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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13
DOMESTIC TELEGRAPH.

Fire caused a panic on an In
diana excursion boat.
Iowa began a campaign Of educa-
ton against tuberculosis.
A world war against anarchists may
result from an attack on Alfonso and
Victoria.
A Pole arrested in Portland. Ore.
revealed plot to kill President
Roosevelt
Knights of Columbus gathered at
New Haven, Conn. for the annual
convention.
Anton Schar Of Grafton. n. D. has
been arrested for killing his brother
with a pickax
Josephine Terranova. acquitted of
murder, says she will spend her re-
naming days in Gods house"
District Attorney Jerome will ask
the dismissal of rhe Terranoya girl
held on charge of killing her uncle.
Eleven were killed and 20 injured
when a trolley car overturned with a
party of merrymakers at Providence
r. l.
An Omaha woman who swallowed
q diamond agreed 10 submit to an
operation for the recovery os ~
gem.
Abraham Hummel, the New York
lawyer indicted in connection with
the Dodge-Morse scandal. may be
disbarred.
A Pennsylvania railroad official ad
mits a triple RAJ. agreement By which
the Frick company was put on the
special basis
New York is sold water stolen from
the city mains by the company con
trolled by Cord Meyer. democratic
state chairman
A story Of how Reggie" Wander
bilt gambled and borrowed money
from Dick" Garfield and Their
WEIGHED was given out.
President A. ], Cassatt of tn,
Pennsylvania railroad arrived II
America and employees who confesse,
to being bribed are uneasy
A speaker at st. Paul convention O
federated clubwomen got the giggle
and could not check herself. so tn
entire convention stopped business t
laugh.
The Lake Mohonk peace conference
pointed out to President Roosevelt
the way in which he can aid the caus
of peace at the coming Hague COZ
ference.
The arrival of American volunteer
in Cananea, Mexico, quelled the rae
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13
SPORTING.

Harry Steinfeldt is the best batter
up to date of the Chicago teams
Demund. a $4,000 colt, proved the
gold brick OF the year, being badly
beaten in stake race.
Former Judge Payne proved a golf
star at the Chicago club linkt, show
ing we'll in two events,
The governors of two eastern states
dealt out telling blows to the pugilists
and the game is at a standstill.
Michigans athletes scooped every
thing in sight at the conference
championship games in Chicago. scor-
ing 60 As points Samse of Indiana
broke the worlds pole-vaulting record
with II feet As inches, and Garrels,
another great star, equalled the hurd-
ling mark
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13
WISCONSIN MAN
SUCCEEDS BURTON

Topeka, June 6.-Foster Dwight
Coburn, a widely known agriculture
list, was appointed United States SEN
ator by Governor E. w. Hoch la,
evening, to succeed J. Ralph Burtc b..
who resigned. Mr.. Coburn has not
definitely accepted the appointment.
He vas born in Jefferson county, Wis
consln, in 1916: served in two Illinois
regiments during the civil war and
settled in Kansas in 1867. For the
past 16 years he has been secretary
of the Kansas state board Of agri-
culture.
Topeka, Kas., June 5.-United
States Senator Josenh R. Burton of
Kansee. AI,er conference here with
several close friends, placed his res
ignation in the hands of Governo-
Hoch. Just what Governor Hoch will
do in the matter of appointing a sue
cessor to Senator Burton is not
known. The friends of Burton would
prefer the selection of David D. Null
vane, republican national committee
man from Kansas. Within a few
minutes after he had received the
resignation the governor called Mr..
Mulvane into conference. The con-
ference lasted an hour, but when it
was concluded neither would talk of
the situation.
A state politician of prominence,
who is in a position to know, but does
not care to have his name mentioned,
said: Governor Hoch VIII name
Charles Curtis, congressman from the
first district, to succeed Senator Bur
ton"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13
Neterans VIII Meet.

Oshkosh, Wis, June 6.-Arrange
ments have been completed for the
nineteenth national reunion of the
fourteenth Wisconsin regiment, vol
LEteer infantry, which will be held at
Omtc, nCAt Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday There they will be the
guests of Co. c of Omro. The pro-
gram includes a paper written by
Colonel John Hicks, United States
minister 10 Chilli. President F. H.
.Madgeburg of Milwaukee will deliver
the opening actress.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13
PEOPLE MORE COMPOSED.
Program Of Spanish Wedding Beng
Carried Out.

