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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-01-17

that it had ha Tuesday all it wants
to hear for the present on the Moroc-
can question. There were two op-
portunities to resume consideration
of the subject, but both were avoided
AMI apparently with the assent of all
members. Having had its day in
court the resolution dealing with the
subject was placed ON the calenda"
and when it was reached in the regu-
lar order no one manifested the least
disposition to disturb it there and the
senate adjourned at a comparatively
early hour rather than take it up.
Notwithstanding the early adjourn
ment a great deal of business was
disposed of Abou. so bills were
passed, leaving on the calendar only
six or seven measures. OF the bills
passed a large majority grant private
pensions and many were bridge bills
One of the bills favorably acted upon
appropriates 100000 for appropriate
markings of the graves of confeder-
ate soldiers who died in northern
prisons during the civil war.
For the rest OF the session the sen.
ate gave attention in turn to the
salaries paid the Panama canal of
hcials, to the pure food bill, and the
merchant marine shipping bill, but
without taking action on either OF
these subjects. The canal subject
was discussed by Senator Simmons
and the pure food bill by Senator
Hepburn. The only action taken on
the shipping bill was that Of reading
it at length.
Two Isle of Pines Reports.
Two reports on the Isle of Pines
treaty were taken up by the senate
committee on foreign relations. Both
reports came from a subcommittee,
which considered the treaty together
with the various protests from Amer
leans on the island against ratifica-
ton Senator Foraker reported in
favor of ratification of the cohven.
ton, which would convey the title OF
the island To Cuba The other re
port is signed by Senator Morgan ami
urges that the United States is un.
der obligation to the American in
yestors on the island 10 retain the
title The variety of views ex-
pressed indicated that it will be some
time before AN agreement on the
treaty can be reached There was a
disposition however to dispose Of
this convention before the one relat-
inc 10 san Domingo is taken up again.
La Toilette Better
Senator La Toilette of Wisconsin,
who has been i'll with q severe cold
for several days was sufficiently i'm
proved yesterday 10 80 out Of doors,
Support Hepburn Bill
The republican members Of the
house committee on Interstate com
merce yesterday agreed TO support
the Hepburn rate bill. with few
notifications. which were agreed on
and which relate chiefly to court
procedure These notifications
We're taken from the provisions OF
the Esch Townsend bin ami are in
the nature Of a compromise with the
supporters Of that measure. The
committee viii report the bin 10 the
house tomorrow. Mr. Townsend OF
Michigan. it is announced, vii! make
the opening speech in the house in
ea,-or nj the Hpnh4tTsy7 bt11
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-01-17
EDITOR ASSAULTED.
Brother of NeIs Holman Struck for
Printing Some Items.

Clear Lake. Mimi, Jan. 11-When
about to board the bus for the depot
at Walker, Tuesday evening, Editor
E. S. Holman Oh the Pine Tree Blaze
was struck by John King and quite
mark left on his cheek. II is under
stood that the provocation was some
articles that from time to time have
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-01-17
BLAMES THE RAILROADS.
Governor Cummins Says Discrimi1a-
tons Hurt Iowa.

DeS Moines, Jan. lin an address
to the Iowa Brick and Tile association
Governor Cummins declared emphati-
cally that railroad discrimination had
prevented Iowa manufacturing indus,
tries from growing as they should and
that the state was suffering in conse,
Quence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-01-17
TARIFF DEBATE
HOLDS CONGRESS
DIVERGENT VIEWS GIVEN ON
PHILIPPINE MEASURE.
OLD STAND PAT TER SPEAKS

Ex-Speaker kelier of Ohio Would
Not Even Bulge an Inch From
High Schedules, Because 1t Would
Be a Concession to Democratic
Principles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-01-17
Born in Ohio.

DR. Harper was born in New Con
cord, Ohio, in July, 1856, graduated
with the degree of bachelor of arts at
Muskingum college in that place in
1870. Then he went TO Yale universe
ty, where he carried on studies of
special character in languages. Next
year lie acted as president of Masonic
college, Macon, Tenn. From 1869 he
resided in Granville, Ohio. as tutor in
Dennison university and principal OF
Granville academy In 1880 he was
appointed professor OF Hebrew in the
Baptist Union Theological seminary,
Chicago. where he remained five
years Then he went to Yale as pro
fessor of Semitic languages, remain.
ing until 1891, when he was elected
president of the Chicago university,
and has remained al the head OF the
institution ever since. Since he has
been president Of Chicago, John D
Rockefeller has given several millions
towards that institution
4he body viii be buried in Oak
woods cemetery of this city,
Due to Excessive Work.
Cant ridge Mass Ian. 11.-Paesl-
dent Eliot If Harvard university
when he heard of President Harpers
death said
His life wonderfully active and
energetic was brought by excessive
work to too early a close"
Hadley's Warm Tribute.
New Haven. Conn, Jan. 1I.-Presi-
dent Hadley Of Yale university paid -
warm tribute to President Harper OF
Chicago university He pronounced
Dr. Harper "a brilliant instructor q
shllful organizer and a man Of rare
ability"
His Monument the University.
Ithaca, n. Y, Jan 11-Before
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-01-17
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

