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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-23

When court convened yesterday morn.
ing II was announced by Mr. Fits that
the return had been made on the Of.
fetal papers with the exception Of one
or two things which he could not SAY
positively about, but which could be fll.
ed in later. After some discussion BIZ
counsel as to just what ought to be in.
cluded In the return the court proceeded
with the decision.
In rendering his decision. which was
of considerable length, Judge Wheeler
held that when the petition for a new
trial was allowed to be filed the case
came into the Jurisdiction of the supreme
court OF the state. and 1t was evidently
the purpose OF the statute TO give the ST.
preme court Jurisdiction to fix the time
OF the execution and to issue its order
The effect of the reprieve was to keep the
respondent In solitary confinement. not
only for the three months provided for
by law. but also for the entire time since
the reprieve and since the dismissing Of
the petition In the supreme court which
would be in violation of law and which
gave the respondent no opportunity to be
heard. The purpose OF the statute be-
ing to give the supreme court the right
TO determine how the respondent should
be kept during her confinement until she
was executed, and she already having
served three months In solitary conans-
ment, the court making no order. she
was being kept in solitary confinement
without due process OF law. But having
taken the whole matter into consider.
tion, 1t did not appear to him suflcieniT
clear as a violation OF the federal con1-
tuition to warrant discharging the Pr
oner.
Judge Wheeler said he would not alE
the writ OF habeas corpus, but wouE
grant an appeal. after the governor hii
opportunity to grant such further n
prieve as he deemed necessary. He IL
timated that matters would be much sin
pilned IL the governor should grant re-
prieve to extend until after the supreme
court had an opportunity 10 dispose o.
the case. The prisoner was remanded 70
the custody of the state officials and
court was held open TO 40 o'clock 10 al
low Attorney General Fits to communl.
cate with Governor Bell in regard to a re-
prieve.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-23
GRADUATING DAYS
Congressman Foster Addressed
High School Seniors
Diplomas Presented to a Glass Of az Re-
eeptIon at Brooks House Tonight.

NNPAioV ~ BFOOka F1Ouhe oUl0nI.
Glass day exercises of the graduating
class Of the high school were held in the
Congregational church Wednesday after
noon, the rain preventing a gathering on
the school grounds. The attendance was
surprisingly large, considering the wealth
er. The platform and choir loft were
decorated with laurel and maidenhair.
The opening number was the class grafton
by ARENAS Orlando wilkins 1t was a
discussion. of the relative merits of cas-
steal and scientific training. The speaker
argued for the scientific, as furnish
ing practically as good mental dis
cipline and culture and at the same time
the added advantage of practical train
Ing. He gave a historical sketch OF the
development of the scientific course. 1t
was an original and logical Grafton and
was presented In a pleasing way.
The class poem. by Martha Sabrina
lngraham, was entitled THE Legend of
the Buckwheat" 1t told the old story
of why the buckwheat is black and was
well written and interesting. Edwin Her
bert kidder gave the class history 1t
was a bright account of the happenings
OF the school course and abounded in
clever hits on members of the class The
class prophecy was by Alice Louise AL
len. She represented herself as having
taken trip in a time coupe, which was
wrecked on Mars. While there several
years passed. during which she met a
seer from India who had a crystal ball
by means OF which he could see what was
going on everywhere. He told what the
members of the class were doing in 1915.
Miss Allen gave the prophecy in good
taste without overriding II.
The Ivy grafton was given gracefully by
Adeline Warner. 1t was based on the
story Of Tannhauser and told in simple
language the outline of the story. From
this tale Miss Warner made application
TO the lives OF men and women generally
1t was a creditable grafton. The planting
OF the ivy was postponed to some future
date. In closing. the ivy ode was sung
by the class. 1t was written by Mabel
Fletcher Barrows and sung to music
composed by Florence Hazel Hildreth.
Both the verses and the music showed
marked ability on the part of the COM
posers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-23

Attorney General Fits communicates
with Governor Bell at Mortified, this
state and II was decided that they would
meet at Windsor. Mr.. Fits started for
him a reprieve which was made out two
weeks ago. pending the proceedings which
look place this week. Governor Bel
signed the reprieve. postponing the e1-
ecntion of the sentence to Dec. S, and al
so O'Clock ii was delivered 10 Sheriff
Peek. A telegram was sent at once TO
Judge Wheeler. which reached him as he
was sitting in the district court about
obs O'Clock. The papers granting an
appeal 70 the United States Supreme
court were signed by him and court was
adjourned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-23

