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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
HAZING GOES ON
At WEST POINT

Annapolis, Md, Dec. 14.-Notwith-
standing the testimony of witnesses
before the Meriwether courtmartial
that hazing is no longer practiced at
the naval academy, a case occurred
there Tuesday night The victim was
Midshipman Kimbrough of German
town. Tenn. Last week he was called
before the board of officers now in SEES
sion at the academy inquiring into
hazing, lighting and similar practices
and compelled to answer certain ques-
tions. 1t is said that he had also told
some relatives that he had been hazed
and that the relatives laid the matter
before the authorities. The hazing
Tuesday night was on account of these
two things. Kimbrough WIS coz
PEELED to stani alternately on his
head and feet, repeating the process
for ten minutes continuously. At the
end of the time he tainted and was
left IN that condition by the hazers.
Later he was found by his roommate,
still unconscious. Yesterday ne was
carried to the hospital but is now
doing we'll Admiral Sands, superin-
tendent Of the academy, had the mat
ter investigated by the board OF Off
GERS yesterday morning Their report
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
WOULD ELIMINATE
POSTAL DEFICIT

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE abolish
ment of franking privilege, the work
of correcting the alleged abase of sec
ond class mail priyileg and revision
of the laws relating % the classified
ton of mail matter are some features
of the annual report of the third as
sistant postmaster general. In the
former case he declares that the in
terests of the government would best
be subserved by requiring that all gov
eminent mail be prepaid at the regu-
lar postage rates, which would at
once eliminate the annual postal def
icit
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20

showed that Midshipman Coffin, Jr.,
of Carson City. Nevada, a member of
the third class, took part in the haz-
ing and that Midshipman Ven Derver
Mount Holly, N. j., second class,
was on duty and did not report the
occurrence. Admiral Sands immedi-
ately suspended the midshipmen and
forwarded his recommendation in
the matter TO the secretary of the
navy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
Jentzseh Divorce suit or Trial.

Racine, Wis, Dec. IA sensation
al divorce case is being tried in the cir
suit court 1t is that Of Paulina f
Jentzsch against Carl l.. jentzsch or
Tichigan lake. The parties conduct a
hummer resort there. Cruel and in-
human treatment and other sensational
charges are made. The names Of SIX
or eight Milwaukee men may bc
brought into the suit. There is 49,.
900 at stake.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
NEW LUMBER COMBINATION.
Wisconsin and Minnesota Associations
Consolidate.

Minneapolis, Dec. IA consolida
tion has been effected OF the Missis-
sippi Valley Lumbermen's association.
which has its headquarters in Mime
apolis, and the Wisconsin State Lup-
bermen's association, whereby both are
to be merged in new Northern Pine
Manufacturers association.
In the organization will be the
white and Norway pine manufacturers
of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan ard
Iowa. The first convention of the new
January %, when a formal oTganiza
ton will effected.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
TWO MEN KILLED BY
FALLING WALL AT FIRE

Chicago, Dec 1.-two firemen,-
George Stiles and William Craig
were killed and four men were hurt
when caught under a falling wall
while fighting a fire at the Park Man
ufacturing company near Evanston
yesterday afternoon. Tho men were
standing near wall when it was
blown outward by an explosion Of pc
troleum in the boiler room where the
FIRE originated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
SCHOONER WRECKED.

Disaster on Voyage From Nicaragua to
Costa Rica.
San Jose, Costa Rica. Dec. 1.-THE
schooner FIorencia while on her voy
age from Bluefields, Nicaragua, to Port
Limon, Costa Rlca, was wrecked.
Among those lost were Frederick NJ
h. Wood. British consI at Port
Limon. two Americans, Jonn Tibant
and w NJ Rather, and three sailors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
GEN. THOMAS S. ALLEN DEAD.
Well Known Newspaperman and Civil
War Veteran.

Oshkosh, Wis. Dec. li.-Generai
tomas S. Allen. distinguished ve'
IN of the civil war and a pioneer
IA caper man of this city, died at his
home here. He was so years OF age
having been born in Aileghauy
county, New York, July rs. 1925. He
came to Oshkosh in 1870. His record
during the rebellion was one of excep
tional merit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
BRINGS SUIT AGAINST JUDGE.
La Crosse Boy Released in California
Alleges False Imprisonment.