Madrid, June 6.-The populace of
the Spanish capital is gradually re
covering its composure and the pro
gram of the wedding festivities is be
ing carried out. The principal event
yesterday was a military review at
Carabanchel camp. at which King Al
fonso and Queen Victoria were pres
ent.
The military review was followed
by musical competition and a gala
ball at the palace of Duchess Fernan
Nunez.
Membe # the family of Manuel
Morales, perpetrator of the bomb out.
rage, are expected in Madrid. The
burial of the assassin win probably
take place today in some obscure
place.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13
POLITICAL

In the judiciary election Of Illinois
Judge Orrin n. Carter was elected
as supreme court jurist-
Governor Cummins delegates carry
Blackhawkg county, Iowa, in exciting
primaries by d ratio Of two to one.
Grover Cleveland in a letter sent to
the Reform club dinner sounds the
tocsin for tariff reform and says the
time is ripe for it.
Socialists of Wisconsin adopted a
platform favoring the abolition of the
United States senate and substitut-
ing a general referendum as a check
on congress.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw
in a speech at Newton. Iowa, sug
gested that the republican platform of
1908 will declare for tariff revision
after election.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13
LABOR

Ohio coal miners and operators
meet in joint conference for an eff
fort toward peace.
Business Agent O'Neill of the
Freight andlers' local in Chicago was
expelled from the union.
President ePrry OF the Illinois min
ers denounced them for abusing and
ridiculing him and declared he will
give up office. National Vice Presi-
dent Lewis scores the agreements.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13
FIRE AT MANIToWoc.
Clay Products Company Suffers Loss
of 100000.

Mapitowoc, Wis, June 6.-Fire yes
terday morning partially destroyed the
plant of the Manitowoc Clay Prod
ucts company. Two out of the five
kilns. sheds containing brick, the ma
chinery room with all the machinery
and the boiler, several out buildings
and half of the drying kilns were
burned.
The loss is estimated at $4,000. but
it may be larger. There is $4,000
insurance on the plant.
The plant is located nearly one
mile. from the city Elmer Leach of
Oshkosh is president and G. w. Ken
nedy of this city manager of the com
pany. The plant viii be rebuilt at
once.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13

Washington. June LIN the senate
Senator Morgan called up for dis
cUssion his resolution providing for
an investigation of conditions in the
Isle of Pines by a special senate
committee lie spoke at length on
the resolution, taking the position
that the island is United States ter
ritor. and urging that if the question
is not properly settled the result will
be very serious He said General
Wood had hauled down the American
flag on the isle without authority and
spoke of the government established
as IAN infamous, dirty and despicable
de facto government"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13

Washington, June What might
have been serious parliamentary
snarl was deXterously avoided by
Speaker Cannon in the house when
Mr. Murphy of Missouri rose to pre-
sent what he den oninated priyi-
legged resolution The conference re-
ports on the rate and statehood bills
had been made and ordered printed,
when the Missouri congressman pre-,
scented a resolution resembling the &C
ton of the house sending the state
hood bill to conference. and providing
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13
Dies Suddenly.

Washington, D. c., June 5.-Arthur
Pue German. United States senator
from Mar! land, died suddenly at his
residence here yesterday.
While Senator German had been i'll
for many months. he had shown some
Improvement lately. Heart trcCble
was the immediate cause Of death.
Senator German long had been a
notable figure in the national con
gress. He first took his seat in 1881,
ana served continuously for Is years,
and nearly all of that time he was
the leader of his party in the senate
Winning early a reputation for sagac-
ity and the keenest judgment in con.
gressional affairs, he attained promi-
nence-not only as a leader in the
senate. but in the country at large
anc by many men was considered the
most available man in his party for
the presidency. He was chairman Of
the executive committee and managed
the campaign that resulted In the
eleetion Of Cleveland in 1884.
e-GAdlot GOA uldu lliuG6S GAIEbUEu
over FIVE months. He had not left his
house since Jan. 16. He suffered, in
addition to his heart afiiction, with
more or less stomach trouble.
Some Notable Contests.
The most notable contest of his
congressional career was when he led
the senate minority in 1S90-91 and de-
feated the federal elections bill, which
was SO obnoxious to the south.
When the democrats had control OF
the senate Mr.. German was the rec
ognized leader. 1t vas at that time
that the tariff bill of 1894 was passed
He had so much to do with shaping
that measure that his name is often
given to it.
Senator German was vigorously OPP
posed to the acquisition of the Phil
ippines, and fought the ratification of
the Paris treaty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13

that the way to better the public
food supply is TO attack the source
Of production that is already thor
oughly under government supervi-
sion"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13
SENATOR GORMAN
DIES At CAPITAL
sUccUmes TO ILLNESS OF MANY
MONTHS.
NOTABLE FIGURE GONE
Man of Keen Judgment in Politics and
Affairs of State--Nationai Leader
of Democratic Party-opposed to
Acquisition and Against Treaty
With Spain.