TWO Boston newspaper representatives
one writer and the other a photographs
employed by the Boston American learned
during their stay that 1t is contempt Of
court to take snapshots OF people going
TO and from court, not to mention the
improperly Of such an act As Judge
wheeler was crossing the street al inc
Hllot street corner yesterday morning
a snapshot OF him was taken by Joseph
. Reid. Judge Wheeler saw Reid ana
Immediately had the young man delivered
into the custody of United states
Marshal Bailey At the close OF the
morning session In the Rogers hearing
Judge Wheeler told Reid that he was De-
ing held for contempt OF court. j. FRANK
Davis stepped forward and said that MI
REID was acting under his orders. Judge
wheeler then held Mr.. Davis also TOT
contempt of court.
Mr.. Davis explained that they were
ignorant OF the law and would guarah'se
tnat the pictures would not appear u
print short hearing on the case wa
neid, District Attorney Martin appearlhs
TOT the prosecution and Lawyer X =
Bacon for the respondents. It was ar
ranged that the newspaper men apologise
10 the court and destroy the plates u
court which was done, after which Judse
wheeler put the two men under bonds -
the sum Of $500 to appear in court neAs
tuesday, but released them on their oSn
recognizance. Judge Wheeler told ~ "a
respondents that their counsel Wou,S
notify them as to whether they Wou''
need to come TO Brattleboro TUESDAY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-23
Gbe l)ermunt 9Benis.
TEN PAGES.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
lunch at Jacobs,s. a Main St.

Quick lunch at Jacobss, A Main st.
Robert b. Goodhue, piano and organ tuner
and repairer, IL Highland St., Brattleboro, Vt.
Hammocks Refined and artistic patterns.
A very handsome line; all grades at CLAPP &
JONES'S, 2ltf
Twentieth Century health bread, cakes, pies,
cookies, doughnuts, etc. Wedding cake a
speciality. All goods home made. J. 3. IA
OoBs, A Main st.
Ladies' hair shampooed. Is cents. Fa-
cIal massage. rs cents. First class meth
DDS Hours, to 40. and by appoint
ment SO Elliot st. Telephone 1881.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-23
ANOTHER REPRIEvE
Date Of Mrs. Rogers'S Execution
Now Set for Dec. 8
Case VIII co to U. s. Supreme Court
Prisoner Brought to 5rattIeboro for
Hearing.

Prisoner Brought 10 bTaRhepS'S w =
Hearing.
Brattleboro has shared with Windsor
this week the notoriety of being the storm
centre of the proceedings which have re-
suited in giving Mary Mabel Rogers
new lease of life. The execution was set
for today, but on Monday afternoon z. b.
Finn Of Springfield. one Of Mrs. Rogers $
attorneys, came to Brattleboro and In the
evening secured from Judge Hoyt II.
Wheeler of United States district court
a writ of habeas corpus, which ordered
Superintendent Lowell and Sheriff Peck to
produce the body of Mrs Rogers in the
courtroom at Windsor Wednesday at
o'clock to show cause why she is not lie
gally restrained from her liberty. The
grounds on which the application for the
writ was made were as follows:
First, because the supreme court OF
Vermont after passing on the question OF
the granting of a reprieve by the gov
ernor did not resentence her.
Second. that she is held In confinement
on a pretended warrant issued by Charles
j. Bell and not by reason Of the sentence
Of a court Of competent jurisdiction.
Third, she has been deprived Of her lib
erty because the legislature has neglected
to establish q supieme court In Benning-
ton county as required by the constitution.
BY agreement OF the counsel It was de-
cided Wednesday morning to hold the
hearing in Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-23

Miss Hortense Halls kindergarten will
close To-Day Tor the summer vacation.
Prospective stenographers viii be inter-
ested In Mrs. n. l. Kenney's announce
ment in another column.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-23

Besides their announcement, on the last
page OF this paper, Of large purchase az
mems suits at a great cut In price, Good
now, Pearson a Hunt have In the fourth
pege q vacation time advertisement OF
snsr large STOCK Of trunks, bags and suit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-23
Miss Mary Flavin

of Madam Mays school of Dermatology will
be in Brattleboro Thursday of each week from
$50 a. m. to 10 p. m. shampooing, manicuring
and scalp treatments executed in a most
thorough and up-to-date manner at your
home. Leave orders at Greene's Pharmacy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-23
Shorthand

