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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
GETS FAKE DIVORCE DECREE.
Wisconsin Farmer Learns He Was
Caught by Sharper.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, May 17.--Frit2
Clementq a Rock county farmer
drove to town and consulted the law
firm of Ryan & Oestreich regarding
what he termed a divorce document
that he obtained in Chicago for 500
cash. Clements has been in this
country but short time and married
the daughter of Frank Aacker, north
of this city. Clements could not
speak English nor his wife German,
so they decided to separate. Glenn
cnts then went to Chicago to see
about his trouble. Clements and his
wife have been living apart, thinking
the paper was genuine. He does not
remember the office where he got his
decree"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
SOUTH DAKOTA PRIMARY
ELECTION IN DOUBT

Sioux City, Ia, May 17.-Returns
from the South Dakota republican
primary elections Tuesday afternoon
are still incomplete and both faction,
claim the state. The Elrod faction
concede Ell delegates to the Craw
ford adherents and claim 654 from
counties heard from, 6S5 being neces
sary to choice in the convention
The Crawford people claim more
than 500. The Elrod people c0ncede
that Senator Gamble, leader OF the
Crawford faction. will be indo1seo
for reelection.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
Cooperative Company Fails.

Lansing, Mich. May 1T Ma
tional Supply company of this city
a cooperative concern, filed a trust
mortgage yesterday running to the
Michigan Trust company of Grand
Rapids. covering claims of 400 to
$50 creditors and aggregating over
$4,000 The Union Trust company
Of Detroit is one of the largest cred
itors with $4,000. The National
Supply company was organized Is
months ago and had sold much stock
throughout the state at $40 a share
The purchasers of stock were to re
ceive a five per cent. reduction on u
goods bought from the compa. VS.
store here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
cigaret Fire Serious.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 17.-F1re
ON the assembly grounds at Monte
Eagle, Tenn, the chautauqua Of the
south, in which all evangelical demon
STATIONS are represented, destroye1
Warner hall and several cottages.
The immense auditorium was saved.
The loss is $4,000. The charred re.
mains of John Green, a colored boy.
We're taken from the ruins of a COT.
tage. Green was a cigaret smoker
and it is believed he in some way liz.
nited his bed clothing with a cigaret.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23

ARE nothing short of a crime against
all those young men who desire to
learn a trade, and are the cause, in a
considerable measure, for the lack of
skilled labor in the United States
The committee asked the govern
ment to reach. Immediately, a fair
basis of trade with the German en-
pire. Another need was stated to be
q reciprocal arrangement for trade
with Canada.
J. w. Van Cleave of ST. Louis was
elected president of the association.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
oVERNoR ORDERS SLOT
MACHINES REMOVED

Appleton. Wis, May 17.-Governor
Davidson has forwarded a letter to
Sheriff Koch of Outagamie county, re.
minding him of his duty with regard
to slot machines and gambling de
vices. He is ordered to confiscate
every machine in the county. The
letter was written upon the instiga.
ton of the Rev. A. H. Zechiel. for.
merly of Milwaukee, who is conduct.
ing vigorous crusade against sa.
loon6 and slot machines.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
leaves CATHOLIC sIsterhood.

Racine, Wis, May 17.-Racine edu,
cational circles have been surprised
by the announcement that Miss Alice
Takin, known under the name OF Sis.
ter Sebastian, and a teacher in the St
Patrick's parochial school for ten
years, has retired from the sisternood
and accepted a position In the James
public school. Her reason for resign
ing is not stated. Miss Takin is 81
years Of age, and came to this ci,y
from Des MOines.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23

and it was said she eloped with a
boarder. Then it developed that the
woman was not the legal wife of
Dvoracek, that he had left his wife
and three children in Bohemia IS
years ago, and came to America with
his servant girl. since that time living
with her. They have one daughter
10 years Old The woman is 81
years old.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
AGED Woman HANGS Self.

Galesville, Wis, May 17.--Mrs.
Peter Ofsdahl, aged 20, was found
hanging in a machinery shed on her
farm. A son and a daughter, who
lived with their mother. had been alb
sent She had taken rope from a
twine sack slipped a moose around her
neck and jumped from a machine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
MAN WOUND ON WINpLAss.
Helper on Tug Caught in Cable and
Terribly Injured.

