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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21
KINGS CORPSE
les IN STATE
BODY OF DENMARk'S DEAD RUL
Err VIEWED BY MANY.
QUIETLY TAKEN TO CHURCH
unannounced Early Morning Process
sion Through the DimIy Lighted
Streets One of the Most Touching
incidents Attending King Chris
tian's Death.

Copenhagen, Feb. 1.-THE removal
of the body of the late King Chris
tian from Amalienborg palace at
o'clock yesterday morning WAS guard
ed with the utmost secrecy, the late
kings wish having been TO avoid all
ceremony. Even the sentries out.
side The palace were as ignorant con
corning the arrangements at the pa
tient knot of people who had waited
throughout the bitter cod night 20
catch the first glimpse o. the coffin
of their king AS the cloch rang
out the nour from the crown prince S
palace, the old wooden gates OF
Amalienborg swung on their hinges
and the guards. with blue turics and
white sword belts and shakos, turned
out and stood at present, while the
hearse drawn by two horses with
plain black trappings passed through
and crossed the square, followed by
the Princess and Prince Waldemar
and Crown Prince Christian and taeir
suites, all on foot. The progress
through the dimly lighted street OF
the sleeping city was one of the most
touching incidents and circumstances
attending King Christians death.
The procession chose the less fire.
quented routes and passed down mar
row streets. but was swelled by
worl1inen who were on their way to
their daily toll, but turned aside with
their bags of tools and bareheaded
followed until the Christianborg
church was reached.
Thousands yesterday viewed the
remains and hundreds brought flow
ers. The coffin lies on a white cata,
falque at the head of which, turned
towards the crape-hung altar, reposes
the crown of Denmark, the jewels OF
which are entwined with a magnii-
cent spray of pink magma charta
roses. A purple mantle embroid-
cred with crowns and edged with
er1nine forms a pail sweeping to the
ground but irawn back to show the
white cross of Danneborg and the ma.
tional flag covering the coffin. AT
the foot of the coffin are the sword
of state and the sceptre crossed and
surrounded tier on tier by some hall
a hundred silver wreaths on white
satin labouetts. Facing the coffin
head stand seven high naval and
military officers in full uniform with
black yands, and six Others with
halberds hung with Grape. guard the
dead monarch on either side A
the base of The platform stands one
of the kings personal adjutants
with the great silver lions, compris
ing the arms of Denmark, represent
ing the sound and the great and lit
tie pelts," which have been used a
amendments and funerals Of Danis}
kings since 1910.
Almost the entire foreground o
the chapel is carpeted with wreathi
ana floral trophies and the walls are
lined with palms and other tributes
which are said 10 number 1000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21
STATE CLAIMS
100000 ACRES
LAND COMMISSION SEEKS TO
RECOVER.
SOLD BY WASHINGTON
Federal Government Handed Out
Titles to Tracts That Should Have
Been Held by State Since Admins
tration of Governor Smith-Execu-
tive Clerk Appointed.
Madison, Feb. II.

AaulSoIs 4 GD, II.
The state land commission decided
yesterday TO institute proceedings to
recover for the state from the federal
government the receipts for land sold
by the government and in fact belong
ing to the state During the admins
tration OF Governor Smith treaty or
agreeme 1t was entered into between
the state and the federal government
according to which the state obtained
title and right To some $4,000 acres
of lands, mostly swamp lands OF TINS
the state has in fact received only
300 900 or 400, 900 acres. There is
due. In the opinion Of State Treasu ter
Kempf and the land commission, some
3y1, 80 acres or more. The LAM com
mission decided today 10 instr uct AT
torney General Sturdeyant q take
charge Of the matter He ,sill be In
Washington February ~ an will take
with him a draft Of bill providing
for the legislation necessary to give 10
the state of Wisconsin the rights that
the land commission believe are justly
due The matter will be taken up
with the United States senators from
Wisconsin and with Judge Comstoct.
" isoonsiu's claim agent at the nation
al capitol
Governor Davidson yesterday an
nounced the appointment Of Ralph L.
Thurber Of Richland Center as execu.
tive clerk The office has been va.
cant since Governor Davidson as
sumed his position January ] The
position Of executive clerk pays sal
AIRY Of 81 800 a year. Mr. ThHrber Is a
newspaper man and has been connect.
ed with the Republican Observer OF
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21
HOST WANTS To
FINISH HIS WORK
INSURANCE OFFICER WILL NOT
RUN IN MILWAUKEE,
SAYS NO TO HIS FRIENDS
Declines to Become Candidate. for
Mayor Because He Believes Tha
Work Can Now Be Accomplished
for Betterment of Life Insurance
Situation.
Madison. Feb. IA.

