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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-20
HOTEL GUESTS JUMP TO
ESCAPE DEATH ~ FLAMES

C'eburne. Texas, Nov. 14.-Seven-
teen guests Of the Santa Fe hotel
were injured yesterday when com
PEELED to leap from the second story
windows to save themselves FROM
rapidly spreading flames
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-20
Many Fishermen Lost.

st. Pierre, Mig, Nov. 13.-one
hundred and twenty-three persons
persisted in the fishing feet from this
port during the season just ended,
according to official statistics. Seven
vessels were lost.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-20
STEAMSHIP AGENT MURDERED.
Robber Shoots When Demand for
Money Is Refused,

Au Sable, Mich, Nov. 14.-John
Ferris, assistant agent on the osceoda
e. Au Sable Steamship company's dock
here. was shot yesterday by a rob.
Der and died. Ferris was ashore and
unarmed when the. man entered the
office and demanded money. F.rrls
refused and was shot in the abdomen
and back, the man escaping with a
few dollars. Ferris managed to drag
himself to telephone and notify lie
central office of his company.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-20
.CIGARETS CAUSE
BIG FIRE Loss

Parsons. Kas., Nov. 14.-~Fire thar
threatened the entire business dis
trict Of this city destroyed 100000
worth of property yesterday. The
fire originated In a barn where small
boys were smoking cigarets.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-20
BIG DEAL IN COKE.
H. C. Prick Company Makes a Large
Purchase

II. C. Frick Company Makes Large
Purchase.
Pittsburg, Nov. 14.-What is said
to be the largest tIac saction in cox.
ing properties for years was con
Guided yesterday when the H. c.
Frick company acquired the Georga
l. Whitney one-half interest in the
Hostetter Conne'lsville Coke com
pany. The company is capitalized
with S1.500,000 stock and s1,500,00C
bonds. OF the latter only sS50.O0l
are outstanding The price was moi
made public but is I'D to be fair
considering the present financial con
ditions. .
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-20
MISSING SON KILLED.

Search Of Six Years Ends With
Mysterious Fatality.
Spokane, wash Nov 13.-Aibert
Grant. who was killed by mysteri-
GUS dynamite explosion here Monday,
has been identified as the missing son
OF Albert Grant. ST.. River Forest.
Illinois. whose family has been seek.
ing him for SIX years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-20
Presbyterlan Rro.herhood Meets.

Cincinnati. Nov. 13.-The conyen-
ton of the Presbyterian Brotherhood
of America opened last night There
are 1000 delegates from all parts of
the country. including many men
prominent IT. church work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-20
LOCOMOTIVE BLOWN UP.

Fireman on Union Pacific Killed and
Engineer Injured.
Omaha, Nov. 1S.-The boiler of a
Union Pacific locomotive exploded at
Schuyler Neb., last evening, killing
Fireman Leonard Urbach of this city
and injuring Conductor McGraft.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-20

Lincoln. Neb., Nov. 14.-What is
claimed to be- a new worlds rife rec
ord was established yesterday by
Captain A. H. Hardy. when he hit
.992 marble targets cut Of a possible
1000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-20
GIGANTIC APPROPRIATION.

'NJ "''''0E'" FNIT''WN'fJ WdWtSU TOT
Rivers and Harbors.
Lake Providence. La, Nov. 14.-An
address urging harmony of all sec
ito IS of the United States with tae
effect Of securing $50.O00.0OO annu.
ally for 10 years from congress for
river and harbor Improvement was is
sued yesterday by Congressman Rams
dell president of the national rivers
and harbors congress.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
BOILER BLAST WRECKS TRAIN
Two Killed and Many Hurt on On
tario and Western.
Engine a Heap of Scrap Iron and
Great Hole Torn Into the Track
by the Explosion.

