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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02

burlington, Wis. July Is That
Henry Miller, whose body was found
in Lake Michigan at Racine. diei after
being duped out of $4,000. is the he
lief here. An hour after he borrowed
the $4,000 he left the bank and was
seen riding into the country with the
stranger when he came home he
had tin box, entered a hardware
store and asked TO have the lock brok-
en-. One glance and the old man
realized he was duFed. TIE next
day he went 10 Racine. but he did not
have the box. Many men here be
heve the stranger worked the TWO box
game. Stories that he was million
aire farmer are absurd. for he never
was a man of large means.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
FINDS FARMER DEAD
ON COUNTRY ROAD

Berlin. Wis, July 2S.-George A.
Cunningham, superintendent of the
Milwaukee granite quarry near Spring
Lake, and a company came upon a
shocking find while driving near
Sprins Lake They noticed a team Of
horses wandering aimlessly and found
the driver dead wedged between the
front of The wagon and the whiffle
tree, his head dragging upon the
ground The man probably suffoeat-
ed. He was Anton Kiuske, a farmer
living near Neshkora. He was 40
years old and has a wife and three
children. While the men were extri-
eating The body. Mr. Cunningham's
horse ran away and the buggy was
wrecked in marsh. The horses of
the farmer took fright and ran home.
but little damage was done.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
REFERENDUM ON
DISSOLUTION

Christiania. Norway, July 2S.-It is
reported that the Norwegian govern
ment will propose TO the storthing
the holding of a referendum on the
dissolution of the union with Sweden.
The vote probably Will be taken Au-
gust 10.
London, July 2S.-No application
has been made to Great Britain for
recognition of Norway as an in ie-
pendent state and it is not expected
tina, such an application will be made
until Sweden and Norway arrange
their differences. The British gov
eminent feels that it could with per
feet propriety recognize Norway, but
that out of regard for Sweden it will
await an agreement on the subject
IF the dissolution of the union.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02

torn away by the force Of the crash.
Then flames filed the whole building,
Grave fears of an immediate and
more severe explosion did not prevent
an empl9ye from turning in an alarm,
calling the fire department which
fought until $3.50 O'Clock before the
flames could be put out. The explos-
ion took place at S.45 o'clock. AS a
result of the accident. which Is now
being looked into more closely to as
certain the exact cause, the streets
were left in darkness.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
CHARGED WITH THEFT FROM
DEFUNCT NATIONAL 5ANI

Terre Haute. Ind. July 2S.-Gus a.
Conzman, formerly cashier OF the
failed Vigo County National bank,
waived preliminary hearing before
United States Commissioner Higgins
yesterday and was Aeld 70 await the
action Of the federal grand jury which
meets in November he furnished
lends for $4,000. COnzman is
charged with em5ezzling $1,000 OF the
banks funds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02

NEW CHIEF
LEADS RAID

Chicago, July 27--Jonn Collins. the
newly installed chief of police OF chi
cago STARTLED the gambling fraternity
last night by leading a raid against the
largest keepers of rooms ih the down
town section of the city
Headed by Cdief Collins in person,
the police descended upon four prom
inent gambling clubs. arrested l0U
men, coulseated large quantities OF
gambling paraphernalia and destroyed
all the furniture to be found in tae
places, Chief Collins announced early
ia the day that he proposed 20 suppress
all gambling in tne city and the raid
was the first step tg-en in that direc.
ion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02

the court consented to do, proYided
that the girl aould sign a written
promise not to appear in any public
place without the company Of heI
f2thes for the next five years. The
girl in signing the promise stated that
size had seen enough of the world and
that she would be only too glad to re-
main under the parental roof with the
protection of her father for the re-
mainder of her life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
REcLJsE FIVE YEARS.
Bristol Girl signs Agreement to Es-
cape Vaqrsncy Charge.