Oshkosh, Wis, May l7.-Injuries
that will probably prove fatal were re.
ceived by Harry Halverson Of Whine.
come, employed on the tug S. w
HOLSTER of this city. He was help.
ing TO tow a raft of logs and his coat
was caught in the cable. He was
wound upon the windlass drum, his
left shoulder and several ribs being
broken and several fingers crushed.
The boat was stopped in time to pre-
vent the man from being crushed to
death.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
ASK coRcoRAN's DISCHARGE.
State Calls One Witness Who Tells
of Oats Sales.

Milwaukee, May 1.-THE state OF
Wisconsin concluded its case" against
Aid. Cornelius Corcoran in municipal
court yesterday.
The defense moved for the discharge
OF the defendant.
The state called but one witness 20
give testimony against the alderman
from the third ward. He was Antoine
FELTON,, formerly agent of Corcoran
Bros
Mr.. FELTON, went through the history
OF the hay and oats transactions with
which Alderman Corcoran has been
connected in 20 indictments.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
Nose RIeeds Elahteen 1ours.

Cashton. Wis. May 17-MartiD
Wang is in a preca rions condition as
the result OF an attack Of nose bleed.
The attack began about O'Clock in
the morning and the flow Of blood
was not stopped until 2 O'Clock the
following morning, flowing continu-
ously for over IS hours. Mr.. Wang
Is 60 years Of age and Is a well known
contractor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
BIG CORN FESTIVAL.
Chicago Plans Greatest Maize Exhibi
ton Ever Held,

avn ENNT
Chicago, May 17.-Arrangements
are being made by the Chicago Com
merciaI association to hold a corn fes-
tival in Chicago this fall, which will
eclipse anything of like nature ever
undertaken in the middle west. The
plan contemplates having afternoon
and evening exhibitions from Septem-
Der 90 to October 10. The amount to
be offered in prizes will total thou
sands of dollars. The best bushel of
corn shown viii draw a $4,000 prem
ium, while the best bushel of corn
raised on each rail- DAD entering Chi
cago will draw similar prize. Rail
roads have offered cash prizes for the
best collection of corn raised at each
shipping point along the various rail
roads.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
Would elve land Money 70 states.

The house committee on public
lands authorized favorable report on
the bill granting five per cent of the
sale price of public lands to the
states in which such lands have been
sold and which have not been given
this benefit heretofore. The bill will
entail payment of s5.OOO,OO0 out of
the treasury.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
TWO swEDE MINISTER'S QUIT.
Heads Of Foreign Affairs and War
Departments Resign.

Stockholm, May 1.-THE minister
Of foreign affairs, R T Trolte, ana
the minister Of war, Col, L. H. Tlngs-
ten, have resigned.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
woMAN's DISAPPEARANCE
CAUSES A SENSATION

Racine, Wis, Nav 17-There was
a sensation in Bohemian circles here.
The wife Of Emanuel Dvoracek, q
rforniacut trunk maker, disappeared
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
BACON COMES CLOSE TO CHARGING
THE PRESIDENT WITH SCHOOL
not present. All these are supporters
of the lock type.
Milwaukee Gets 100000.

The house committee on interstate
and foreign commerce authorized a
favorable report on the omnibus bill
carrying between 20 and % projects
as aids to navigation" and author
izing an appropriation of over $780,
900. Among the items are.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
HINDER TRADE SCHOOLS.

LaDOT JWTOWs DTaITEU Dy WaTUTl--
turers for Lack Of Skilled Workmen.
New York. May IA criticism Of
the attitude Of labor unions towards
Industrial schools is embodied in the
report Of the committee On industrial
education to the National Association
Of Manufacturers The report de.
clared that labor unions have made
efforts to hinder the perpetuation Of
trade schools.
Their efforts" said the report,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
GILBERT KING SENTENCED.
Waupaca Man Who Made Sensational
Escape Gets Waupun Term.

Waupaca, Wis, May 17-Gilbert
King OF this city, Who, 1t was charged,
committed many thefts in and about
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
MERlcA LEAVES LAWRENCE.
Understood He Has College Presi
dency in View.