N1hdASNAAJ Il GU. Ii
Insurance Commissioner Host yes
terday gave out statement setting
forth his reasons for declining the So
l,cttations of many friends to become
a candidate for the republican nomin-
alton for mayor of Milwaukee. The
statement gives as the reason that
important work in the betterment of
life insurance conditions, now being
puS aed, would SUITE. if Commission
er Host tried for the office Of mayor,
The announcement is as follows:
After considering from every
point of view the proposition of my
becoming a candidate for mayor OF
Milwaukee on the republican ticket
this spring, | am convinced that l
cannot consistently enter the race as
find | am unable to arrange salts
lactorily at this time certain person
al matters, Furthermore, with gooi
Lard work during the neXc three or
four months executing plans already
OEtlined, salutaiv achievements may
he accomplished for the people in
connection with the business of life
insurance, and my conscience die
tates that must not resign that
work just at this momentous time.
Il fully appreciate the necessity of
change III the government of af-
fairs IN the city of Milwaukee, an
that he city should be rescued from
the resent administration, and am
willing to lend every assistance to
give the people of Milwaukee
30 lHre deal.
Il wish to assure my friends who
have urged me to consider this mat,
ter. that | profoundly appreciate
their enthusiasm and manifestation
of confidence in me, and that if it
We're not a sacrifice all along the line
| should willingly enter the contest
for good clean government in the
city OF Milwaukee. But the present
deplorable condition of the life in
surance business is such, that the
next three or four months is the
crisis, and I feel it my duty to the
citizens of Wisconsin to remain 10y
ally at my post and strike while the
iron is hot"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21
STUDENT RUSH AT
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

st. Louis, Feb. 15.-The sophomores
and juniors of the medical school Of
Washington university engaged in a
fercely contested class fight yester-
day, during which a student named
Davis was knocked unconscious, a lee
ture room door demolished and Pro
fessor Warren's laboratory invaded
and considerable apparatus ruined.
Shirts. coats at5 Collars were torn off
and blood flowed freely for almost an
hour. The juniors were finally con
sidered victors
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21
SNOW CAUSES
A BAD WRECK
At GAINESVILLE

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Fen. 15.-Three
trainmeu are dead. one dying, three
injured, and six passengers hurt, be-
ing the casualties due to a head-end
collision between a special freight and
the DeKalb passenger train on the
Northwestern railroad miles south
of GAINESVILLE last night. Thomas LAT
ferty of Baraboo. engineer; Joseph
Maher, fireman, GAINESVILLE; and Fire
man Belmish, Baraboo, are dead. Con
ductor r. A. Peck Of the freight train
is dying. Conductor George Devans
of GAINESVILLE was cut about the head
and shoulders. Engineer Briscoe of
Baraboo had foot crushed. Mrs
Crosby of Sycamore and FIVE omer
passengers were Slightly injured. The
wreck was due, it is said. to the snow
storm.
Two People Burn in Wreck.
Fort Scott, Kas., Feb 1.-two per.
sons burned to death. another died
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21
CUBA GRATEFUL
TO UNITED STATES