Eenosha. July 2S.-The most unus-
ual punishment ever given in a jus
tice court in this section of the state
was imposed on Mary Decker, 4 To-
ye7r-old ghl in he court of Justice
McCarton. By the terms Of The con
tract which was signed by Miss Deck
ev she consents to become voluntary
recIuse for the next five years. The
girl Is the daughter of a we'll known
far ner IT the town of Bristol. \ short
time ago she tired of life on the farm
and came to KeuCsha. seeking for
excitement of city life. She was ar
rested by a constable on a charge Of
.vasl 8nCy
When tie ease was called in justice
court the father of the girl appeared
and asked that he be allowed to take
his daughter hack to the farm. This
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
WEAVER'S APPolNTEES
CANNON HOLD oEEIcE

Philadelphia, July 2S.-The acting
chiefs, George Thomas of the city
property bureau and William E.
Maher of the highway bureau, have
faile1 to pass civil service examina.
tons. They were temporarily APP
pointed by the mayor soon after the
beginning of the latters crusade
against the Organization"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
Spends Niaht in Terrible Plight.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, July 2S.-Dalius
Davy, an insurance agent, fell through
an open trestle over Rock river
Wednesday night at $3.50, breaking his
leg. The water is 20 feet deep at this
pcint He managed to reach solid
ground where ne chung to piling and
called for nelp until 4:30 in the morn
ing. when a policeman found him in an
exhausted condition. He was removed
to mis- home and it is thought the shock
will kill him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
Charles sheets Killed.

Oshkosh, Wis, July 2S.-A telegram
has been received here announcing
that Charles Sheets, formerly OF Osh-
kosh is dead AT Mazatlan, Mexico, as
the result of an electric shock. He
left here about a year ago to take a
responsible position with an electrical
company in Mexico. He was for years
superintendent of the Oshkosh Electric
Light and Power company.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02

Rio, Wis, July PA cabiegram an
ncunced the death at Stratfordshire.
England. of Rev. John C. Cnallinor,
fer three years pastor of the Congre-
gational CHURCH at this place. tie
with his wife left here June l for
three months vacation. hoping the
VOYAGE and change would benefit ais
health.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
Triple SHOOTING.

Wilkesbarre. Pa, July William
Slugger shot his wife and William
Vivian at Noxen, near here, and then
fired a bullet into HIS head SIugger
before losing consciousness said that
he had found Vivian in his wifes
room. Vivian it is thought will re.
cover. but physicians say that Mr.
and Mrs. Slugger have little chances
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
FINANCIAL Waters Moving.

New York. July 2S.-Clark Williams,
Chairman of the trust department NJ
the American Bankers association.
yesterday resigned the office of vice
president Of the United States Mort
sage and Trust Co 1t Is understood
that he is about to engage in another
financial enterprise of magnitude.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
Too Deep in Politics.

Lincoln, Neb., July 2S.-Railway
mail clerks of Nebraska. Illinois. Iowa,
wyoming and part OF South Dakota
met acre yesterday. President RID
dell declared that the clerks were too
deep in politics and said the only way
to avoid this would be to elect officers
by the referendum plan.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02

Chicago. July 2S.--ghe truck drivers
union, Gus of the TWO organizations
tnat refused to quit the teamsters'
strike when it was declared on by tne
joint council, last night decided 10 END
the figat. This leaves but 90 coal
teamsters now on strike. and it is ex-
pected they will end the struggle sun
day,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
SPEAKER LENRooT TO QUIT.
Says He viii Not Again Represent
His District.

Superior, Wis, July 28.-Speaker
Irvine l. Lenroo. will not again rep
resent Douglas county in the assem-
bl" according TO his statement at a
reception given in honor of Senator
Hudnall, Speaker Lenroot and Assem-
blylnan Andrew by the Commercial
club. Speaker Lenroot refused after
ward to say what his plans were.
Resolutions of praise regarding the
work of the representatives were
adopted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02

says, is secretary to the English am
bassador in Paris, and married a near
relative Of Padarewski. A sister is a
sculptor in England. Won Task had
no relatives in this country.
1t IS difficult to find out what inter-
est Mrs. Busch has. She says Won
Task was a roomer at her mouse while
she lived in Marinette.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02

Seattle Woman Says He Was Vs..
Connected in Europe.