MidGlctown, y. Y, Feb. I3.-By the
blowing up of the locomotive of an
Ontario and Western train near Luzon.
Sullivan County, late this afternoon. two
men were instantly killed, one fatally
injured. and a dozen passengers hurt.
The train is one Of the fastest on the
Ontario and Western. There were about
fifty passengers on board.
When the train was an eighth of q
mile south of Luzon Station the locomo-
tive boiler exploded. and the engine in an
instant became a heap of scrap iron.
The force Of the explosion was terrific.
a great hole being torn in the track and
the baggage car torn to pieces The four
day coaches went down the bank in the
ditch, turning on their sides. The pas
sengers succeeded quickly in getting out
of the cars, though many were severely
injured. Those who got out worked fran
tically TO release those imprisoned in the
cars, among whom were a number Of
women and children. These efforts were
redoubled by the fear that the wreck
would take fire. This did not occur.
Word was telegraphed to this city. and
a wrecking and relief train, with doc
tors, were rushed to the scene. The ff-
teen injured passengers and trainmen and
the bodies of the dead were taken in
sleighs to LUzon and their injuries were
dressed The relief train. with the dead
and injured, arrived here late tonight.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
BAILEY OBJECTS TO JAUNT
Does Not Want to Be Dragged Over
Country as an Exhibition.
Waters-PIerce OIL Company Books.
with Record of Bailey Transac-
items, Sent Co Austin.

Austin. Tex, Feb. Ex-senator Bailey
has informed the legislative committee
which is investigating the charges against
him that he objects Ito being dragged
over the country" by any subcommittee
and made an exhibition of as a person
who is guilty of conduct unbecoming q
Senator.
y majority of the committee seems dis
posed to respect his wishes in the mat
ter. and it was stated to-day that the
subcommittee may not make its trim to
St Louis. where il had been understood
important testimony might be obtained
bearing upon the charges that are pend-
ing against Mr.. Bailey. until next week.
The books Of the Waters Pierce oil
Company, which are said to contain a
record of Mr.. Bailey's transactions with
Mr. Pierce, have been shipped to Austin.
and will arrive here tomorrow
The anti-Bailey members of the COM
mittee expressed surprise that Mr.
Bailey's attorneys had the books shspped
to Austin when it was understood that
they were to remain in St. Louis and be
examined there by the subcommittee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
WAKES FROM LONG TRANCE
Denver Man Tramps Half Across the
Continent Out of Mind.
senses Aroused by Pictures of the
Scenes Near Hts Fathers
Home in Maine.

Auburn. Me. Feb. l3-Nahum Morrill,
Wing. who mysteriously disappeared
from his home in Denver. September (,
and wandered aimlesly from place TO
place until he regained his senses in New
Orleans last Saturday, reached the home
Of his father. Judge George c. Wing,
in this city. yesterday.
While Mr. Wings mental condition is
now normal. he is weak physically and
nervous. He can offer no explanation
for his strange actions during the last
five months. The last he remembers is
that he kissed his wife and child good by
and started for the Office Of the Southern
Pacific Railway Company. where he had
been employed as freight solicitor for
nine years.
This was the morning Of September 4
He did not reach the Office and a mes
senger was sent for him. Pinkerton de-
tectives and city detectives kept up a
systematic search for weeks without
getting q single clew. Two months ago
the hunt was abandoned; he was given
up as dead, and Mrs Wing. with her
child. came East.
Mr. Wing SAYS his reason returned as
suddenly as he lost it. but for five months
life had been a blank 10 him When he re-
gained MS mental faculties in New Or
leans he had 90 INQUIRE the name of the
city. He does not know how long he had
been there or how he got there. HIS
mental breakdown is attributed 10 hard
work. He had so in his pocket when he
left Denver. and does not know how he
paid his way. His habits are temperate.
his domestic life was happy, and his bus
mess accounts were correct
In May, 1904, Mr.. Wing started from his
home. 1906 Columbia street. Denver 10 the
Offices of the Southern Pacific Company.
and was later found wandering barefoot
about the street. The following day he
regained his reason. 1t is believed that he
walked a good part Of the way from Den
yer to New Orleans. He with his wife
and child will remain at his fathers
home in Auburn for an indefinite period
Later they viii resume their residence in
Denver, where Mr.. Wing owns q large
property.
Wing came to himself while walking
along the street. He had Deered into a
shop window containing post cards de-
picting Maine water-resOrJ scenes, when
it suddenly dawned upon him that he was
lost in a strange city.
Wing feared for himself and rushed to
the parish prison There he told the po-
lice that he had been asleep since the
early part of last September. He was
thought to be mentally unbalanced al the
time, but subsequent kilograms to Denver
and Auburn served to confirm his remark
able statements
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
STRAUS MAKES INNOVATION.
InauEurates Regular Conferences of
Chiefs of His Department..