La BELLE LODGE. A. =. 4 A. N. No.A
-hests the First and Third Wednesdays q
each month. Hall N williams block
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-01-17

VIRQQUA LODGE, /. o. o. F-MEETx
svsry Saturday night in williams block.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-01-17
DR.. W. R. HARPER LOSES
LONG FIGHT WITH CANCER

large gathering of Cornell students
attending the memorial debating con
test last night. President Schurmann
said that he had just been appraised OF
the death of President Harper and
asked the privilege of publicly offer
ing coincidence TO the University of
Chicago. President Harper" he
said, was preeminont as an educa-
tional administrator and was the
greatest college president of the last
Is years. The University of Chicago
will remain for all time as a monu-
ment to his memory"
Rounded Out With Heroism.
Princeton, \. J., Jan. 11.-President
Woodrow Wilson of Princeton Univer-
sity when he learned of the death OF
President Harper of Chicago Uniyer-
sity expressed his regret as follows:
President Harper's death depriyes
the country of one of its most extra
ordinary and attractive figures and
the last months of his life have added
d touch CT heroism which has won
the warm admiration of the whole
country His loss is very serious in.
deed"
Created Great institution.
Ann Arbor, Mich. Jan. t1-Presi-
dent James b. Angel OF the Uniyer-
sity of Michigeu evidenced very deep
sorrow upon learning of the death of
President lyE.per Speaking Of the
and personality of the
deceased educator, President Angel
said:
President Harper by his indomit-
able energy, created a great univer-
sity in a few years. His broadening
OF the University of Chicago by cor
and secondary schools
and his selection OF learned men built
up an institution that is truly a won
dertul achievement
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-01-17

VIRoQUA ENCAMPMEST, l. o. D. y.
Ne 90 Meets every Monday evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-01-17

VIHOQUA CHAPTER. R. A. NJ, MEETs
svery Second and Fourth "Wednesday o.
each month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-01-17

woMAN'S RELIEF CORPS MEETS
on alternate Saturday afternoons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-01-17

vIRCQUA CHAPTER, 0. e. g., MEETS
second Tuesday OF each month in Masonic
Hall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-01-17

W. C. T. U.-MEETs FIRST THURSDAY
II ca h month at Q p. N.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-01-17
Student Guard of Honor.

The body will remain in charge OF
the family until Saturday. 1t will then
be transferred to Haskell assembly
hall on the university grounds where
it will lie ia state until Sunday after
midday, under a guard OF homer com
posed OF students of the university.
The funeral services will be held in
Mandel hall at the university Sunday
afternoon at o'clock Addresses
viii be delivered by President Faunce
of Brown university. Chancellor An
drews of the University cf Nebraska
and Dean Judscn OF the University of
Chicago
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-01-17

ALEX. LowRIE POST, C. A. R-MEET1
srst Monday evening Of each month in ".
h. c. Hall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-01-17

nothing more that could be done by
them, and that the only hope of Dr.
Harper lay in remedial measures
alone. IN a short time he left the hos
p-al ana took up his duties at the uni
ver.ity as though nothing had hap,
peped or was likely 10 happen to him.
Although Or. Harper never deluded
himself with false hopes, he faithfully
attempted whatever offered him
hope of recovery, Despite all that was
done for him he lost steadily
just prior to the HOLIDAYS a portion
Of his strength came back and it was
thought that under the influence Of d
milder climate his health would inn
prove Preparations were made for
journey 90 the south but at the last
minute he was too feeble to attempt
the trip and it was abandoned Dur
ing the last fortnight his strength
failed rapidly, and it was evident 70
his medical attendants that the end
could not be far off His immediate
relatives were summoned and all were
at the house when he died
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07