La Crosse, Wis, Dec. J. William
Luening. Jr. son of the president Of
the La Crosse board of education, ami
who was sent to jail for 100 days at
San Bernardino, Cal, as the result OF
an alleged love affair with girl in
that city. has secured his release and
has brought suit against the Judge who
committed him, alleging false imprie
onment
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20

to designate candidates and alter
mates at once, so that those designat
ed may have more time for prepare
ton. They will be formally APP
pointed after March 4. This course
has never before been pursued.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
WANT NAVAL CADETS
Vacancies at Annapolis to Be Filled
Earlier Than Usual.

Earlier Than Usual.
Annapolis, Md, Dec. 14.-There are
at present $50 vacancies in the corps
of midshipmen and this will be the
size of the next fourth class at the
naval academy if all vacancies are
filed This is not likely, however,
and the class VIII probably number
about eco BY law the senators and
representatives can make their ap-
pointments after March fourth next
for the examination to be held April
Is, but because Of the wish Of the
navy department to fiji all vacancies
the senators and representatives who
win be members Of congress after
March 4 and who viii then have ap-
pointments TO make have been asked
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
STATE RESTS IN
PF|STER TRIAL
ATTORNEY LINES ASKS JUDGE
TO AcouIT DEFENDANT.
MUCH EVIDENCE BARRED
District Attorney Not Allowed to
Show That Efforts Had Been
Made to "Fix" Contractor o'Don-
neli-Spence and o'DonneIl on
Stand.

Milwaukee, Dec. 14.-District At
torney McGlvern rested the states
case at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
in the trial of Charles + Pfster, on
an indictment charging larceny as
bailee of $4,000. Attorney Lines
for Mr.. Pfster at once moved that
Judge Brace direct verdict for the
defendant. Several obstacles were
encountered by Mr.. McGovern in the
morning, and practically no testi-
mony was gotten into the record.
The first obstacle was encountered
when McGovern made an attempt to
show that efforts were made to Elk"
James ODonnell of the contracting
firm, shortly before Mr.. Pfster's pub
lie statement regarding the transac-
ton now on trial was issued. Attor-
ney Thomas w. Spence was selected
by the district attorney to make
these disclosures, but Mr.. Spence's
account of the transaction did not
agree with that transmitted to the
prosecutors Office. An attempt on
the part of Mr.. McGovern to inform
the jury of what he intended to prove
by Mr.. Spence also was frustrated,
and the jurors were taken from the
room while the matter was discussed.
Mr.. McGovern then placed James
O'Donnell on the stand and tried to
prove by him. first that the expenses
of the firm did not amount to $4,000
in securing the contract for the gar
bage disposal, and second that he
partner, to whom, according to the
evidence, it was paid by Mr.. Pf1ster.
-Four questions along this line were
propounded. each of which was met
with objection from the defense. The
objection was sustained in each in
stance, after protracted debate,
Judge Brace remarking that the
matter on trial was the alleged
wrongful conversion by Mr.. Pfister Oh
the money held by him, and that no
wrong doing on the part of Mr. Grill
Icy could have any bearing on the is
sue.
AS GROWING disappointment to
the district attorney, Henry ]. KILL
lea, ule last witness Called by him
befo, noon, was confined to his
ho1se by illness and was unable to be
present. This necessitated an ad-
journment to O'Clock.
At the afternoon session District
Attorney McGovern made another eff
fort to get into the record testimony
from Mr.. O'Donnell concerning the
expense of securing the garbage con-
tract. He did this by questioning
Mr.. O'Donnel, who was put on the
stand as an expert witness concern
ing his experience with public con
tracts and the expense of securing
them. This was objected to at once
by AttorneJ Quarles, and it precipi-
tated long argument.
Brace Sustains Objection.
Judge Brace sustained the objec-
ton, and Mr.. O'Donnell was excused.
Mr.. Killilea was then called to the
stand He was asked concerning the
agreement about the fund. and about
the expenses which were to be in
Cured. He declared he thought
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20

G. A. r. Eneampment August 10.
Minneapolis, Dec. 1.-THE G. A. R.
national encampment will be held
here August ~
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
CRAZY SON KILLS FATHER.
Diabolical Patriclde by a Ravine
Maniac.

Maniac.
Hallock, Mimi, Dec. 14.-John Lor-
enson, a farmer living near Pelan,
was hacked to death by his son Peter,
with an axe. The crime is one of the
most diabol'cal ever committed in
this state. The boy is now raving
maniac. Two years ago he killed
brother and was committed to an asy-
lum, from which he was five times re
leased on parole.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
LEAVES
NEW YORK LIFE
RESIGNS BOTH OF HIS HIGH PO-
SITlONS.
PEABODY MADE PRESIDENT
Astor's American Representative,
Lawyer, Banker and Railroad Of
fetal Elected to Succeed McCurdy
at Head of Mutual at $4,000
Year-Indiv;duaI Policies Lapse.