i new departure WAS made ypCtnr-
day I'm administrative affairs by Secre-
tary Straus, of the Department of
Commerce and Labor, who assembled
ali the chiefs of bureaus of that de-
partment for what is termed the first
cabinet meeting" It is believed that
the efficiency Of the department will be
increased and the public service largely
promoted by holding regular confer
ences of chiefs of bureaus.
The business assigned to the several
bureaus, and the relations OF one to the
others being discussed in this manner
is likely to result in preventing dupli-
cation Of work, viii keep the Secretary
fully informed OF the progress of the
public business, and bring to him the
ready advice and prompt cooperation
of his principal assistants whenever
needed.
It was explained by the Secretary
that there was no purpose to aggran-
die any one bureau. On the contrary
it was desired to increase the import
ance and add to the strength Of all bv
coordinate and harmonious operations
thus securing a combined momentum
that would be creditable 20 the entire
department and advantageous to the
general public. It Is proposed for the
present TO hold these cabinet meet
ings' twice a month.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
WARNED OF MOB'S COMING.
Woman lIoonSGliner Textiles I'm tho
johnson Lynching Case.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Chattanooga, Tenn. Feb 13.-Rather a
sensational turn was taken in the exam
ination Of witnesses in the contempt
cases against Sheriff Shipp>and Others in
connection with the lynching of Ed.
Johnson, when Ellen Baker. moon
sinner, took the stand.
She swore that she came into the jaiI
office about o'clock to ask the night
jailer to write letter for her, and that
he warned her to go back to her room al
once, declaring that a mob intended to
storm the Jail that night and lynch John
SON The mob came that night. and the
government expects this witness to be
especially valuable in showing that the
sheriff should have had knowledge Of the
intended lynching, and should have made
preparations to guard the United States
prisoner.
J. /. Chivangton, newspaper man. de-
clared on the stand that DR.. J. O. SUIT
ton. one of the most prominent physicians
Of the city, led the mob into the county
jail.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
WOMEN MOB POLICE
SuffragiStS at London Storm
the House Of Commons.
BATTLE LASTS FOR SIX HOURS
Starts After Several Fiery
Speeches Are Made, aud First Clash
Is with Mounted ConstHbIes-Efnk
ArRas and sing "John Browns
Body" as They start on March.

london. Feb 13.-T0r nearly six hours
this evening forces Of the government.
both horse and foot. were engaged I'm re-
pelliug a desperate attack on the House
OF Commons by vOte-seeking women.
There were two phases Of the battle both
being desperately contested.
The women We're finally routed. with
many casualties. including some cuts.
abrasions. and contusions. There was a
great loss Of millinery. hairpins. and SINH
lar light impcdimentia Fifty-seveu of
the attacking force were captured. The
victorious police received some slight
bodily injuries and the temporary loss Of
a few helmets.
II was to denoUncc the omission from
the Kings speech opening the session Of
Parliament Of any reference TO the en-
franchisement of women. and to cele-
brate the first anniversary Of the open
ing Of the vOte-demanding campaign that
several hundred women gathered I'm Cax-
ton Hall this afternoon and listened TO
fiery speeches by their leaders.
Women Fired by Speeches.
These speeches fired the enthusiasm OF
the women. and finally it was decided TO
march to the House Of Commons and de-
mand votes Many. however. baked. and
only about 200 Joined the procession. which
marched with arms linked, singing. John
Browns Body
The police did not interfere with the
procession at the start. but as they per-
sisted a few mounted constabIes were
ordered to turn the procession. They
edged their horses against the front
ranks; these were broken and the march
ers were halted. The women rejected all
the persuasions of the commanding in
spectors to quit and in a few moments
they again advanced toward the ParIia-
ment buildings.
Thereupon the police began to break up
the demonstration. Some of the women
stood with their arms linked and re-
fused TO bulge Others dashed in small
parties to the doors of Parliament, where
the police repulsed them.
Thirty-four Are Arrested.
The fighting, pushing, struggling. shrek
ing, and excited flights into the lobby Of
the House of Commons and the prompt
elections occupied an hour. Ultimately,
after thirty-four of the women were ar
rested, the others retired. defeated. before
concerted movement of the mounted
police. Later The women rallied their
forces for a second attack The women
again formed in line and moved again to
attack the House OF Commons.
The police this time did not temporize
with them They pushed their way among
the ranks and scattered them right and
left
In the second fight twenty-threc more
women and the husband Of one of them
were arrested. All were bailed out.
Some of the women complain volublv of
the violence of the police. but many of
the onlookers We're more impressed by the
violence of the women. The worst of
them cast all dignity 10 the winds and be-
haved like maniaCS
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
RETURNS TO FOOTLIGHTS.
Fannie Ward Says Criticisms Did
Not Discourage Her.