Washington, June Cit was an
nounced last night that the funeral of
the late Senator German would be
held at the SENATOR late residence at
IL o'clock Thursday morning. The
services at the house win be private
and will be conducted by a clergyman
of the Presbyterian faith, of which
the late senator was an adherent.
Mrs. German was Frustrated by the
senator's death and for a time was
under the care Of physician.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13

war The American consul and gov
ernor of Sonora, Mexico. appealed to
Washington for aid.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13
FILTH AND DISEASE
IN PACKING PLANTS
TOLD TO CONGRESS IN SPECIAL
MESSAGE.
LEGISLATION DEMANDED

New Laws Declared Necessary to
Provide More Effective inspection
and Protect the American Public
Against the Vile Practices Now in
Vogue in Siaughtering Factories.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13

Washington, June 4.-The house
being officially notified by the senate
of the death of Senator German of
Maryland, Mr.. Talbot of Maryland
presented resolutions of coincidence
and after the appointment Of II mem
bers to attend the funeral, the house
as further mark OF respect ad-
journed. Representative Mann of
illinois introduced a resolution which
provides that Immediately upon its
adoption bv the house it shall be in
order to take up the pure food bill
and continue its consideration daily
until the bill is disposed of Arthur
Pue German, United States senator
from Maryland, died suddenly at his
residence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13
Backed by Professors.

Our observations, say the profes-
sors. make it impossible for US to
believe the horrible stories recently
appearing in print, or that anything
approaches the described conditions
in the industry really exists. 1t was
apparent to US that the work of the
government inspectors Is done in
strict accordance with the regulations
issued by the bureau of animal In
dustry. Condemned carcasses or parts
Of carcasses are followed by these
officials, notwithstanding statements
TO the contrary. to the rendering tank,
and these tanks are sealed and I'M
sealed in their presence and only in
their presence. If these men are
competent for their work, and they
appeared to US to be performing their
duty, it is impossible for the packers,
If they so desired, to use unlawfuIly
condemned animals or carcasses. We
did not find anything seriously repug-
nant to cleanliness or wholesomeness
in the operations or procedures but
we did find desire on the part of iii
employees we came in contact with,
to avoid unclean practices.
Continuing in their statement the
packers say:
I'm the light of what we are doing,
we have the right we believe to pro
test against hasty and empirical judg-
ments that serve only to put weapons
into the hands of TO eign competitors
Of American live stock and the meat
producing industry.
This phase of the question cannot
be evaded. At the risk of being ac-
cused of trying to hide behind the
farmer, we say. that hasty. ill-digested,
Incorporate criticism of American
packing houses, strikes not at the
packers, but at every farmer who
raises hogs, sheep or steers for the
market. Without the foreign market
created by the packing industry the
American live stock growers business
will be absolutely stripped Of It's
profit"
The packers conclude:
1--WE know our methods are good /;
but we stand ready to adopt any pras
teal suggestion in the line of i'm.
provement. We do. however, mos,
lemphatically dissent from the opinion
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13
ANOTHER SHOCK
IN SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, June 6.-An earth
quake shock was felt here and in Oak
land at 1850 last night. 1t was of
short duation. No damage has
been reported.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13

Washington, June 6.-The confer
ence report on the railroad rate bill
continued to be the leading subject
before the senate, and Mr.. Spooner
was the principal speaker He de-
voted especial attention to the anti
pass provision as reported by the
conferees and criticised it as unjust.
Senator Daniel made an Intellectual
attempt to have reconsidered the vote
by which the railroad employees liza
bility BIZ passed, in order to permit
him an opportunity to offer amend
ments.
The sundry civil bill was taken up
in the house and but a few pages
were completed when the house adj
journed, much of the time being
given over to discussion of the sale
of the old custom house in New
York.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13

Sir Houn defeated Lady Navarro
easily in the Latonia derby feature.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13
PACKERS OUT
WITH DENIAL
SAY THEIR METHODS ARE CLEAN
AND SANITARY.
PLEAD FOX THE FARMER
Declare That Assaults on Packers
Are Calculated to Destroy All the
Profit of the American Producer
of Stock-WiIIing to Make Any
Changes for Improvement.