New York, Dec. 1.-Two incidents
affecting the life insurance situation
in New York yesterday otershadowed
the legislative committee investiga-
ton While the committee was inquir
ing into the conduct of the Prudential
Life Insurance company and the Met
ropciitan Life Insurance company,
George w. Perkins resigned as first
vice president and chairman of the
finance committee of the New York
Life. He was succeeded as vice pres
iient by Alexander E. Orr, president
of the New York city rapid transit
commission, and as chairman of the
finance committee by John Claflin,
head of the Fl. B. Clafiin company.
Another Important move in the stu
alton VAS the election by the trustees
of the Mutual Life yesterday of
Charles A. Peabody to succeed Rich
ard A. McCurdy as president of that
company at $4,000 year. McCurdys
salary was $150,000 Peabody is a
lawyer, the American representative
of William Waldorf Astor and direct
or in several banks and other corpora
tons, of which one is the Illinois Cen
trail railroad company. Peabody also
was nominated as trustee of the Mu-
tual Life to succeed Justice Peckham,
and Emory McClintock was nominated
10 succeed Elihu Root.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
Brace sustains Objection.

Judge Brace sustained the objec-
ton, and Mr.. O'Donnell was excused.
Mr.. Killilea was then called to the
stand He was asked concerning the
agreement about the fund. and about
the expenses which were to be in
CURED. He declared he thought
they were to be merely Ordinary
expenses, and left the stand.
District Attorney McGovern then
rested for the state, and Attorney
George C. Lines, for Mr.. Pister, then
moved the court to direct a verdict
for the defendant. The jury was ex-
cused while this motion was being
argued
Instead of proving Mr.. Pfister
guilty" declared Attorney Lines,
'the state has proved him innocent of
every charge made in the indictment 3"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-12-20
Most Industrials Lapse.

United States Senator Dryden Of
New Jersey, president of the Prclen-
tia life, testified before the investi-
gazing committee yesterday and made
statement of his reasons for favor
ing federal supervision of life insur-
ance companies through national in
surance department, which he said
should have high authority over them.
This, he said, would benefit both the
companies and the insured. The ten
lency of the holders of industrial pol
icies in the PRUDENT and Metropoli-
tan to lapse were examined In great
detail by the counsel of the committee,
who quoted a statement of the Pru-
dental company that 72 per cent of
its industrial policies lapse within five
years from the date of issue. Sena-
tor Dryden declared that this is as
much to be regretted from the stan l.
point of the company as well as from
that of the insured and that the ten
dency now is toward greater persist
tency on the part of the industrial
holders than formerly. The senator
asserted that industrial insurance,
even with high rates and a tendency
to lapse, is the greatest economic force
now in operation in this country.
Sold Stock Cheap.
Just before adjournment Haley
Fiske, vice president of the Metropol-
itan company, told Of an incident in
which that company commissioned
William A. Reed 70 buy 1898 shares
Of railroad stock for he company.
Fiske said that Reed the same day
sold the stock to a company Of bro
kers at so a share less than the
broker sold It TO the Metropolitan.
Fiske said he hal tried to get the
money back, but Reed refused to sur
render it
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-15
DIES THINKING
HIMSELF A KING
Prince Alexander of Lippe-
Detmold Is Shown Exag-
gerated Respect at Asylum
HUNDRED BY ATTACHES
At Death of the Weak-Mind-
ed Noble He Is Surrounded
by All the Forms of Royalty

DETMOLD, Principality Of Lppe.
Jan. 14.-Prince Carl Alexander of
Lippe-Detmold, who died yesterday in
the asylum at ST. Gilgenberg, near
Bayreuth, was surrounded by all the
forms of royalty, by gentlemen in wait
ing and servants, who showed him the
most exaggerated respect and kept up
the illusion that he was indeed a SOW
ereign. He took much pleasure In the
maintenance of severe etiquette, read
the newspaper daily and seemingly
kept track of the worlds affairs ana
those of his own little principality, put
he never permitted any one to speak OF
them. He played chess often and was
fond of music and theatrical produc-
tions
The Prince was a calm-faced, hano-
some man, usually dressed in military
uniform, and except for certain excess
TO stateliness gave no outward indica-
ton that he was weak-minded. He
lived, owing to his punctilous regard
for his rank, in practically mental soli-
tude, as it was unbecoming to him to
exchange ideas with interiors.
The succession TO the princfpality or
Lippe- Detmold was in process of ad-
justment by an arbitration court. The
death of Prince Alexander does not af-
fetc the situation unless the Diet inter-
pOSeS
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-15
Pure MOTIVES
PROMPT GIFTS
Charge That st. Louis Brew
ers Influenced Legislation
With Money Not Proven
NIEDRINGHAUS CLEARED
Investigators Ready to Re
port Campaign Manager
Free From Any Suspicion