OF assaulting her and was held under $500
bonds for trial Friday. The police claim
that Feinstein became angered while his
customer was trying on a skirt and she
was pushed against the wall.
Charles u. Kirby, arrested by the Sec
ond station police, was put down for trial
May 10 under $500 bonds. lie must ex-
plain regarding the support OF his wife.
Antonio hi Luca Is under 500 bonds and
will come up the same day TO defend a
charge against him OF assaulting his
wife
Paulina Williams, arraigned this morn
ing on charge OF assaulting ella McAvoy.
was assigned to trial May Is under 500
bonds.
According TO the Fifth station police the
right OF way on n Dudley street clothes
line caused trouble between the women,
who are tenants in the same house. The
McAvoy woman tapped over half day
on the line. Mrs. Williams insisted on
using the line last Tuesday and half of
II had McAvoy attachments.
Trouble and tho police followed when
Mrs Williams started TO remove the Nc
Ayoy wash
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07
PASTOR ASSA|LED
BY WOMAN AFTER
FINISHING SERMON

Chicago, May IA large audience at the
st. James Methodist church. Forty-sixth
street and Ellis avenue, was thrown into
a turmoil last night when the pastor
Rev. William A. Quayie. was denounced
at the close OF his serman by a woman
who rose from a pew in the centre OF
the house and declared the pastor TO be
IAN ignorant man, preaching OF things OF
which he knew nothing"
After she had shouted her protest. in
spite of the efforts Of the organist who
tried to drown her voice by playing
hymn, the woman turned and walked out
of the church, muttering curse upon the
sermon and It's author
The woman's name was not learned but
1t is believed that she is a trance medium.
Dr. Quayle's sermon had consisted chiefly
OF scathing arraignment Of certain ideas
which in some quarters have taken pos
session Of the public mind and warning
to his congregation to be on their guard
against them
Among other things. the pastor assailed
the principle OF the open shop ana the
mania for consulting spirit mediums and
palmists
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07
HOW JOHNSON ABUSED
MINTO'S HOSPITALITY

While Paul Mnto was absent from his
home few minutes his friend William
c. Johnson. whom he had left doing in
chair. sought accommodations in his
wife's room. and Paul found him there
with her -aeeeEA4HH- to his -stary 10 tia
Second station police.
This morning Johnson was arraigned on
charges OF assaulting Minto and his wife
and was held for trial Friday under $500
bonds In each case.
The Johnsons live on Hughes street and
MsntO belongs on Pratt street
After Mimic was routed out OF the
'feathers' at the johnson home he re-
turned and claimed he had left s. in the
house. the police say.
He was ordered out and put up n fight.
IN which Mrs. johnson was knocked down
and her husbands finger was cut By a
knife which Minto drew.
Johnson says that Mlnto had 81 when
they started out together and a pint OF
whislxey was purchased. When Mimic was
searched sl6o was found, probably bear
ing out his story
Harry Briggs was labelled an "obstruc-
Zionist" when arraigned I'm court this
morning. He denied interfering with Pa
trolman j. j. O'Connor OF the Fifth sta
tion in arresting William Briggs at the
corner of Broad and Lockwood streets
last night and was held under $500 bonds
for trial Friday. The trouble started, IL IS
said. when the officer ordered the young
Mary Foley did the Carrie Nation act 10
Ike Moseby's domicile at 10 HAYDEN
street Friday afternoon. About s. worth
OF glass was smashed. Mary got a fine
OF SIS and costs.
Leon Rosepfeld was arraigned on a
charge OF perjury In his business dealing
with Simon Goidstein regarding a note
for 1886. He pleaded not guilty and was
placed under 5000 bonds for trial May rs.
Judge Rueckert looked up property
claims OF several Jews who wanted 10 be
Rosenfeld's bondsman but their stories
didn't ft with cold facts OF the tax book
and he was led back into the prisoners s
pen
A trio OF Sunday crap shooters were
rounded up on Valley street yesterday.
This morning Henry Cosgrove pleaded
not guilty 10 the charge and was held un-
der 800 for trial Friday. John Bonboy
8nd Edward Ayers admitted handling the
dice and were fined s. and costs.
John Cooney. an 1l-year-old youngster.
who assists in his mothers support, was
given another chance when arraigned I'm
the Juvenile court this morning He adj
mitted stealing the bicycle Of Fireman
Robert Waller OF engine company, No. ~.
Probation Offlcer Wallace has had John
In charge before.
simon Felnstein. ladies' tailor Of
Olaeyville, was hailed Into court this
morning on complaint of Enie Giroux.
enc OF his patrons. lie denied the charge
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07
MOTHER SHOOTS
DAUGHTER AND HERSELF