Green Bay, Wis, July 2S.-rhat
Victor Won Task. the former German
army officer. who disappeared here
after saying that he was to commit
suicide because ne had drawn black
ball in duel with a fellow officer in
the family, is the information given
out here by Mrs. f. L. Busch Of Seat
tie, Wash, who aas arrived to help the
police to make an investigation
A brother of the missing man, she
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
BISHOP JOYCE DIES.
High Methodist Churchman Succunbs
to Paralysis.


Minneapolis. July 28.-Bishop Isaac
w joyce, Methodist bishop of Mini e.
SOFA, died at 1:20 O'Clock this morning
as a result of cerebral hemorrhage
and a consequent attack of paralys is
which he sustained vale delivering
a sermon at a Red Rock, Mimi. camp
meeting, July 2. Bisnop Joyce came
to Minnesota six years ago. Previous
to taat time he had been presiding
bishop of the Metlodist missionary
field work in China ana Japan. Be
fore going abroad re was a pastor at
Chat anooga. Tenn, for four years, and
a Cincinnati, Ohio, six years. Bishop
Joyce was 60 years old and is survived
by a wife and one son, Col. Frank M.
Joyce of This city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
Bond Secured.

Chicago, July IS, 10 a. m.-Hoci.
has not been hung UP to this hour. A
woman came forward with money for
a bond and at this time an effort by
phone is being mare TO get the g2ver-
nor at Springfield
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
MANY Nearoes Arrested.

Burlington. Iowa. July 2S.-Nearly
1000 negroes. while holding an annual
celebration. were arrested last night
for violating the mulct liquor law.
The park management failed to secure
c license. Bonds were furnished and
the picnickers released.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
French Steamer Ashore.

Guernsey Channel islands, July 2S.-
3 ne French freight steamer went
ashore yesterday on the west coast or
this island. No lives were reported
lost The steamer was an Atlantic
liner
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
Lake Steamer Burns

Escanaha, Mich, July 27.-The
steamer George Presley burned to
the waters edge Yesterday off Wash
ington island. The crew escaped in
boats and the wreck drifted ashore on
Tie island.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
GAS HOUSE BLOWS UP.
Plant Wrecked and Superintendent
hurled Out.

Cambria Wis july 2S.-With Il
loud crash. the city gas house blew
up. The damage is probably over
$500. Supt r. O. Williams was
Blown out of the door of his Office and
slightly burned. Exactly how The az
CideuJ happened is no; known. II is
supposed. however. that the feed tank
exploded from some cause. TIE en-.
lire south side Of the building was
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
Kansas rreasurer Gets Bond.

Topeka, Kas. July 2S.-The state
executive council yesterday approved
the bonds of State Treasurer Kelly.
The bonds consist entirely of personal
security. for 1866, 500 This ends the
fight on the treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
ENGLAND WILL NOT THREATEN.
To Await Result of New Trial of Case
in URUGUAY.

London. July 28.-The British gov,
eminent does not intend TO dispatch
a warship to Uruguayan waters or to
take other threatening action until
the appeal against the sentence pro
nounced against the Canadian fishing
poaching has been decided. The
government here regards the sentence
OF three years Imprisonment. passed
on Captain Ryon of the fishing yes
sci, as monsrous but the Uruguayan
court has agreed to hold another trial
and the authorities here are content
TO await the results before proceeding
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02

South Haven, Mich, July 2S.-Fan-
ry Hochfelder. aged IS. Of Chicago
and William Head aged 9, were
dg1wnea al Cold Springs yesterday
Nv he cansizing Of a roWboat.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
China BUYS Warships.

Berlin, July 26.-Tne National lei
tung says that China has ordere
from the Kawasah works at Kobe,
Japan, fer use on the Yangtse river,
six sunboats and four torpedoboats,
the whole costing over s1.50O,OO0.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
Elnned With Hired Man.

Neenah, Wis, July 2S.-Charles
Crook is searching for his wife and
two children. who. he alleges, eloped
with John Hamilton, the hired man,
and took $500 Of his savings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
bio Elevator Fire.