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 14.-The investigat-
ing committee of the Missouri House
of Representatives sent to st. Louis to
determine the source and nature or the
$21, 900 contribution to the Republican
State campaign fund officially credited
to Thomas K Niedr1nghaus. who was
chairman Of the Republican State Cen
trail Committee and is now caucus nom
inee for United States Senator, ad-
journed tonight. to meet in Jenerson
City Monday afternoon The senate
committee did not complete It's investi-
cations to-day. According to the state
ment of the Republican members OF
the House committee, who constitute
the majority. the committee will report
that it's Investigations have found moth
ing to substantiate Representative
Grace's charge that brewers contribu-
ted money during the campaign to In
fluence legislation.
During the day the House COMMITTEES
heard the testimony of Adoplhus Busch
and Otto Stifel, wealthy brewers; E. G.
Brokmeyer, who was Chairman Med
ringhaus' confidential secretary, and a
number of other witnesses.
Adolphus Busch and Otto Stifel told
practically the same story regarding
the $21, 900 contribution TO the Republi-
can State campaign fund as was told
to the committee last night by Chair
man Niedringhaus. They said, as he
had said, that their contribution was
a guarantee to meet a deficit, and en-
tailed no promise of legislative favor
for their business interests.
Otto Stifel in every way corroborated
the testimony of Adolphus Busch 1
have not yet paid the amount l guar
anteed." he said, 'but 1 shall do so If
am called on"
In answer to a question he declared
he had contributed to the fund for the
city as well as for the State campaign,
giving $1,000 before ana $1,000 after the
election.
According to the Republican mem
bers of the committee. who are In the
majority, the report will include the
stenographer's transcript of the testi-
mony taken at the sessions, and VIII
conclude with the statement that the
committee found nothing to substan-
tiate the charge of Representative
Grace that the money was given by
brewers for the purpose of influencing
legislation.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-15
thought SO. too, and I was made man

thought so, too, and was made man
ager."
IF I had not gone to America when
was "a years old / probably should
have been earning a salary of, say,
$4,000 year from George Newnes at
this moment. You do not know how
your life may turn out. went over to
the United States for George Newnes
when l was getting salary of $500 a
year as manager of Tit-Bits. came up
against men there about my own age,
and not noticeably more intelligent
than / was, who were either running
businesses for themselves or getting
very high salaries from other people.
That made me think, and when / got
back l tackled George Newnes and
said: This business is making s150, 900
year. l have been here for six years; !;
think ought to get something more.
81 How mueh?' said he.
I said. "$2500 year salary and a
slight percentage on all increase of
profits from to-day up
" No, think not
Very well; must leave you.
How soon?'
no great hurry, but / must try for my
self And so l did.
II lead a very methodical, life, get
ting. up at o'clock and going to bed
at midnight, although on an average
was up till about for number of
days after l first took over the Stand
ard. The first thing 1 do is to read
some of my own papers. Fortunately
can get over a column of type in
half the time that would be taken by
any one else have ever come across.
l get through with the lot by a quar-
ter to s, and then exercise until half
past, swinging my. arms and legs
about-all that sort of thing-good
hard work, getting up a good sweat.
man comes to me every morning
and puts me through my PAGES. / need
lot of exercise and have to take it
this way, in tabloid form. At half
past l read more newspapers for a
quarter of an hour, then I have my
bath. After a very light breakfast
my secretaries come along with my
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-15
CASH RESERVE GREATLY
INCREASED DURING WEEK
Report of Associated Banks Reveals
Heavy Addition to Sums on
Den0sjf

