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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-23
sues JAMES J. HILL
|Clarence n. Venner of New
York Wants 100000
From Rail Magnate.
SAYS FRAUD RESORTED TO
Court Proceeding at Minneapolis Grows
Out of Deal by Which Control
of 60" Was Secured.

Minneapolis, Mimi, July 23.-James
j. Hill has been asked to account for
Sl0000,000 which he, according TO a
complaint, Illegally and fraudulent
acquired" as personal profit out of Il
transaction by which the Great North
ern and the Northern Pacific railways
secured control of the Burlington rail.
road on April 20. 1901 The cOBI-
plant was filed in the Ramsey county
court at st. Paul yesterday afternoon.
Clarence H. Venner of New York is
the plaintiff and summons were filed
on Hill several days ago. These kinds
of proceedings are nc novelty in Ven
ner. He is a busy financial bee seek.
ing honey in courts of law. He n.
ways goes after corporations.
Bares Lines of Scheme.
Venner alleges that James J. Hill
was until April last president of the
Great Northern railroad, and that on
Nov. l, 1900, he and other officers ana
directors OF the Great Northern enter
ed into a scheme TO obtain in con-
junction with the Northern Pacific
Illlipdu al IlloIliilS illltItSi III NIi1
Chicago. Burlington and Quincy.
On April %, 1901. James J. Hill WAS
authorized by the board of directors to
make a purchase of Burlington at $21J
share, which he did some time be-
fore Jan. l. 1902. in conjunction wi h
the Northern Pacific, paying $2l5,l5l-
400, for the purpose of which joint co..
lateral trust funds were issued by the
two railroads.
Allegations Against Hill.
The complaint alleges that Hip,
knowing of the plan to purchase tho
Burlington by the stockholders of the
two roads. "in violation of his duty as
officer and director of the Great North
ern, conceived and entered into certain
illegal plans to make a large profit foT
! himself personally. and at the expense
and to the loss and damage Of the
Great Northern. by personally pur-
| chasing and causing to be purchase
and held for him subject to his control
large amount of the capital stock OF
the Chicago Burlington and Quincl
railroad company, which was acquired
ut prices far in advance of those paid
! by him for stock by the Great North
ern and Northern Pacific railway cOrl
Ipanies."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-23
EXPLAINS Object
Baron HayaShi Admits His Visit
to Seoul Was on a State
Mission.
BUT ENTIRELY INNOCENT
Surprised at Abdicaton of Emperor
Just as He Arrived-Must Be
Strong Government.
BUT ENTIRELY INNOCEN-

Seoul, July 23.-VicOmt Hayash
the Japanese foreign minister, de
scribes his visit to Seoul as an excur
sion during the government holidays
made for the purpose of communicai
ing TO Marquis Ito the demand made
by public feeling in Japan for rectid
cation of existing conditions in Kore4
and also consul with the Marquis Is
to what should be done.
In view of the grave state of the
present crisis Viscount Hayash has
consented to say that the abdicatiOn Oi
the emperor occurred simultaneously
with his arrival in Seoul. and was Z
surprise and disappointed his plans
| Neither Marquis Ito nor japan hai
contrary. if consulted thy would moi
have advised it.
Had Heavy Responsibilities.
Regarding the report that he came
to Korea on a special mission. Wis
count Hayashi admitted that it WAS
true that he came entrusted with hi
governments program. Japan's posi-
tion here was delicate and its respOn
sibilities were great. An intrudina
government was impossible and ths
plan to murder all the cabinet mem
bers was reported to be a scheme @
the emperor for his restoration tC
power with cabinet wholly anti
Japanese was unthinkable. RegarC
ing possible plans for the future gov
ernment Hayashi said that the Koredl
throne had nothing to fear from tn;
| Japanese. but there must be a com
petent organized administration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-23
Troops Called Out.

Cordons of police kept the crowds in
check for an hour or more, but then
lost control of them, the masses push
ing and crushing forward TO the doors
with the evident intention of securing
entry. There were many shouts from
the crowd of ''Hau is not guilty" the
voices penetrating the court room.
Finally two companies of infantry and
a squadron of mounted police drove the
rioters away. Infantry with fixed bay
Onets cleared all streets within 800
yards of the court house.
The demonstration in favor of Hau
appears to be due largely to the same
maudlin sentiment which has made a
hero of many another accused of a dar-
ing crime. To the unthinking, Hau's
daring trip to Baden Baden made him
appear hero. Hau will appeal.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-04-17
COLUMBIA'S Pixies
As Viewed By The Cumberland
County News.