A new system. Rapid, legible and easily
learned. Lessons by mail if desired. Address
MRS. N. L. KENNEY, IS Canal St., Brattleboro
VT. 25-2S
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-23

Mrs. Rogers and the prison and court
officials and others arrived in Brattle-
boro on the 2.17 train. The party included
Mrs. Durkee, matron of the state prison,
Superintendent Lowell, Sheriff Peck, Dep
uty Sheriff Kiniry, all Of Windsor, United
States Marshal Bailey OF Newbury, At
torney General Fits OF Brattleboro. who
had come from the johnson murder trial
in Manchester, Mrs. Rogers's attorneys.
Judge Butler and T. w. Moloney of Rut-
land and z. b. Finn of Springfield, be-
sides a large number Of newspaper cor
respondents. photographers and sketch
artists representing metropolitan news
papers. The fact OF the change of plans
as to where the trial would be held was
not widely announced, but the knowledge
OF IL became sufficiently widespread 50
that when the train arrived there were
some 200 people at the depot, despite tne
pouring rain.
AS Mrs. Rogers stepped from the train
she was escorted to a carriage by Deputy
Sheriff Klniry and Matron Durkee. She
wore a black dress and black hat, but
no veil, her face being exposed to public
gaze. The expression on her face was
somewhat unnatural, because of the en-
barassing situation in which she was
placed, but her features and general ap-
pearance were a surprise to those who
had pictured her as a depraved looking
woman. Mrs. Rogers and others rode
in hacks to the office Of Attorney Gen
eral Fits and there waited some Is
minutes until II was learned just where
the hearing would be held. Judge Wheel
er was found in the once of the probate
court He announced that the hearing
would be held there, and then he was in
formed by Attorney General Fits that
the respondent was in town Judge
Wheeler had understood that the re-
spondent had waived her right to ap-
pear before him. but when he learned
that she had come to Brattleboro he said
she might be brought into court.
Mr.. Fits went to his ONCE TO notify
those in waiting there. and they. Mrs
Rogers included, walked to the probate
office. Orders were given to Marshal
Bailey by the court to see that those con-
nected with the hearing be provided for
first and afterward as many as could be
accommodated conveniently After the
room was filled the marshal closed the
doors. and many people. including several
Boston newspaper reporters, were shut
out. Through the kindness OF those on
the inside all the reporters succeeded in
getting STORY for their papers Sew
eral sketches were made, which appeared
in yesterdays editions.
During the hearing Mrs Rogers sat
close to Mrs. Durkee, who did not leave
her an instant during her stay. She took
little notice OF things IN general but &C.
casionally glanced at her attorneys.
During n large part OF the time her
head was bowed In her handkerchief. and
on two or three occasions tears filled her
eyes, particularly when Mr.. Moloneh,
made dramatic and impassioned state
ment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-23

SO Main St. Courses in common school, high
school or teachers branches and one in short
hand and typewriting. Opens Sept 8.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-23

The ladies' OF the Unitarian society WIZ
hold their annual fair, followed G IL,
dance, at Festival hall, on THURSDAY jug
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-23

One OF the sensational episodes OF tns
week was the receipt by Superintendent
Lowell at the state prison of an anon
nous letter from Boston. containing
poisonous powder. The letter stated lne rs
II he arranged to give It TO Mrs Kos ,.sr
so as to cheat the gallows the VIII VIII
would mail MIN two one thousand don -d
oills. The powder will be analyze1 , 10
the postal authorities will try to ioiiO'
up the case.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-23

Commencement week will close tonight
with a reception and dance In the Brooks
House at o'clock. The designs for the
reception programs and the graduation
programs were made by Ralph z. Perry
and displayed much ability.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-23

An abstract Of the baccalaureate SER
mon preached by Rev f. Q. S. Osgood
will be found on page two OF this paper
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-06-23
Plano Tunino,


Harry H. solt, with Estey Organ Co. A
dress 20 Birge st. 1896
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-11-25
Special Catholic Services.