Report of Associated Banks Reveals
Heavy Addition to Sums on
Deposit.
NEW YORK, Jan. 14.-The Financier
says: The most striking feature of the
official statement of the New York As
sociated Banks last week was the in
crease of more than s15,333, 900 in the
cash reserve. This gain was not unex-
pected, because it was shown by the
estimates of cash movements, which
were based upon the traceable changes
in money during last week. Moreover.
in the previous week there had been
gain of $7.500,000, according to the es-
innate of that week The official re-
turns showed loss of $795,500. 1t was
regarded as probable, therefore, that
through the adjustment of bank aver
ages last weeks official statement
would show quite an important gain Of
cash. The increase as reported was
15,43S,900 which was $3.50, 900 below
the sum of the estimated gains for the
fortnight. After deducting from this
aggregate of $20,185 800. the net gain by
the banks for the period of $14, 553, 500 is
shown by the statement The discrep-
ancy of $5,666,000 may be partly ac-
counted for by the system of bank
averages
The deposits increased $9,991, 500.
which amount very closely correspond
ed with the sum of the gain in cash
less the decrease in loans; therefore,
the statement showed a remarkably
good balance.
1t Is noteworthy that the legal tender
holdings Of the banks are now 81, ,605; 500
in excess of the maximum of last year.
The reserve requirements against gen.
eral deposits last week were S. 449, ,875,
deducting which sum from the gain in
cash as above left $12 OPS, as the in
crease in surplus reserves to $24, ,459, ,275.
At the corresponding date last year
this surplus was s23, 1917
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-15
FIGHT OVER BIG ESTATES
is TO BE COMPROMISED
Mayor of Cincinnati, One of the
F1eishmann Heirs, Settles With
Contestants.

NEW YORK, Jan. 14.-Arrange-
ments have been practically perfected
for settlement out of court of the
suit involving the millions in the es-
tates of Charles. Max and Louis
Fleischmann. Mayor julius Fleisch>
mann Of Cincinnati met the heirs of
his uncle, Max, here and. as the rep
resentative of the heirs of Charles
Fleischmann,' is stated to have made
friendly arrangement to pay to them
several million dollars rather than
have the entire fortune tied up for
years. The plan will be put into eff
feet as soon as court decree en-
powering him to take this course Is
rendered.
This ends a litigation which was be-
gun soon after the death of Charles
Fleischmann on his yacht in 1897.
His brother Max died in 1890.
If the mind is not bright the body
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-15
Reduces Fare to California.

TOPEKA, Jan. 1.-THE Santa Fe
has announced second-class colonist
rates to California from Chicago. st.
Louis and Missouri River points where
a $40 rate now exists. Beginning
March / the rates from Chicago to any
point in California will be $33, from
st. Louis $50 and Kansas City, Leaven-
worth and Atchison s25.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-15
CHICAGO JEWS TO FIND
HOMES FOR REFUGEES
Plan Colony for Hebrews Who Left
Russia to Escape Service i'm
Cars Army


Russia to Escape Service i'm
Cars Army.
CHICAGO, Jan. 14.-Jewish citizens
of Chicago are taking steps to give
aid to and find homes for the hundreds
of Jews who have fed from Russia
to escape service in the army of the
Czar and are now flocking to Chicago
in ever-increasing numbers. In order
to facilitate and systematize the work
of succoring the refugees an organiza-
ton known as the Jewish Agricultur-
lists Aid Society has been formed. DIR.
A. r. Levy, pastor of the Congregation
Bnai Abraham, who is corresponding
secretary and manager, has received
IN the last few weeks appeals from
hundreds of refugees who have
reached Chicago in search of homes
and employment.
The society has undertaken on a
large scale a scheme of colonization
of these refugees in the Middle West
ern States.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-15
New BED Cross Hospital.

NEW YORK. Jan. 14.-Through
contributions of persons collected at
the New York Red Cross, the society
is to have a new hospital William T..
Wardwell. formerly treasurer of the
Standard Oil Company and president
of the New York Red Cross, has given
100000 for a site.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-15
HEARST'S LEAGUE is SUED
BY ADDRESSING COMPANY
Promoters of Journalists Presidential
Boom Asked to Pay for Work
Done in Campaign.

CHICAGO, Jan. 14.-William Ran
dolph Hearst's League was made de-
fendant in suit filed in Justice Hur-
ley's court to-day for $500 said to be
due to the Jordan Circular Address
ing Company for work which the a6-
dressing company says was done dur
ing Hearst's Presidential campaign.
The addressing company's representa-
tives declare that the original bill was
$244, but that they cut it down to $500
in order to file suit in the Justices
court. The case will be given a final
hearing next Thursday afternoon.