Chicago, June Eight Of the big
lacking establishments a. Chicago
issued a joint statement last eight re-
plying to the charges made in the
Ne4l-Reynolds report of their inyeStl.
gatiCn Of packing plants, and Presi-
dent Roosevelt's message to congress.
In this statement the packers declare
that their plants are kept clean; the
methods of manufacture sanitary; the
products wholesome. and that for
years doctors, chemists, sanitariaas
and official investigators from practi-
cally every civilized nation on earth,
who have made examinations of the
manner in which their meat packing
plants are conducted have been en-
eirely satisfied in every instance
With the conditions existing in the
industry. Despite this fact the pack
ers assert that they stand ready to
adopt any practical suggestion in the
line of improvement. The packing
companies that signed the statement
are Armour & Co.. Swift & Co, Nelson
Morris & Co, G.. H. Hammond Co.
Omaha Packing Co., Anglo American
Provision Co., Libby Mcneil & Libby,
and Schwarzschild, Sulzberger C Co.
The packers say in part:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13
Rap at Administration.

The administration at Washington
KNOWS these facts. The writer's OIL
the Neili-Reynolds report know them.
That these are facts is reluctantly ad-
mitted in their report, but even this
slight reinsurance to the public is
almost buried in the tail end of what
they have written
AS evidence of their desire to
handle only healthy meat, the pack.
ers say they lose S1,000,O0O annually
on animals that they buy as healthy,
but which are condemned by the gov.
eminent inspectors. They assert their
readiness to make the inspection
more efficient and would welcome any
extension of the law to cover sanitary
conditions in the packing houses. AS
contradictory to the statement of
Neill and Reynolds concerning condi.
tons Of slaughtering beef, the pack
ers cite the report on these condi.
tons by Professor T. J. Burrill, vice
president and professor of bacteriol-
ogs of the University of Illinois, and
Prof sssor H. S. Grindley, professor of
chemistry in the same institution.
This report is a result of an inves-
tigation made within the past ten
days 1t asserts tnat the general
conditions in connection with meat
packing industry are as good as
could ba expected under the circum.
stances.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-13
All Meat Inspected.

Every pound of meat in our pack
Ing houses comes from animals in
spected and passed by trained yeter-
mary agents of the department of
agriculture. This is absolutely a fact.
We are not interested in the animals
condemned before slaughter. We do
not buy them. Every animal bought
by US is inspected both before and af-
ter slaughter in accordance with the
strictest inspection regulation ever
devised in any country, not even ex
cepting Germany. Every animal or
carcass that does not pass rigid ex-
animation is condemned and disposed
of under the personal supervision OF
agents of the department OF agricult
ure.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02
TALENT IS HARD
HIT At OAKLAND
SEVENFULL AT 40 TO | WINS
INITIAL RACE
Long Shots Have Their Day-Lady
Kent and Royal Rogue Annex
Their Events at Good
Prices
BY Associa ted Press.

BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 1.-Favorites
Jared badly at Emeryville today and
several long shots came under the wire
first Opened at 40 to 1 and played
down to 10 to 1, Sevenfull gave the
talent surprise by winning the initial
race.
The ring was hit hard again in the
second event when Lady Kent at 0 To
l came in u winner. Royal Rogue at
to 1 took the fifth race.
The weather was fine and the track
fast. Results:
Three and half furlongs-Sevenful
100 (Dugan), Is to 1, won; Minta o, 109
(Graham), Is to /, second; Janice
Marian, 100 (Clark), Ia to 5, third
Time, 0:42h. Paladini Elmdale, Pale
mon, Silver Pine, Agatha r, Jill and
Williwaw also ran.
Six and a hall furlongs-Lady Kent,
107 (Wright), to /, won; Maxetta, 107
(Robinson), to /, second; Ray, 1OS (E.
Walsh), Z to g. third. Time, 1921.
Standard, Serenity, Parting Jennie,
Leash, Estraza, Our Salle, Flo Monola,
Daisy Wagner and Mary Thomas also
ran.
Mile and an eighth-Catalne, 1O9
(Goodchild), to 2, won; Iras, 10S E.
Walsh), 4 to 1. second; Polonius, 112
Dugan), 20 to /, third. Time, 1:55A.
Frank Woods, Jolly Witch, Expedient,
Vigoroso, Loone, Macene, Thaddeus
and Ripper also ran.
Futurity course-Cerro Santa, 1O7
(Herbert) to 2, won; Lem Reed, 107
(TreubeD. 20 to /, second; Sterling
Towers, 105 (Graham), to 1, third.
Time, Ill. Royal White. e. M. Brat
tain, Sol Lichtenstein, Maid of Fermoy,
Bonnie Reg, Homestead, De Grammont,
Olympian and Sir Preston also ran.
Six furlongs-Royal Rogue, 100 81.
Kelly. to /, won; Martinmas, 10S
(Clarl), 16 to s, second; Tom McGrath,
% (Schade), Q to 5, third. Time, 1:13.
Hector, Clydeo and Judge also ran.
Mile and 100 yards-Ed Sheridan, 106
Fountain), to 2, won; Supreme Court,
96 (Rice), to 1, second; The Lieu
tenant, Ill (Dugan), 3 to 1, third. Time,
1:46ta. Dixie Lad, Hi Caul Cap, Wex-
ford and Millers Daughter also ran.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02
AMERICAN STARS WILL
CONTEND AT ATHENS
CHARLES PARSONS is AMONG
THOSE SELECTED
A. A. v. Officials Have Chosen the
Most Prominent Field Men to
Compete in the Great OIympian
Games