Moberiy. No, July 27.-Fire yester-
day destroyed he Missouri Grain com
pany's elevatOr. containing a large
amount Of grain The loss is s200, 900.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02

Chicago, July Is Bluebeard" Jo-
nann Hoch will be hanged today for
wife murder His appeal TO the state
board of pardons yesterday afternoon
was without avail The governor had
previously declined to fur-Aer inter
fere.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
NO RESPITE FOR
BLUEBEARD HOCH
GOVERNOR DECLINES TO GRANT
DELAY.
TRIAL ACKN0WLE DGED FAIR

Only One UntenabIe Point Raised, B.
ing Admission of Testimony of One
of the Multiple Wives of the Much
Married Murderer-Law to Take
Its Course.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
Police Take zemstvo Records.

Moscow, July 2S.-The police yes
terday visited the house of NJ. Golovin,
president of the permanent bureau or
the zemstvo organization for the Mos
COW district, who presided at the re.
cent all-Russian zemstvo congress,
and also the mouse of NJ. PoIner, sec
rotary of the bureau. They seized al.
documents relating to or pertaining to
the congress.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
Had One Reprieve.


Springfield, H., July 2S.-Regariing
the case against Johann Hoch, who is
to be hanged today, it was ascertained
at tne governors Office yesterday on
reliable authority that the reasons
which induced Governor Deneen to re-
frain from interfering were the fol
Lowing:
That Hoch was first sentenced to be
hanged on June 81; that through his
counsel ne requested a reprieye in or,
der to be able to put his case to the
supreme court at the June term. the
court being then in session. The re-
rrieve was requested to the end of the
term. The court was expected to ad,
iourn in about a week and Governor
Deneen granted the reprieve of five
and one-nalf weeks in order to give
him plenty of time To have his case
presented to the supreme court. Tn
der the law a defendant may present
his case to any one of the justices OF
the supreme court during vacation,
and the justice has power to award a
Supercedeas in the event he deems
the case worthy of consideration by
the supreme court. Ii is learned that
tle case has not been presented to any
justice and that neither Hoch's attor-
ney nor any of his friends las present,
ed TO the governor any errors in fact
u law, except by telephone connection
over the long distance telephone.
Fair Trial Comedies,
1t has been represented to tle gov
ernOr by the tate's attorneys office OF
Cook county that the case mas been
tried with the utmost care for the
rights OF -.4e defendant and that the
only point raised by the defendant
was as to , rignt of a woman whom
Hoch had married, to testify against
her husband in a criminal case. On
that point, it appears that the state
proved that before Hoch mad married
tne women in question he had been
married 10 another woman, who is
still living and from whom he never
naG been divorced.
The supreme court has decided
against the contention raised by coun-
ser LOT G1OCU. II Is IGSfHlLeu tUd(
Hocns friends ala not have an oppor-
tunity to present his case to the SUI
preme court, but it was felt by the gov.
ernor that he had granted an ample
extra session of time. that the crime
was an atrocious one and that the
Trial had been fairly conducted, nc
complaint having been lodged with
aim regarding It's conduct.
Under all the circumstances the gov,
ernor felt that le could not do other.
wise than as he has done without max
ing a precedent which would produce
harmful results hereafter, and so he
felt constrained to let the law take its
course.
Late last night Hoch consented TO
an interview and throughout the con
yersation stontly insisted that he was
an Innocent man. that his conviction
was an injustice. and declared mat il
he had money he might have had q
lair deal He refused to reveal his
identity, saying he would take that
secret to the grave.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
JAP ENJOYS SEE
THE PRESIDENT
CALL ON ROOSEVELT AT SAGA
MORE HILL.
HAD DELIGHTFUL TALK'

Courteous Little Brown PIenipoten.
tiaries Refuse to Discuss Their
Conference With Head of Amer
can GoVernment-Term May In.
clude Neutrality of Vladivostok.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
Complaint of Taft's Visit.

st. Petersburg, July 2S.-The Viedo-
nosti directs sharp criticism at the
visit of Secrejar Taft and Miss Roose-
welt to Japan and complains that the
n ament for the trip was tactlessly
c1.sen. The paper adds that efforts to
prove that the visit is devoid of politl-
cal meaning are "childlike."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02
Cost ID seatinu Medical ans.