Philadelphia. Pa, Feb. I3.-Angered By
her decide to give up the stage. Fannie
Ward, wife Of Joe Lewis. the South
African millionaire. retook her place to-
niglI- in Kyrle Bellows play, a Mar
riage Of Reason"
Miss Ward denied strongly that the
utterance Of any critic had anything to do
with her absence since Monday There
was only one paper Which roasted" she
said. 'aud I wouldn't care if all did
1t would only make me more determined
10 play"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
ITALY's POPULATION SMALLER.
Deaths Outnumber Births in Some
Provinces; Others Are Stationary.

Rome Feb. 13.-Recent statistics
show that Italy's population for the
last five years has been gradually de-
creasing. In several Of the provinces
which furnish the largest contingents
of emigrants. the deaths already out
number the births. while in others the
population is stationary
The lack OF laborers is felt every
where throughout the country.
Emigration is considered to be the
main cause Of the depOpulation- Hence
the government, instead of encourag-
ing it as heretofore. intends to adopt
restrictive measures
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
ADMIRAL'S COUSIN MISSING.
Police send Ont Alarm for Relative
OF RobIey -. Evans.

New York. Feb. -I3.-Gcneral alarm has
been sent out for Hugh II Evans. sixty
seven years oid, cousin OF Rear Ad-
miral Robley D. Evans. L. S. n He was
reported missing TO the police Of the West
l9gth street station by his son. Richard
". G.. Evans
Young Evans said his father. who is a
retired merchant. left his home. I2S West
Nlnelleth street, Monday evening, for 4
walk. He failed TO return 10 his home.
and although search was made among
his friends no one had seen him. The
son said Evans had been in the city but
three months. and was unaCcustomed 10
the streets. When he left his home Evans
had So i'm his pockets
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
TRUST COMPANIES BARRED.
Nebraska VIII Not Permit senator
MilIard to Organize Concern.

Omaha Nebr., Feb. 13-Secretary Shaw
viii not become resident Of Omaha
when he retires from the Cabinet in
March The State legislature to-day
killed the bill permitting trust companies
to be organized and operated in this
State. and therefore the company which
Mr. Shaw was 90 head cannot be organ-
lied.
It has been reported here that Senator
Mhiard was 90 organize a 100000 trust
company, of which Shaw was 10 become
the president But the banking interests
OF the state welded so much influence
that the bin permitting trust companies
TO organize in Nebraska was killed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
FAVOR IRISH HOME RULE.
Members of British Cabinet VIII
Take Up Important Matter.

London. Feb BIN the House OF Com
mons to-day Augustine Birrel, president
Of the board Of education. discussing the
bill 20 improve the government of Ire
land. said
The prime minister and myself are
perfectly satisfied that the only solution
that would give satisfaction to the ma
jority Of the population of ireland would
be what is generally called home rule
parliament. This being SO. the prime
minister would never make himself re-
sponsible for any measure which might
obstruct or interfere with the fulfrment
Of these hopes"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
SPECIAL POLICEMAN KILLED.
Another New York Police Officer Ar
rested In the Case.

New York, Feb. l3.-ManHie Frey, a
special policeman, died in the Gouver-
neur Hospital this morning from a bull
let wound in his head. Gustave Weir
another special policeman. is locked up
Frey was shot just after midnight out
side dance hall at $50 Suffolk street
Mamie Frey lived at 50 Second street,
and was stationed in front of the Cafe
Liberty, or Little Hungary. on East
Houston street. Weir was on duty at
$50 Suffolk street, and lives at Al East
Ninth street After the shooting. Weir
went home and changed his clothing.
donning a civilian suit He turned back
again after he got a short distance
away and was arrested by Roundsman
Mass. of the Eldridge street station.
The wounded man died without being
able to give the police any informa-
ton.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
EX-G0v. HIGGINS FUNERAL.
Remains TO he Inferred In Family
Plot TO-mOrrOYv Afternoon.

Olean. n. Y. Feb. l3-Telegrams Of
sympathy have been received by the
hundred to-day by Mrs. Frank W. Hig-
gins, on the death of the ex-governor.
Gov. Hughes sent one from Boston, and
President Roosevelt one from Washing
ton, which was beautiful in sentiment.
The body OF the ex-governor will be
quietly laid away late Friday afternoon
in the Mount View Cemetery, where the
family plot is and where large mauso-
leum is 10 be built in the spring
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
DIES AT SERMON ON DEATH.
Aged Newark Man Expires In Crowd,
ed Church During Se@ ices.