Appleton, Wis. May 17.-Charles o.
Merica, for two years fiscal agent Of
Lawrence university, and former SUI
perintendent Of the Waukesha Indus
trial school, offered his resignation
to take effect at the close of the pres
ent school year. 1t is understood
he has the presidency of college in
view.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23

New York, May 15.-Carl Schurz.
widely known as a publicist and for
mer cabinet member, died at his home
in this city Monday morning. Death
was due TO q complication of diseases
following an attack of stomach
trouble. At the bedside were a son,
Carl L., and two daughters, Marianne
and Agatha; Edward T. Pretorius,
Mr.. SchurZ's business partner, and
jacob Strauss. Arrangements for
the funeral provide for services to
be held at the family residence Thurs
day afternoon and be attended only
by members of the family and few
close personal friends. The body
will be conveyed to Tarrytown, where
interment viii take place in Sleepy
Hollow cemetery.
Forced TO leave the land of his
birth for opinions sake, Schurz was
teacher and Journalist in Paris and
London, and in 1852, when only %,
he came 10 America and for half a
century he was a potent factor in
the molding of public opinion. Mr..
Schurz wrote a Life of Henry Clay,
the very best work on that subject
yet produced.
MIR. Schurz was the president of the
civil Service Reform league, and die
as much as any other man in the eff
fort TO supplant the spells system
with the merit system in the public
service.
He was born in Leblar near Col
ogne, Germany, March 2, 1929. He
was educated at Cologne and the Uni
versities of Bonn. He later received
the degree Of doctor Of laws from the
Universities Of Missouri, Harvard and
Columbia
He published liberal newspaper at
Bonn and took part in the German
revolutionary movements in 1S4S-49
and was compelled 10 leave Bonn in
the latter year. He joined the revolu-
tionary army but finally had to flee to
Switzerland He was a newspaper
correspondent at Paris in 1851 and
teacher in London. He married Mar
garet Meyer of Hamburg in July, 1862.
After coming to this country and
after the varied political career de
tailed above, he was editor Of the
New York Evening Post from 1881 to
1854. He was a contributor to Har-
per's Weekly from 1892 TO 1898 He
was president of the American Civil
Service league from 1892 TO 1898. He
was president Of the American Civil
Service league from 1892 to 1901. In
later years he lived a retired life at
his New York residence.
Carl Schurz spent portion of his
younger manhood in Waterfowl.
Wis. The family removed there in
the spring OF 1855 from Philadelphia,
where Sehurz with his young wife
landed from Germany. Several years
We're spent in London, Eng, however,
where Mr.. Schurz acquired a knowl-
edge of English After his arrival in
WATERFOWL he purchased a piece OF
ground in the Fifth ward and had a
handsome villa for those days CON
structed, and the residence has not
been altered materially since. He re
sided there, together with his parents,
for five years and delivered his maid
en- political speech at Jefferson, join
ing the new republican party The
old Schurz homestead, as it is famil-
arly known, is still used as a resi-
dence. 1t occupies a commanding po-
sition on knoll of ground in North
Church street.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
GERMAN PATRIOT
WAS CARL SCHURZ
DEATH OF THE DISTINGUISHED
PU5LIcIST IN NEW YORK.
LONG AN AMERICAN

Driven From the FatherIand, He Came
- This Country More Than Fifty
Years Ago-Was RevoIutionist
in the Old country-President of
American Civil Service League.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
D. D. MAHONEY
ISSUES PLATFORM
FORMALLY ENTERS THIRD DIS
TRiCT FIGHT.
RUNS AGAINST BABCOCK

Viroqua Man Made Best Campaign
Against Present Congressman Two
Years Ago and Is Now the Sole
Competitor for Necedah States
mans Place.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-23
SAYS STORY FROM WHITE HOUSE
WAS TOLD BY LIARS.
VOTE ON RATE BILL NEAR

Measure Considered in Committee OF
the Whole and Now Ready for
Final Touches-House Completes
Naval Appropriation Bill and Fa-
Vors Building of Biggest BattIeship-
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-14

of the enormous school fund Texas
has, and one of the greatest benefits
of all would be that we would have
the right of suffrage as American cit
liens, and by our vote have a voice
in the affairs of the National Govern
ment.
In the event statehood carries we
would have more immi igrants to the
state of Arizona in one year than the
Territories of Arizona and New Mex
leo combined ever had for any five
years of their existence
Judge Bateman has written several
U. S. Senators putting the PROPOSE
tion before them and asking for an
expression of opinion on the subject
of annexing this portion of New Mex
leo to Texas in the event that state
hood should be voted down.
The portion of New Mexico that is
in favor of annexing Texas in the
event that statehood should fail com
prises the counties of Chaves, Eddy,
Roosevelt, Lincoln and Guadalupe.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-14
NOTICE no CONTRACTORS