A. J. Wilson OF Chicago. who rep
resented the Wisconsin medical .ns'i
tute Of Milwaukee in opposition TO the
so-called medical bills before the last
legislature, filed a statement Of his
expenses as such lobbyist yesterday
in the office of Secretary of State
Houser. The total was reported as
1916.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-01-19
Cach-Koftau Wedding.

At high noon Tuesday, January ,,
1905, occurred Il very happy wedding
at the Catholic church, where Mr..
Robert Koftau and Miss Mary each
were united In the holy bonds OF mat
rimoay. Miss Anna Wanck, an init.
mate friend or the bride, rendered
Lohengrin's wedding march AS the
bridal party entered the church, led
by little Frances, a sister OF the
bride, who bore the wedding ring on a
cut glass tray. The bride was attend
ed by Miss Mary Benesh OF Tyndall,
aud the bridegroom by Mr. Frank
each, "A brother OF the bride. The
bride looked very beautiful In her ex-
quisite gown q crepe de cheen over
tlfrcta and carrying a bouquet OF
white carnations. The bridesmaids
gown was also an elaborate creation.
Both gentlemen wore the convention
al black. Immediately after the we'd
ding ceremony the wedding party pro.
ceedcd 10 the brides home. where
they were served To "a ~ivc-courSc din
e The dining room was beautiful.
ly decorated I'm green and blue-being
the brides c1lurS. The guests were
immediate relatives and "A few friends
OF the brides girlhoUd days. IL is
needless for us % eminent at great
length upon the position held by
either Of the contracting parties In
the society OF young people Of this
eity, for they are TOO well known.
The bride is the daughter OF our gen.
ial townsman, Ferdinand each, and is
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-01-19
TABOR, SOUTH DAKOTA. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1905.

liked and loved by numerous friends
who all wish her the best there Is In
store during her married life. Robert
koftan, formerly a resident OF this
county, but now an attorney OF Green
Bay, Wis, has the wishes OF a host Of
a host Of friends, hoping that nothing
but prosperity will meet him on every
corner during his future life. The
couple were the recipients OF many
beautiful presents which will serve as
an additional reminder OF the most
eventual day In their life. Mr.. and
Mrs. Koftan departed Wednesday
morning amid n shower OF rice for
their future home in Green Bay, Wis.
scotland Journal.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-01-19

The January number OF the Wom-
ans Home Companion makes good It's
title OF being u woman's magazine.
Marion Harlan writes on "My Twelve
Fayorite Recipes" Other articles Of
interest 10 the housewife are "How TO
bring Up the Children, Z" "Mrs. Sang
ster's All Home Page" "a Calen.
dar Party, T" "For the Girl Why Earns
Her Own Living" The double page
contains u number OF photographs
showing the charm OF old age. Henry
Irving Dodge has a dramatic story OF
modern business, "The Epoch Making
Struggle for Northern Pacific" and
Fritz Morris writes on when Royal
ty Goes visiting" The fiction includes
"Thc King OF Diamonds" by Louis
Tracy; "Unc.e Pegleg's Queer WILL"
by Frederick Smith, and Father"
by Owen Oliver. Published by the
Crowell Publishing Company, Spring.
field, Ohio; one dollar u year; ten
cents a CODY.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-01-19
Gem.

The following letter received
for THE INDEPENDENT explains
itself:
Mr.. w. A. Glascer Publisher, Tabor
S. Oak
Dear sir Gentleman
Please Do not Send me your Paper
l am Getting TERED on IL l have Re-
turned IL luts times. I Don't swami
have no mis- understanding with you
l have More News Papers l Can Read
Yours Very truly
l know them Peoples Beder than
you do.
Well, friend, we r going to
send you one more copy; want
you to see the elegance of your
epistle in cold type