We are Informed, through reliable
source, that Columbia has 'backed
square down" on her proposition to
build her share of the pike to Green's
burg. Our informant stated that
Greensburg has raised her share of the
money and put it up to Columbia to do
likewise when they (Columbia) refused
to do anything of the kind. Green's
burg then told Columbia if Adair coun-
ty would build five miles of the pike
Green county would built the remain
ing portion. Columbia gently informed
them they could do nothing of the kind
and as a last resort Greensburg said
they would build the entire line them
selves as they were determined to have
the pike This is the same Columbia
that proposed" to join Cumberland
county in pike. Burkesville sent a
committee to investigate their "propo-
sition" and it required about thirty
minutes of said committees time to dis
cover that Columbia was more than
willing to ''talk" about pixies if some
one else would build them, but when
the time came to talk about the fl
nances required for said undertaking
Columbia was not there. 1t seems to
us that Bro. Harris of The News and
Bro. Stapp of The Spectator have not
been treated right in the matter, as
they were given to understand that Co
lumbia wanted pixies and her citizens
were ready to help build them, and
with this belief they published state
ments which led to the matter being
taken up by other towns that compell-
ed Columbia to show her hand.
The News is correct in the above
statement. Not only has Columbia
''fiunked'' but the Adair Fiscal Court
as well. This body has decided that
Adair's roads are good enough, and con-
fidentally, we expect they will build a
wall around the county at the next
term.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-04-17

Rest is the great restorer. We tire our
muscles by exercise and then rest to re-
store them; yet great many of us do
not stop to think how little rest we give
to our stomachs. AS a usual thing no
part of our bodies is so generally over
worked as our digestive organs. A
tired and overworked stomach will give
signs of distress to which we pay no
heed until at last Dyspepsia takes hold.
Indigestion is just warning, and if we
heed the warning we can easily avoid
further consequences. Kodol is a most
thorough stomach relief. 1t digests
what you eat and gives the stomach
the needed rest and greatly assists in
restoring it to its normal activity and
usefulness. Kodol is sold on guaran-
tee relief plan. 1t is sold here by Page
& Dohoney.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-04-17

agin you. Melvin told him to proceed
with the trial Mr.. Hawk Morrison
was sworn and deposed as follows: He
was at Logue's on the morning of the
difficulty, and Melvin came trying to
collect sixty cents that he said Logue
owed him. He had gun, a big knife,
a club and rock in each coat pocket.
Logue and us all run into the house,
shut the door and fastened it to keep
Melvin from getting in, and Melvin, he
seed Logue through the window and
shot at him, and sot the bed afire, and
we uns was skered and put the bed out.
Melvin then went away, and in a little
bit he cum back. What did he go away
for? asked the Attorney; 81 lowed he
went after weepens." Then Logue's
mother lowed she'd pay Melvin, and
then Melvin, he seemed satisfied.
bud Bomar was then examined, Mr..
Bomar, said the lawyer. tell this court
what you know about this fight. "Well,
there wernt any fight, Melvin is very
clever Teller, and was just mad" Did
not Melvin shoot at your brother, Logue?
Eyes, but Melvin was just mad, Mel
vim did'n mean any HARM" Did he set
the bed on fire? Eyes, but Melvin did
not aim to do that, he shot at Logue
and he missed Logue and hit the bed,
didn't burn the bed much, we all put it
out" Did you get knocked down? "Y es.
but that's very common IN fight, Mel
vim was just mad, Melvin's a very
clever Teller. Aunt Winnie, that's
Logue's mamma, she lowed she'd pay
the sixty cents, and she said to Melvin,
said she" Don't tell, said the Attorney,
what somebody else said, tell what you
saw. That's what I'm comm to, Aunt
Winnie says to Melvin, says she; this
court can't hear what aunt Winnie
said, Numbered his honor The wit
ness raised his voice several degrees,
and began, Aunt Winnie says to Mel
vim; Silence, shut your mouth, this
court are got as good ears as any man,
but they amt for to hear no old mans
gobblement thout its under oath. But
Squire thought, shut your mouth, a
witness has no right to think in court.
Now sir, go on with your statement,
and don't go circumlocutin all over God
Almight's earth, or this court will find
a way to substract the truth from you.
(To Be Continued)
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-04-17
PURE BRED EGGS FOR SALE.

80 B. P. Rock, 81, Yant Kyle and
Club strain; 80 S. G. Brown Leghorn,
Bright and Jackson strain; Is Buff Wy
andotts, Lewis and Wells strain. 2O-2t.
MRS. E. B. LEACHMAN, Greensburg.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-04-17
CARPETS.

A good line of samples from which to
select full wool ingram carpets to fit
YOUR room. Also nice line of sample
mattings. 5. w. BECK q 20.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-04-17
FOR SALE.

Four thoroughbred, subject to regis
ter Berkshire boars, ready for use. $40
each. T. C TAYLOR,
22-4t Campbellsville, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-04-17

| offer the services of my beautiful
young horse, Fayett Artist, for $12- 80
to insure living colt. He will be linn
tied to 20 mares. If you like him now
is the time to make engagement. At
Coffey Bros, stable.
21-3t A. S. CHEWING
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-04-17

The Daily Herald is worth $500 per
year and is good paper, but by a
special proposition we make it to you
in connection with the News at $1.00
but your subscription to our paper must
be paid ir advance.
Send all orders to the Adair County
News, Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1907-04-17
SAVE MONEY.