Santiago, Feb 15.-Cuban gratitude,
American cordially and official dig.
nifty marked the celebration of the un,
yelling yesterday afternoon of the
monument at FL Caney in honor of the
Americans who lost their lives during
the siege Of Santiago. American Off
GERS enthusiastically praised Governor
Yerro. Mayor Bacardi and the Cuban
military officers and citizens for their
hearty reception.
Lieutenant General Young. repre-
seuting President Roosevelt, greeted
the Cuban officials and people. Gener.
al Andrada, representing President
Palma. responded and eloquently ex-
pressed the national gratitude to the
United States and the desire Of Cuba
TO cooperate with the United States In
every respect He said that in an
emergency America can depend upon
Cuba as a military or commercial ally.
Both the Cuban and United States ar
uiory iired a salute and Colonel Webb
c. Hayes unveiled the monument
amidst great enthusiasm.
Last night the Cuban officials dined
the American guests and the Cubans
the visitors at an elabor.
ate ball. The city was brilliantly IL,
The monument on Nc
Gala hill to the marines killed on
that battlefield was dedicated Tuesday
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21
LOOK TO DoLLlVER.
Ohio Shippers Want Genuine Rate
Reg llation.

Cincinnati, Feb. 14-President
West of the Receivers and Shippers
association of Cincinnati, by order OF
the board of directors of that associ-
alton, yesterday sent the following
telegram to Senator Dolliyer at
Washington:
The nation is looking to you and
those of your committee who are
with the president to stand firm and
not give way to senators represent
ing railroad interests, who would
emasculate the Hepburn bill. Ohio,
regardless of party. is practically a
unit for real rate regulation and no
shams"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21

from over-exertion and excitement in
trying to save the victims, and FIVE
others We're injured in wreck yester-
day at Columbus of the Joplin express,
north bound, on the St Louis e San
Francisco railway The train caught
fire following the wreck and with
the exception of the Pullman, was
consumed. The dead are Harry
Roundlee, Fort Scott, express mes
senger; John II Lockhart, Joplin,
Mo. newsboy, and A H. Parke, Waira,
kas.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21
cuorjns viii Not HELD Lawson.

Des Moines. Feb 15,--Governor Cum.
minis has notified Thomas W lawson
of Boston that he could not serve on
the committee suggested by Mr.. Law
son to vote the proxies held by him in
New York insurance eompanic and to
10 other things to make such action
effective
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21

igan, the first in the history of the
diocese. In attendance were so
Michigan clergymen and more than 100
visiting laymen. while l 800 persons
crowded ST Marks church to witness
the ceremony
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21
methodIsts for Open Shop.

Cincinnati. O.. Feb. 15.--At a meet
ing of Methodist editors and publish
ers OF the United states here yester-
day, it was decided thar every print
ing establishment controlled by the
NJ, thodist book concern shall hereafter
be run as an open shop.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21
JEALOUS CENTRAL SUICIDES.
Hears Sweetheart Tell Distant Rival
of Love.

Lap1pasas, Tex Feb 15.-hearing
her sweetheart telling young woman
in another town, over the telephone.
of his love for her, Miss Bessie craz-
Ter, a telephone exchange operator.
shot and killed herself Miss Frazier
CHANGED to make connection on the
line her sweetheart used in calling up
her rival, and listened to the converse
ton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21
stsbber Of Women Not Insane.

St Louis, Feb 10. Alienists who
examined the mental condition or
James Brady, who confessed that he
stabbed women in public streets, yes
terday reported that Brady shows no
evidences of insanity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21
Three Announced Candidates.
ccadjutor Bishop consecratsd.

Grand Rapids, Mich. Feb. 15.--Rev,
Dr. John n. Mccormick, rector Of st.
Marks Episcopal church. was yester-
day consecrated coajjutor bishop Of
the Episcopal diocese Of western Mich
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21
MIkADO'S GIFT.
Emperor of Japan Sends Vases and
Embroidery 70 Alice.

Embroidery to Alice.
Washington. Feb. 15,-Tne wedding
present of the emperor of Japan to
Mss Roosevelt consists of two silver
vases and valuable piece Of Japanese
embroidery. The embroidery consists
of a piece of silk of about eight feet
square. Its left corner shows a back.
ground OF heavy gold thread, but the
greater part of the piece is embroidered
with chrysanthemums, done in white
silk on gold.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21
KILLS MOTHER IN PLAY.
Son Shoots Fatal Shot With "unload.
ed" Gun.

