold and
harsh treatment from their officers. The
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

Arthur when Ad-
miral Marakof sail
cd out to give the
enemy battle. The
Il u $ S ian torpedo
boat aotilla left
Port. Arthur at day
light Il hursd a Y
morning and attack
ed the Japanese
fleet. Each side lost
a boat in the en-
gagement.
Admiral Marakof
inaugurated his as-
sumption Of the
IL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

The Senate Thursday passed the fol-
lowing bills Authorizing the Secretary
Of the Interior to dispose of timber on
public lands, the proceeds to be part
of the irrigation reclamation fund; rein
stating the homestead right of persons
who have been compelled through no
fault of their own to relinqHisl their
homestead entries; authorizing the Sem
ate committee. on commerce to investi-
gate the proposed improvements in the
Mississippi river between Iowa and Wis
consin. In executive session Senator
Quarles finished his speech. occupying
two hours, in defense of Gen. Wood,
and a general discussion followed. After
setting aside Sunday March q, for
memorial addresses on the life of the late
Representative Burke of Pennsylvania,
tile House resumed consideration of the
postoffice appropriation bill. but made
little progress The item of $4,000 for
advertising for bids was agreed to. In
this connection Mr.. Maddox of Georgia
asked a question and said since there
were a lot of rascals in the department
the House would be more careful in fu-
ture. An amendment to reduce the Post
master Generals expense allowance from
s.. 600 TO 81 900 was lost. After lively
debate the appropriation e $500 to
defray the expenses of delegates to the
universal postal congress at Rome was
reduced TO $1,000 Mr. Williams point
of order against designating certain en-
plovcs as "ccshiers." might superinten-
dents" etc. which he said was for the
purpose of promoting favorites was sus-
IN: ned
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
Gorernor Wnnt. Lnw Fired Un.

Gov Cummins of Iowa has called the
attention Of the Legislature TO the de-
feet in the extradition laws Of that State
which made il impossible t. send Mrs
Sherman Dye Of Boone charged with
poisoning Miss Rena Nelson, TO Pierre,
S. D., for trial
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
severnl Itui1dinrs Rnrn-

In Red Lake Falls. fire destroyed the
Palace Hotel. the largest structure. and
five other buildings. The fire routed the
guests, but no one was injured. The
lUss is estimated at $4,000. Incen-
diariSm is suspected.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
Wilhelm, aud AIfonsn Mcct

Emperor William and King Alfonso
iunched on board the Spanish royal yacht
Giraida off Nigo Spain. Emperor
William subsequently sailed to Gibral-
tar on board the North German Lloyd
steamer Koenig Albert
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

Japanese feet under
Admiral Uriu at
Nladiyostok and its
attack on the Rus
sian stronghold. The
forts did not reply,
either because it
was preferred not
10 reveal - loea-
ton of the guns to
the enemy, or. as :,
T,+or. p,.s,A,. hae IL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
sunk by Ennlnced Ming.

While entering Port Arthur the Rus
sian torpedo-hout destroyer Skorri struck
upon an unplaced mine and was blown
up. Only four of the crew were saved.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
WAR IN THE ORIENT
Progress of Struggle Between
Muscoyite and Mongul.
SIX WEEKS OF STRIFE
Contest Up to the Present Time Has ke-
suited FayOrably for The Japs.

Russia Slowly Assembling Its Armies
on the Yalu, While Japan Lands
Troops in Koren and PUSHES Them to
the Front BON Jardments of Port
Arthur and Dalny eliminate ia
Torpedo-Boat Battle - Cars losses
Heavy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
S@2s6SRs51S 29gHg8
CONGRESS ;
IS So
S&2s2s5Gs3Ss22sS2ySS

In the Senate Monday Mr.. Hoar
reported from the committee on Judiciary
bill to correct irregularities in admis-
sions to citizenship, and it was passed.
The fertilization appropriation bill occu-
pied the remainder of the day. Mr. Berry
made point of order against the appro-
priation of $4,000 for the purchase of
a submarine boat 20 be used for expert
mental purposes and the motion was
overruled after IL debate. In the House
a bin was passed authorizing an ex-
act ange of sites for the public buildings
of Garland Couaty, Arkansas. Legisla-
stion tcr ~ District of Columbia fol-
lowed, and after disposing of matters OF
local interest the House resumed consid-
Grafton of the postofiee appropriation
bill, in committee of the WHOLE with Mr..
Boutell in the chair. Mr.. Powers (Mass.1.
in referring to the scenes in the House
the previous week, justified the show OF
temper because of the postal report. Dir.
Moon (TeHn.) agreed and gave notice of
IAN amendment to the bill increasing the
appropriation for the detection of frauds
under the postal law.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