Newark. n. J.. Feb. B.-DuTlng a ser
mon on Death" by Rev Polycsrp
Scheerer at St Msrys Roman Catholic
Church, High street. last night. William
Ehinger. about sixty years old, of so
Broad street was stricken with apoplexy
and died instantly.
The church at the time was crowded
with people as It Was the beginning Of
the lenten devotions People in the rear
who noticed Efinger's position called the
priests and Effinger was carried into the
priory- doctor was summoned, but
EfiDgcr was dead when ne arrived
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
THREE DIE IN EXPLOSION.
TvVenfy-sEx others Hurt when Res
taurant FaIIs at Los Angeles.

Los Angeles. Cal. Feb 13.-Three
people were killed six others danger
ously hurt. and more than twenty in
jured to-day about noon by the explo-
sion of gas in "a restaurant at ia West
Second street The explosion ruined
the two-story brick building in which
the restaurant was situated. The roof
was lifted and fell back with a crash.
For several hours the police and fire
department were busy taking the in
iured from the ruins
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
KILLED IN LENOX LIBRARY.
Laborers Fall from Broken ScaRoId-
ing and Three Are Dead

New York. Feb. l3-Four men who
were working among the girdcrs above
the main readlng-room Of the Lenox
Library. installing ventilator tubes,
tumbled fifty feet from broken scafold-
ing this afternoon
One Of them died FIVE minutes after
striking the cement floor. Two others
died in hospitals during the evening. The
fourth IS so badly hurt that be Is also
likely TO die
Charles Walters. foreman IN charge of
the work, was arrested.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
WANTS A LARGER FLEET.
BeresfOrd Declines Command Unless
More Vessels Are Supplied.

London, Feb. l&-It is stated unOfficially.
but apparently accurately that Admiral
Lord Charles Beresford, now in America
in connection with the estate Of bis
brother, who recently died in Mexico, has
refused to accept the command Of the
Channel Squadron. 20 which he has been
gazetted, unless there be given TO him
what he considers a sufficient number OF
ships Of all classes TO defend home wa
ters-ships TO be trained under him in
time OF peace.
II is understood that the refusal was
elected by the admiralty's intention to
reduce the fleet to fourteen battle ships,
fouF armored and three unarm0red cruis-
ers.
u is said that the admiralty will COM
ply with Lord Charles demands.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Nirginia-Fair to-day and
tomorrow: colder tomorrow ;
fresh southwesterly winds.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
RIGID INQUIRY OPENS
into SEA DISASTER
LarchmOnt Survivors Sum
mOned by Government.
TO ASK ABOUT LIFE LOSS
Conduct of Officers and Crews to
Be Investigated.

+ neral ship, with Nineteen Sur
vivOFs and Many Ice-incrusted
Bodies, Reaches ProvideBee-Res-
cued Victims Tell VerribIe Tale of
Struggle on ship and Suffering on
Raft-Captain saved Only Two.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
LOCAL

I-Japanese Problem Nears Adjustment
2-Machinists Discuss Foundry Fight.
2-Webber Bill Hearing To-day.
2-La Toilette Wins Gas Fight.
5-Hermann Case Adjourned.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

Federal Inquiry Into Ship Disaster.
Woman SuffraEists Storm Parliament
l-Thaw Trial Is Halted
3-Bank Shortage Now S565, 600.
3-Hoarded Gold Found at Frederick.
9-Johns Hopkins Students at War
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
CONGRESS.

4-Transfers and Gas Discussed.
4-Immigration Bill Agreement.
EPresident Urges Land Leases.
4-McCreaTy Offers Tariff Amendment.
4-Senate Passes Appeals Bill,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
The surest of All Iucomes

Is that derived from bank account. De-
post your surplus funds in banking dept
Of Union Trust Co., Iil4 F. Interest paid
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-14
JAPANESE PROBLEM
NEARS ADJUSTMENT
Amendment to Immigrant
Bill Is Agreed To.
NEWS SENT TO TOKYO
Efforts Now Being Made to Sc
cure Understanding There.

President Is to Have Power to For
bid Entrance of Persons Whose
Presence May he Detrimental 10
Labor COBdifiOns-CaIffor Are
Satisfied with New MoYe-To Have
Another Conference Friday.