Guthrie Center. Iowa, Feb. 14.-Her.
man Reese, aged Is, accidentally killed
his mother while the family was sit
ting about the fire. Young reese,
while playing with a revolver which he
thought was not loaded. pointed the
weapon at his mother in a playful way
and snapped the trigger.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21
Names Park Commissioners.

years of experience in a clerical ca
pacity.
Names Park Commissioners.
The executive appointment OF three
commissioners to represent the state
Of " .sconsin in the making of the
proposed st. Croix Dells interstate
park was announced yesterday They
are Phil H. Perkins of Superior, indie
pendence Seery of St. Croix Fans and
George w. Wild of Centuria. Inc
first two named are reappointments.
Capitol Commission Meets.
The capitol DuDIing commission met
yesterday afternoon in the Office OF
Governor Davidson All the commits
sioners were present. The prenmin>
airy plan or program worked out by
Architect Lew F. Porter of Manson
for the commission was taken UP and
discussed and much progress was
made on the subject so that the pro-
gram can be perfected and maue
ready for printing and submission TO
the architects who are to compete in
the contest for the work of making
the final plans in detail for the new
statehouse. Justice r. d. Marshall Of
the supreme court, VINO served on the
commission during the preparation OF
the first plans. was invited by the
commission to be present today. and
he came and assisted in the consider
alton of the preliminary plans.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21
Boxer oisIocates Shoulder.

Davenport. Iowa, Feb Fiddle
Santry, the featherweight boxer. yes
terday dislocated his left arm at the
Shoulder while boxing with Henry Fa-
g1u
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21

What Is his business ?"
Selling blue sky"
Right of way for an alrship reuter-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21

hairs breadth from his early stand
land in the future wishes that no one
be deceived as to his steadfastness of
purpose.
ITO safeguard the important RENE
dial legislation of recent years, he
will exert to the fullest his personal
and official influence. He will also
Import such measures in the future as
the light of experience shall demon.
strate to be for the welfare and happi-
mess Of the whole people
AS the commemorative executive,
and personally, he will be glad at all
lines to meet and greet CT 1rteously,
every republican and other citizen OF
our great and prosperous state. In
the near future, Governor Davidson
will personally make formal announce
ment Of his candidacy his platform
and his purposes"
Three Announced Candidates.
This makes three announced candi-
dates for the republican nomination
for governor. Last summer Senator
y. J. McGilliyray Of Black River Falls
confessed to being in the race. In the
fall, October %. Speaker /. L. Lenrooa
made public announcement of his aspi
rations w. d. Conner of Marshfield
Is saving wood in a quiet, travel
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. way.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-02-21

Richland Center and has also had
years of experience in a clerical ca
pacity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-06

the uncertainty of the exciting Incl
dents Of the evening.
There Will be no charge made for
the students recital which is to be
given at Washburn college by the ad-
vanced students of the musical de-
partment this evening
All Shawnee county good roads clubs
are invited to send delegates to North
Topeka Saturday afternoon to see a
practical demonstration of the work
ings of the split log 0 drag.
Henry Trezise. Of Adrian. Kas.. age
II. was married to Bessie Ayres, Of
Glenns Falls, n. F., at the Office of
the probate judge on Thursday after
noon. The bride is As years of age.
The second year men of the ASH
burn law school have organized them
selves by electing E. c. Flood, presi-
dent; A. L. QUAINT. vice president, and
w. L. Harvey, secretary and treas
urer.
The Loyal Legion will be the special
guests Of the officers at Fort Riley on
April 23rd. Special drills will be given.
Councilman Vim. Green. who is a
member of the Loyal Legion. will at
tend.
Manager Hagen of the Novelty the
alter has had the schedule for the
summer games of ball of the Western
association printed on heavy card
board and is having them distributed
about the city.
The city council meets this evening
as a canvassing board to canvass the
returns from the city election Of last
Tuesday. Following this it will meet
to pass upon h amount of paving
which will be authorized for this year.
The St. Paul American association
and Topeka Western association
teams played at Association park this
afternoon. st. Paul left for st. Joe
for games tomorrow and Sunday, and
viii then go to Omaha, sioux City, Des
Moines, and Lincoln.
The forty odd graduates of Ann
of forming a Michigan University club.
Washburn college were formerly stu
dents at Ann Arbor. F. G.. Dreaming,
city attorney, is a graduate from the
law school.
Madame Gadski is in partial eclipse
ance of Sarah Bernhard tomorrow
forum next Monday evening at pop
may be reserved for one dollar. Gadski
donnas.
The dentists of the city have formed
a dental society and have elected the
following officers: President, DR.. G..
P. Ashton; vice president, DR.. W. A.
z. Carpenter; honorary president, Dr..
second Wednesday in each month. DR..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-06