New York, May Mrs. Mary Waters
and her daughter. Agatha. were shot and
instantly killed. supposedly by the mother
during a ft OF temporary insanity at
their residence. l44 West 18TH street early
today. Mrs. Waters was so years OF age
and the wife OF John X. Waters vice
president OF the Irving National bank
and an insurance man with an Office
at 81 Franklin street. The daughter was
% years old.
Mrs. Waters with her husband occupied
a room on the second floor and adjoining
that of their -daugAtes Shortly -hA+a+a-
daylight Mr.. Waters was aroused by the
sound OF firing I'm the hall and found his
wife lying on the stairs, where she had
fallen dead from a revolver's wound En-
tering his daughters chamber he found
the latter in bed dead with a bullet In her
right temple.
Mrs. Waters had secured the weapon
she used from a secret drawer in her bed
chamber.
Mrs. Waters entered the room
where her two daughters. Agatha and
Ruth lay sleeping and shot and killed
Agatha. the eldest, and her favorite,
and, without attempting to harm Ruth.
then killed herself The mother who
has been melancholy for a long period,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07
R. !. PEOPLE HIT BY
CHICAGO FAILURE
Policies to The Amount Of s82S534 Covering Property This
State, Were insured by Tho Traders Fire Insurance Com
pany Which Went Into the Hands Of Receiver on Saturday
Last-1hs Company Lost S20OO,O0O by San Francisco
COnfagat0n

Local policyholders will IL is said. can
Gel their policies I'm the Traders company
and reinsure I'M other companies. as their
direct loss will only be the amount paid
for the new policy.
The failure OF the Traders caused much
surprise IN the local insurance circles, as
the company was regarded as unusually
strong.
The effect. II Is thought. will be far
reaching. as other failures may follow. lf
the stronger companies cannot meet their
liabilities IL IL feared the weaker ones
will face disaster
The Providence Board OF Underwriters
will hold "a regular meeting this after
noon. II is said by members that probab-
~ no action Will be taken 10 raise the rate
Of insurance in this city, as there has been
no request TO the underwriters 10 act on
that matter. II has been pointed out In
The News that a raise Is not warranted,
as an advance OF % per cent made some
months ago Is yet in force. Should an
other advance be made, however II would
apply rather TO the congested business
district than TO the city as "A whole.
There has been an increase i'm rates In
sew York 'Ity but IL is sald the ra'Cs
there have been abnormally low. Insur-
ance companies I'm this city which do busi-
ness I'm New York will derive a benefit by
the advance I'm New York rates. The
companies which will thus benefit are the
Providence Was shington and the Equitabl
Fire and Marine Insurance company OF
this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07

had grieved over the thought that
Agatha. who was her almost constant
companion, expected to sail for Europe
next Saturday I'm the hope OF recov-
ering her health. During Saturday
the mother had displayed no symp-
toms OF mental disturbance but had
spent portion of the day i'm planning
the trip which Agatha was TO have
i'm Europe
About 2 o'clock this morning Mrs.
Waters entered the room occupied by
the two girls, who slept in separate
beds
Haven't you girls heard the tele-
phone ringY the mother asked
Without awaiting an answer she
Placed the revolver at the temple Of
her daughter and fired, killing her
Instantly
The mother then walked out of the
room. Mr. Waters, who had gone TO
sleep with his wife in their room on a
lower floor, awoke at the sound of
the shooting. He hurried out, but
upon reaching the foot OF the stairway
stopped at the sight Of his wife about
TO descend the stairs and handling a
revolver in a distracted manner. Be
fore he could prevent her act. she
pressed the weapon TO her own temple
and fired The shot was almost In
stantly fatal. her body falling near her
husbands feet Ruth who had ran
out OF her chamber after her mother,
was a few seconds too late to prevent
the suicide.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07