The undersigned will receive
bids at their office until Satur-
day, at II m. August Is, 1906,
for the erection and completion
of one story business block
for Sheridan estate, on the east
side of Main street i'm the city
of Roswell. according to plans
and specifications now on file
in our office.
Each bid shall be accOmpan-
led with a certified check for
one hundred fifty dollars, (Sl5O)
made payable to the order of B.
l.. Sheridan, as a guarantee
that they will enter into con-
tract and approved bond with
in ten days (lO) from date of
being awarded the contract.
The owner reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
j. NJ. NELSON & CO.,
40tf Architects.
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Methodists Want Pipe Organ.

1t was announced in church meet
ing Sunday that the congregation of
the NJ. E. Church, South, had paid
off all its Indebtedness of 5000 since
the coming to this pastorate of Rev.
John w. Smith, and it is now sug-
gested that the church put in some
internal improvements, extend it's
seating capacity and install a pipe
organ. This work will probably be
started before long. In spite of the
hot weather the attendance at this
church has been steadily increasing
all summer
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-14
EAGLES IN SESSION.
Eighth Annual Convention Grand
Aerie Opened Today.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 1.-THE
eighth annual convention of the
Grand Aerie Fraternal Order of Ea-
giles opened here today, the dele
gates numbering about 1,500. There
promises to be an exciting contest
for various Offices For Grand Wor
thy President Edward Krause, of
Wilmington, Del, and Wood A. Carr
of Uniontown, Pa, are the most act
i've candidates. The entertainment
features during the week include
flower and automobile parades and
various boating and trolley trips.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-14
REUNION DAY AT THE
c. A. r. ENCAMPMENT.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug 14-This
was reunion day at the G. A. R. en-
campment, and gatherings of old sol
diers were held in all parts of the
city and at all hours of the day be-
tween nine o'clock and midnight. In
addition there were receptions by
patriotic societies and various organ
izations affiliated with the Grand
Army. The crowd Of visitors greatly
increased today, and it is believed
the total will now reach 125,000-
Good accommodations have been
provided.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-14
DEMOCHATIC STATE
CONVENTION OF TEXAS.
Nomination for Governor Will Not
Take Place Before Tomorrow.

Nomination for Governor Will Not
Take Place Before Tomorrow.
Dallas, Tex, Aug. 14.-The Demo
cratic state convention was called
to order today in the new Audito-
rum. T. NJ. Campbell, who received
the largest vote in the recent prima-
ries, has the strongest following, but
the friends of B. ColS>itt, of Pales
tine, assert that Colquiit will lead
on the second ballot. The temporary
organization was effected by the Sc
lection of Howard Templeton as
temporary chairman. For permanent
presiding officer it was expected that
Judge Jos. E Cockren, of Dallas
would be named this afternoon. The
nomination for governor will not
take place before tomorrow.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-14
RUN OVER BY FREIGHT TRAIN
Unknown Mexican Receives Injuries
That Prove Fatal.

An Unknown Mexican about fifty
years old was run over by freight
train No. at $50 this morning a
mile north of town and it is feared
he cannot recover. When first seen
by the engineer he was lying, appar-
emily asleep in the middle of the
track, but it was too late to stop the
train before running over MIN. When
picked up he had half emptied
whiskey bottle in his pocket and it
is supposed he was drunk
The incoming train was a double
header, Engineers Redder and Stone
field being in charge of the engines.
Conductor Wilder was in charge of
neer saw the man on the track he
clapped on the brakes, but the two
engines and entire train of 20 cars
had passed over the body when the
train came to a stand-still. The in
jured man was picked up and bro't
to town. AT st. Mary's Hospital it
was found that large hole had been
crushed in the back of his head and
the fifth rib on the right side broken,
but no other serious injuries could be
found. Several pieces of the skull
were removed by the railroad COM
pany's physician and some hope is
entertained for the mans recovery.
The man was still unconscious to-
day and although several Mexicans
have been taken up to see him, none
were able to identify him. Some of
them had seen him in town several
days, but none knew mis- name.
LATER The Mexican died at
10:30 this morning without recover
ing consciousness. The remains were
taken to the U1lery morgue, where
noon, beginning at three O'Clock. His
identity is still unknown.
LATER STILL A Record repor-
ter this afternoon learns from Juan
Billanueba, a cock who has lived
here nine years, that the dead man
is esus A. Montoya, aged about forty
years, and that he has been here
about two weeks working at the
Country Club north of town. He
came here from La Junta, n. NJ, be-
tween the Rio Dosa and Bonito, west
of Roswell, where he has lived four
years. He was without family and
had no property in this locality. He
could speak English fiuently. Billa-
nueba identified Montoya after see
ing the remains.
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Live Stock Market.