sees her to the flies. She makes her
entrance from the arm of a friend. The
part over. she comes off with eyes
flashing. and extends her hand to a
welcoming hand outstretched. with a
relieved, "Aht"
If the audience has been particularly
warm. then Madame Bernhard is par
ticularly happy, and curtain calls de-
light her, even though she dislikes to
dispel the illusion of the play by re-
spending.
It has been said of Madame Bern
hardt that she repels advances. That IS
not true. The visitor to Madame Bern
hardt's car. room. dressing is al
ways welcomed gracefully and with
cordially. And to the English who do
not understand her own poetic lan-
guage. she waves a welcome to a chair
beside her. and says in her own quaint
way;
'sWi1 you have a cup of tea wis me -
That is the Bernhard. That IS one
phase of the Bernhard: h whole
Bernhardt has never been told in the
volumes written and printed about her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-06
NO BIG FOOTBALL GAMES.
Wisconsin vii Be Allowed to Have
Minor Contests Only.

Chicago, April "a dispatch to the
Tribune from Madison, Wis, says:
Football will be played at Wisconsin
next fall, but big intercollegiate games
with Michigan, Chicago and Minnesota
will be cut out Of the schedule.
For six hours last night the faculty
Of the university argued the football
question. Marked opposition to the
game that had been shown of late in
faculty meetings appeared to broken
down., and it was nip and tuck be
tween the adherents and opponents of
the game until the meeting was ad-
journed.
President vanHise, who has been the
champion Of the students for the cause
of football. left his chair to lead the
discussion in ave Of the game. Dean
Birge, who has been strong for the
game all the way through, warmly
supported him. Professors Turner and
Munro, who have advocated the sus-
pension Of the game ever since the ag-
itation started, made a last effort for
the suspension of the game, but their
efforts were in vain. The firm attitude
students had taken in the matter won
over the wavering members of the fac
ulty and the majority was in favor of
retaining the game.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-06

If you contemplate building a
home, insist on having GLIDDEN's
GREEN LABEL VARNISHEs used.
They are the standard of quality.
Descriptive price list mailed on
application.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-06

The Kansas City Blues will play the
White Sox at Association park on Sun
day.
The season when the chickens of the
farmers are killed by the swift passing
automobiles is now on.
Fedora court begins in Topeka next
Monday. Judge Pollock yesterday
concluded his session at Springfield.
The district court will devote one
more week to civil cases, and will
then give two weeks to criminal mat
tiers.
Chick Cunningham. the former
Washburn football player, is now
teaching school in the Indian Terri
tory.
1t has been suggested that a brand
of cigars known as the ''Carnation"
would prove to be good sellers just
at this particular time.
The Epworth league of the First
Methodist church viii give a "Japa-
nese garden party" at the parlors OF
the church this evening.
J.. H. Skinner of the firm of Peters &,
Skinner viii give an exhibition on the
dirt roads of North Topeka of what
can be done with the split log road drag
Saturday.
April 18th has been designated by
Governor Hoch as Arbor day. but peo-
pie viii probably plant trees when
they get ready. Arbor day has out
lived its usefulness.
The first instalment of toads which
insist on getting under the feet of eevn-
ing strollers have arrived and increase