The feast Of ST. Clement, patron
saint of the congregation, was ceIe-
brated at St. Clements church on
Thursday, with appropriate services.
There were early services at z,
7:30 and s o'clock, during which
there were 210 communions.
Late services began at 10 o'clock.
High mass was celebrated by Rev.
nj. j. A. Coutlee, assisted by Rev.
j. Field, deacon, Rev. J. Fl. Bruder-
mans, sub-deacon, and Rev. P. Pape,
master of ceremonies.
There were sermons in German
and English by Rev. P, Pape after
high mass.
There were six altar boys at the
altar and IL in the sanctuary, bear
ing lighted candles from sanctus to
communion and during benediction,
which took place after the sermon.
The priests present from other
town were Rev. p. Pape. Potosi;
Rev. M. J. A. Coutlee. Mt. Hope;
Rev. J. L, Brudermans, Blooming
ton, and Rev. j. Field, Fennimore.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-11-25
A Special Session

Gov LaFollette has called a
special session of the legislature, to
meet December 4. The proclama-
ton signifies that the governor will
not go to the United States senate,
at least at the opening of congress,
and that he probably has his
political program all mapped out.
The alleged excuse of the governor
for placing the expense of an extra
session upon the state is to amend
certain laws and to receive any
communication transmitted to the
legislature with respect to the
office of governor or the Office Of
United States senator's"
That the voter may know the i'm
portance of the demand fol' the
special session, here are some OF
the welghty matters which could
not be left until the time of the
regular session next year:
To amend the railroad laws; to
amend the primary election laws
to amend the laws relating to fish.
ways and dams; to amend laws
relating to county aid in building
or repairing bridges; to amend the
laws licensing and regulating ware
houses and elevators; to investigate
the expenditures of insurance com
panies, railroad and other public
service corporations, doing business
in this state, and to enact laws il
reference thereto; and last, to re
ceive notice from the governor thai
he has his political program mapped
out, and the Legislature must en-
dorse it.
The political communications
from the governor will probably be
found to be the occasion for calling
the special session. The governor
can remain or he can go to the
senate, just as he chooses, and his
delay in choosing has probably been
from sorrow that no must give uE
one office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-11-25

The farmers in the vicinity of
Viroqua made some experiments
this year in the raising Of sugar
beets. There were about thirty
five acres grown and contracted to
the GAINESVILLE factory, where the
same are now being consigned.
They are delivered to the station
and shipped over the St. Paul road,
IL to 80 tons to the car. Farmers
are paid $3.50 per ton delivered in
the cars, and if the beets test over
IA per cent Of sugar juice an extra
per cent is paid. The asylum
grown beets turned out 80 tons to
the acre, Ianother farm produced
%. another 80 and another %.
They found the tops of beets to be
excellent food for mich COWS. A
factory in Lancaster would be q
great wealth producer-as good as
black jack mine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-11-25
ASKS FOR SUPPORT.
J. J. McGillivray Sends Ont State
ments to Friends.

Large cards bearing the portrait
of Senator J. J. McGillivray of
Black River Falls, Jackson county,
and an appeal to support that
gentleman for the nomination for
governor of the state of Wisconsin
are being received by Republicans
in the stata. Among the statements
made upon the card are these: Six
teen years continuous service in the
Legislature qualities him for COVER
nor" and Senator j. J. McGillivray
is the man who saved the people
of the state millions in the senate
last winter. Eject him for COVER
nor and there will be no graft in
the capitol building" A detailed
statement Of the platform that Mr..
McGlllivray represents is printed
on the reverse side of the card. He
declares for the regulation of all
railways and other public service
corporations. for a two cent pas
senger fare by legislation or through
commission" for a square CO.
employe BILL" and for 1.-The abolish
ing of graft"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-11-25
Old Veteran Expires.