Kansas City, Aug. 14.-Cattle re-
ceipts, $4,000, including 1900 south
erns Market steady to weak. Native
steers, 4OO@6.1O; southern steers,
2.65@2.75; southern cows, 2.O0@3.25;
native cows and heffers, 2OO@5.25; +;
stockers and feeders, 2.40@4.75;
bulls, 2.00@3.25; calves, 2.50@6.0O;
western fed steers, 35O@5.SO; west
ern fed cows, 2.0O@4.25
Sheep receipts, 5000. Market weak.
Muttons, 2.0O@5.40: lambs, 6.00@
40; range wethers, 4.40@5.75; fed
ewes, 5.25@6.00
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-14
uNDERGRoUND FREIGHT.
Chicago Tunnel Company to Begin
Carrying Merchandise.

Chicago, Aug. 13.-The freight
bores of the Illinois Tunnel Company
will carry merchandise of all kinds
in carload lots for the first time to-
morrow. This movement will mark
the practical completion of the Illi-
nois Tunnel Company's system of
underground freight railroads, the
construction of which was begun five
years ago, and which has cost it's
owners about $3O,OOO,0O0. The COM
mel equipped with rails and overhead
trolley in the district bounded by Chi
cago avenue, the Lake. Halstead st.
and Sixteenth.
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TO ExrERMINATE PuLAJANEs.
Outlaw Band Numbers One Hundred
and is Increasing.

Manila, P. l., Aug. 14.-Governor
Ide returned to Manila today. after
conference at Tacloben, Island Of
Leyte. Aug 18th, with Major Gener-
al Wood, the Governor, fifteen presi-
dents and Col. Taylor of the con-
stabulary The native presidents pro-
missed to support the American auth
critics and to furnish information
leading to the determination of the
Pulajanes. Governor Ide mas decided
to appoint commission to visit the
disaffected districts and hold meet
ings OF the town councils to impress
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-14
CLARK BOUND FOR EUROPE.
The Senator Has Been Making a Trip
Through Western Mining Districts.

New York, Aug. 13.-Senator W.
A. Clark, of Montana, today arrived
at his Wall Street Office, fresh from
a seven weeks trip through the min
ing belt. From Montana to New Mex
leo the Clark party travelled most of
the time in the Senator's private car,
Tonopan district of Nevada, where
the Senator is building the Las We
gas and Tonopah railroad, they took
automobiles for their trip through
the desert. Senator Clark is booked
to sail on the Cunard liner Caronia
for Liverpool today.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-14
Notice to Contractors.

The undersigned will receive bids
at their Office until II M, Saturday,
August 18th, 1906, for the erection
and completion of a two-story brick
and stone building situated on the
corner of 9th and Richardson ave,
in the City of Roswell, for The Wool
verton Commercial School Co, ac-
cording to plans and specifications
now on file in our office.
All bidders will be required to ac-
company their bid with a certified
check for one hundred dollars ($100)
made payable to the order of w. T.
Woolverton, as a guarantee that they
will enter into contract and approved
bond within ten days 1O) from date
of being awarded the contract
The owner reserves the right to
reject any or all bids. Alta.
]. NJ. NELSON & CO,
Architects
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THE NEW YORK STORES
SPECIAL SALE OPENED.

mass of humanity, such crowds
as attended the Rapid Sale opened
this morning by the well known firm,
the New York Dry Goods Store, was
never before witnessed at any sale
ever given nere. An hour before the
doors were thrown open throngs of
peoDIe were on the sidewalk in front
of the door waiting for the doors to
be opened.
Promptly at nine o'clock the doors
were trown open, and within five min