Rhode Island people holding insurance
policies TO the value OF SS2S. .534 have their
interests more or less jeopardized by the
failure of the Traders Fire Insurance
company OF Chicago, which went into the
hands OF a receiver on Saturday. though
the -faet-that- company involved
was at first strenuously denied by the
stockholders.
IL Is said the heaviest loss Of Chicago
Insurance companies In san Francisco
has Geen felt by the Traders company,
and that loss IS estimated AT 100000
The summary OF the Traders standing
fled with the Insurance commissions of
this state showing the business trans
s.cted By the company In Rhode Island
curing 1905 gives the cash capital OF the
company as S500.0D. It's admitted assets
s3gs,c76. its liabilities Sl,cSl ,9ij and its sur
plus Sl.S76.0Si.
During 1895 the risks written and re-
newed IN this state amounted 10 sS2S53i,
premiums received sl0l0S, losses paid
$3.50 and losses Incurred A.li6
The agents representing the company i'm
this state are Henry Bull of Newport.
Irving q. Chester OF Westerly. George y.
Cirard OF Woons0cSet. George !. Parker
OF Pawtucke, and Edward McCabc & Son.
john y. McGuinncss and Arthur o'Leary
OF this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07
ASSASSIN 4 REV0LUTI0NIST
DISGUISED As NAVAL OFFICER

Moscow. May IL turns out that the
man who attempted yesterday to assassi-
nate tho governor general of Moscow,
Vice-Admiral Doubossoff was a revolu-
ZIONIST disguised as n naval officer which
enabled him TO approach the palace with
out creating suspicion. He carried the
bomb in candy box and had a false
passport in which his name was given as
Metz, which proved his connection with
the three revolutionists who were killed
by the explosion of a bomb in their room
on Saturday last, that being the name un-
der which the apartment occupied by the
revolutionists was rented
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07
DEADLOCK BETWEEN OIL
co. FACTIONS NOT BROKEN

Portland. Me, May Am adjourned
meeting OF the stockholders OF the East
ern Consolidated oil company was ar
ranged for today for the purpose OF elect
ing directors and transacting other busi-
ness OF the annual meeting.
The deadlock between th two factions
for control OF the affairs OF the company
has not been brokn and IL was consider
ed probable that an adjournment would
be taken until after July % on which date
"a hearing will be given on n bin In equity
TO restrain Lafayette Il. Pike OF Hart
ford. Conn. from voting $4,000 shares OF
stock alleged TO be fraudlently held by
him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07
FORMER CONSUL TO HAWAII
PASSES AWAY At new YORK

New York. May Elisha II Allen, for
merly Hawaiian consul here. died at HE
residence here yesterday. Mr.. Allen was
born at Bangor Me, on July Is. 1856. He
was the son OF Elisha III Allen OF Massa-
chusetts. His father had extensive inter
ests in the Sandwich Islands. where he
resided for some years and OF which he
was chief Justice. Later he became
Hawaiian minister at Washington. where
he lived until his death in 1888, at which
time he was dean OF the diplomatic corps
Mr.. Aliens boyhood was spent at At
tleboro with his uncle. former Governor
Holbrook OF Vermont
He represented the Hawaiian Islands as
consul general at New York from 1877
until the annexation I'm 1895
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07
WARREN MAN
HASN'T TOLD
WHO HIT HIM

Joseph Boldager. the Warren Polandcr,
who was set upon by some of his fellow
countrymen Saturday night while return
ing from a dance, is lying at his home
swathed in bandages and thus far stead
fastly refuses 10 give the name OF his as
sailant.
He was stabbed nine times, though not
seriously wounded. but is in no danger
unless blood poisoning develops.
The fracas occurred in the northern
end OF the town and Boldager was found
In a rear yard unconscious and covered
with blood. He was attended by DR.. j. j.
Conway.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07
THE PROVIDENCE NEWS
HAVE LEFT
SMALL P0X
HOSPITAL

After being confined nearly six weeks
I'm the smallpox hospital at Fields point,
James s. Tuckson was discharged this
morning as cured and the hospital again
closed
The case was reported 10 the board OF
health on March q and on the following
day the man was removed to the hospital.
As his wife had been exposed 10 the dis
ease II was deemed advisable for her to
accompany her husband there. About
week later the health authorities sent
nurse 10 the hospital in order that the
patient might receive the best possible
care.
Since then Mr. Tuckson has rapidly Inn
proved and is now again free from the
disease.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tuckson live at 81 Bates
street where they occupy the lower part
OF a two-tenement house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-07
TWICE 4 WHOEVER
BUT WILL MARRY AGAIN

James William Hutchins OF Fall
Rlver. twice widower. and Clara Alice
Bennett, also of Fall River, received n
,larIiage Incense at the city hall this
morning. Mr.. Hutchins is a mechanic
~ years OF age. and Miss Bennett lis 90
A license was also granted to Will
,lam carlton Prince OF North Attleboro
Mass, aged 21, and Edith Nav RorJap
aged is, of South AttlelNbro '