Mrs. Lizzie McGonigal last Satur-
day evening received a telegram an
nouncing the death of her uncle,
Robert F. McGonigal, at the
soldiers home, Wauwatosa. The
end came suddenly and unex-
pectedly, finding the old veteran at
his post of duty. Mrs. George Nc
Gonigal started for Wauwatosa at
once, her husband meeting her in
Madison, when they continued the
journey together The funeral serv-
ices were held at the soldiers
home on Tuesday morning, at 10
o'clock, with full military honors.
Robert Floyd McGonigal was a
native Of Sullivan county, Tenn,
and at the time Of his death was
in his eightieth year. Apoplexy
was the cause Of death-the af-
Fiction which had carried off several
other members of his family.
Mr.. McGonigal came to Lancaster
with his brother, the late Judge
VIM. F McGonlgal, and lived IN
this city for some years, serving in
various clerical capacities for county
officers. He was fine scholar and
,,eenman, and his services were very
much in demand. The records left
by him serve as a lasting memorial
to his ability.
Mr.. McGonigal served as a
soldier in the great Civil War, and
made an honorable record. He en-
listed in Co. F., Third Wisconsin
infantry, the only other man from
Grant county in that regiment
being VIM. Hubbell, of Co. K.
Mr.. McGonigal left Lancaster
thirty years ago, and after the
death of his brother William he
discontinued his visits to this city.
A few years ago he entered the
soldiers home to pass his remaining
days with his comrades-in- arms,
between whom there is a fraternal
tie as enduring as the eternal hills,
and all-sufficient in every emerg
ency. 1t is of quality and fibre
refined and tempered in baptism
of fire and carnage and grows
stronger with the passing of the
years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-11-25
GOLDEN JUBILEE.
Odd Fellows to Celebrate Fiftieth
Anniversary.

Mississippi Valley Lodge, No. Sc,
Independent Order Of Odd Fellows,
will celebrate the fiftietb ami
versary of the institution Of the
order in this city, in their own
palatial hall next Tuesday evening.
An interesting program of music,
speaking, "reminiscences, banquet
ing, etc., is being prepared for the
important event.
All Odd Fellows aud sister
Rebekahs are expected to be present
on that evening.
Gov. Ryland, the only surviving
charter member, is indisposed, and
possibly he cannot be present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-11-25

-Lathrop's cafe has one of the
most original show windows ever
seen in the city. There is a
large house made Of one hundred
pounds of peanut candy, with a
yard surrounded by fence rails
made of the same material. There
are sever al stacks Of bars on each
side, and the ground work is all
peanuts. At night an electric flash
light in the interior shines through
glass door and windows, revealing a
miniature Jacob Dersch on guard at
the door and Uncle Sam at window.
The effect is most striking and
pleasing to the eye, rejecting credit
upon the artistic builder.
This time OF year, and especially
all through cold weather, we should
be we'll prepared with good reading
matter. And where would you go
for better than you find in this
paper? Subscribe for the Herald
now.
Abe Patch was over from Bloom
ington Thursday, on probate bust
ness connected with the sale of the
Woffenden store in Patch Grove.
Sealed bids have been received, and
the highest bidder will have the
property.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-11-25
James Mahan Dead.

James Mahan, well known
throughout Grant county for long
term of years, died at the county
home Tuesday and was buried at
Hillside Wednesday, by side of his
wife who died several years ago.
Deceased was rs years Of age and
had been an inmate of the county
home since Jan. 18th last. Two
sons, Everett and Richard, survive.
Their whereabouts is unknown.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-11-25
Alfred Warren. the '

ALFRED Warren, the veteran
marble cutter of Lancaster, has
been turning out some very credit
able pieces of work the past month.
Among them is a monument for the
Heberlein lot in Liberty cemetery;
one for Ed KileY, Jr., in Little
Grant; another for the Reynolds
lot in Lancaster cemetery. A nice
St. Cloud granite monument has
been made for Dan Price of Lancas-
ter; also neat stones to mark the
resting places of the Otto Block
children in the Lancaster cemetery
and the Laab children in Liberty
cemetery. All are very satisfactory.
The Lancaster Commercial Club,
though scarcely down to business,
is already making itself felt for the
betterment of the city. The pro-
curement of better railroad facilities
and esta bl1shment of comfortable
rest room for ladies from out OF
town are established facts; and IN
terest in running and the culture OF
sugar beets has been greatly stlmu-
lated. When the club gets down to
good working order there can be
no doubt that it will be OF great
advantage to the city. Let every
citizen interested in the welfare
of the community earnestly CO.
operate with the club in promoting
and making public our natural
resources,
-Supt. w. J. Dyer advertises for
information regarding an escaped
patient from the insane asylum.
Philip Glenn, aged about forty
years, disappeared on Oct. %, His
height was about $40 or II; weight
about $50; complexion dark, and
dark mustache and whiskers. He
will not talk and desires to be alone.
Is of slim built, with long, bony
face. Wore black clothes. Has
probably been taken to some asy-
lum.