The Senate Tuesday passed bills OK
tending the exemption of immigration
head tax to Immigrants from NewfoHnd
land, authorizing the construction of n
railroad bridge across Red Lake river
at Thief River Falls, MINI. and author
izing ercv.ica of S1,000.000 federal
building at Atlanta, Ga. Consideration
of the Notifications appropriation bill
was resumed and the Senate agreed to
the committees amendment for n $3.50.
600 submarine torpedo boat for expert
mental purposes, at the same time de-
feating an amendment providing for com
petition to secure the type of boat de-
sired. After amending the bill so as to
increase the appropriation for sites for
coast defenses in Hawaii, the Senate
passed the fortiications bill. The de-
bate in the House took a wider range
while in committee of the whole consid-
ering the postofiee appropriation bill.
Mr.. Burton presented statistics on ma
tional expenditures, showing that other
nations had increased expenses more rap
idly than had the Uaited States. but ar
Saad there was no excuse for eXtraya-.
ganee in the fact that the nation $
wealth had increased Mr.. Rucker OF
Missouri attacked the Republican party S
protective tariff aud Mr. Fitzgerald OF
New York discussed labor legislation en-
acted in his State and decisions in be-
half of labor by Judge Alton b. Parker.
Mr.. Griggs of Georgia and Mr.. Cooper
of Wisconsin had a spirited argument
over the responsibility for Il headline in
the Bristow report" Mr.. Bates of
Pennsylvania spoke against the rural de-
livery system Mr.. Townsend gave no
tice of an amendment to increase the
pay of rural carriers from 5000 to $500
a year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
VICTORY FOR SCHELL.
WINS BIG LIBEL SUIT AGAINST
LIONS HERALD.

Former Secretary of Epworth League
Gets $4,000 Royalties on His Song
Book House of Car. Barn Juror in
Chicago Found Afire.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

The sixth week of the Oriental war
was week of bombardment II began
with the sudden appearance of the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
TORPEDO BOATS SUNK.

Russia and Japan Lose One Vessel
Zach in Battle.
One Russian torpedo boat destroyer
and one Japanese torpedo boat were
sunk in fierce engagement off Fort
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

VIROQUA LODGE, i. o. o. F.--MEETS
every Saturday night IN Williams block.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

VIRuoUA CANTON -PATRIA RcHS MILF
tant-Meets FIRST aud third Tuesday evenings
OF each month
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS MEETS
on alternate Saturday afternoons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

YlRoQUA X. o. T. NJ - MEETS ON
every Monday evening In Alliance Hall, at
80. p. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-SERVI-
ces at 1890 a. m. and 1880 p. m. each Sab
bath. Sunday school at IL m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

w. C. t. U.-MEETS FIRST THURSDAY
Of ea.h month at 3 p. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL.-SERYICE
at 1880 a. IN. and 1870 D. IN. each Sabbath.
Sunday school at II m. Prayer meetings on
Thursday evenings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

YIROQUA ENCAMPMENT, |. o. D. f.,
No CO. Meets every Monday evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
BUSINESS CARDS.

II. p PROCTOR, ATTORNEY AND
Counselor, yiroqua, Wis. viii practice in
all Courts OF the State. Special attention
given to collections.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

CHURCH OF CHPTST PREACHING
every Sunday Mt 1890 a. IN. and in the even
lpg. Sunday school at $50 a. N.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

MYSTIC WORKERS or THE WORLD
Meets second aud fourth Tnescay evenings
y, each month at w. Il. @. Hail.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23
SOCIETY plREcroRY.

La BELLE LODGE, A. f. & A. NJ. No.s4.
Meets the First and Third Wednesdays OF
each month. Hall s. Williams block
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

f. f. MORLEY, NJ. D., PHYSICIAN
and Surgeon, viroqua, Wis Office over
Craig x Co.'S drug store, on west side OF
hall. All calls attended day or night.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

COURT JERRY RUSK, NO. si4s, INDIE:
pendent Order Ut Fores ters-First and Thir6
Thursday of each month at Alliance hall.
vIRooUA RoYAfir NEIGHBoRs--Meet
First and Third TUESDAY Evenings o. each
month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-23

NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN CHURCH
Services every Sunday at o'clock.