American athletes throughout the
country are preparing for the great
olympic games whicn are to be held
at Athens in May.
The most prominent out-of-doo men
in the world will compete and the Of
ficials of the A. A. u. have selected
the cream of American aspirants to
represent this country in the contests
against the star performers of Europe.
Los Angeles will be particularly in
terested because of the fact that
Charles Parsons, an Angel City athlete,
is one of the five chosen to enter the
10O-meter sprint.
Norman Dole, the famous Stanford
pole Vauiter, who virtually is at the
present time the worlds champion, is
among those who will attempt to make
new record
The following list includes those
whom the committee have deemed the
most fitted to contend with foreign
products:
1OO-meter sprint-C. L. Parsons of
Los Angeles; Schick, Harvard univer-
sity; Clyde Blair, University of Chica-
go; Eaton, Boston; Queyrouze. New
Orleans.
Pole vault-Norman Dole, Stanford
university.
44O-yard run-F Waller, University
or Michigan; Harry Hillman, New York
Athletic club.
SOO-meter run-E. b. Parson, New
York A. G.; James D. Lightbody, Chi
cago Athletic associations H. V. VAL
entine, New York Athletic club.
150O-meter run--James d. Lightbody,
Chicago university; d. c. Munson, Cor
nell university.
The Marathon race-Joseph Forshaw
Of the Missouri A. c.. Fowler, who fin
ished second in the Boston Marathon
race and the winner of the Chicago
Marathon race.
120-yard hurdle race-Iugo Friend,
Chicago Athletic association; +. S. Cat
Ian, Chicago university.
Standing broad jump--Ray Ewry
Running broad jump-Hugo Friend.
Ewry; j. A. Biller, National Turp-
verein of Newark; l.. w. Simmons,
Princeton university.
Running high jump-H. w. Kerrigan,
Multnomah A. c.. Portland, Ore; J. w.
Marshal; c. Barker of the University of
Iowa.
Throwing the discus-Garrells of
Michigan, Coe of Boston and Mitchell
OF New York; also Parry of Chicago
university and A. w. Plaw of San Fran
cisco.
Throwing the stone with run and
follow)-J. S. Parry of Chicago uniyer-
sity; Michel of the New York Athletic
club, w. w. Coe of Boston, John Flan-
agan of New York and A. w. Plaw of
San Francisco
putting the shot-W. w. Coe OF Ros-
ton, II. j. Porter of Cornell, c. Hunlan
University of Michigan; J. S. Parry OF
Chicago university ana A. w. PlaW of
San Francisco
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-02

right of Curl to the stake engagements
of the filly. When Curl acquired Ori-
lene from James, he says, he had a
verbal agreement that stake engage
ments were included. Since Curl ac-
quired Orilene he started her in the
Ascot Oaks and beat Sanfara, the
James entry, by less than a length,
winning $3.50 thereby Since then, ac-
cording to those interested, James has
shipped Silver Wedding to Emeryville
as his candidate for the Oaks and the
disagreement between Curl and James
arises over the latters reported re-
fusal to allow Orilene to go in the
Oaks against Silver Wedding. Hence
Orilene will not be a starter in the
California Oaks at Emeryville Satur-
day.