We have made clubbing arrangements
with the following papers.
Louisville Herald daily CD m
Adair County News (weekly) Y@'VV
Courier Journal weekly Ct IN
Adair County News (weekly) Yi'CV
Louisville Herald (weekly) COX
Adair County News weekly Ya.AC
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09
Dr.. Shops
Night Cure
DAHLS DRUG STORE

It's pleasure to tell our readers
about Cough Cure like DR.. Shops.
For years DR.. Shoop has fought against
the use of Opium, Chloroform, or other
unsafe ingredients commonly found in
Cough remedies. DIR. Shoop, it seems,
has welcomed the Pure Food and Drug
Law recently enacted, for he has work
ed along similar lines many years. For
nearly 20 years DR.. Shops Cough Cure
containers have had a warning printed
OH them against Opium and other
narcotic poisons. He has thus made it
possible for mothers to protect their
children by simply insisting. on having
DR. Shops Cough cure. Sold at Dahl's
Drur Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09

Child labor in Wisconsin is not the
crying evil that it is in some of the
eastern and southern states. But it is an
evil from which we can not claim to be
free, and while the national congress has
in mind the passage of stringent law
for the entire country it will be wise
for us to wait for that body which
moves slowly and in many instances in
the line of least resistance, and the great
power Of resistance comes from those
who max a business Of praying up
on the child life Of the Nation. A
reasonable and efficient law in regu-
lation and control of child labor, to-
gether with provision for more rigid
compulsory education, will do much to
give to future generations better and
more sturdy manhood and womannood.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09

81 want TO give some valuable advice
to those who suffer with lame back and
kidney trouble, says j. R. Blankenship,
of Beck, Tenn. 81 have proved to an
absolute certainty that Electric Bitters
will positively cure this distressing con-
dition. The first bottle gave me great
relief and after taking few more
bottlss, was completely cured; so
completely that it becomes a pleasure
to recommend this great remedy. !"
Sold under guarantee at A j. Johnson's
drug store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09

Hartman, the railroad magnate, is
riding to fall. He may think that the
people of this great country do not
understand his movements, or that if
they do, they are needless of them. In
this he is nightly mistaken, and one
day he will awake to the fact that he
is up against it. And it might he well
for him to note the fact that that day
is not far distant.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09

The horrors of the awful railway
wrecks of which we read almost every
day, bring the suggestion that the
Wisconsin railroad commission should
be given more power to bring about a
better physical management of Wiscon-
sin railroads. 1t is true that in our
tate the roads are pretty well managed,
but not yet are they under control.
The switch tower has too great part
il directing the destiny of cargoes Ct
humanity when the charge should be
plabed higher up, closer to the seat of
nominal authority.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09

1t is now little more than a week
since those New Year resolutions were
made. How about them, are they still
in a good state of preservation, or
have they been put away to answer the
same purpose in 1908? The breaking
o resolves is greater evil than is the
breaking OF the moral law, for in the
latter event PREPARATION may be made
and pardon secured; but when the good
resolu ion is broken the moral nature
is perverted and self-confession of
W eadness is made that cannot be ex-
pIoged from the record and the mem
DRY Of which will be plague continr-
olsly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09

To stop a cold with t'Preventics" is
safer than to let it run and cure it
afterwards. Taken at the "sneeze stage
Preventics will head off all colds and
Grippe, and perhaps save you from
Pneumonia or Bronchitis. Preventics
are little toothsome candy cold cure
tablets selling in cent and 25 cent
boxes. If you are chilly, if you be-
gin to sneeze, try Preventics. They
will surely check the cold, and please
you. Sold at Dahl's Drug Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09

CONSIN.
ance. The mills nf legislation are
about to start again and the people
of Wisconsin wait to see what the
grinding shall be. The Inauguration
predecessors, but was invested with
the added dignity of the swearing in
Of Justice W. II. Timlin. whose ac-
QUESTION gives the supreme court its
full complement of seven members.
The ceremonies took place Monday
noon In the senate chamber, the oath
Of office being administered as usual
by Justice j. r. Cassoday, while com
mlttees of Madison citizens, headed by
former Senator II. NJ. Bashford, looked
after the details.
Inaugural Ball Omitted.
The charred and ruined old capitol
was decked out brayely with palms
and roses for the occasion and re-
called to the veterans present many
similar festivals Of It's PALMER days.
In the afternoon the state officers re-
cclved In their various offices while
Mrs. Davidson gave a reception at the
executive residence in honor Of Their
wives. There was not little diSap-
pointment on the part Of the younger
set OF Madison society that the Gus
to'nary inaugural bail was omitted
Governor Davidson discouraged TIN
Idea, not that he is not In his elo-
mcnt In the ballroom, as he is quite Il
favorite with the muse of the many
tw!nkltug feet. but he cares little for
display and he was unwilling to nut
the state to the expense Of a function
To- be enjoyed practically 10y Madison
people alone and which has Of recent
years been robbed OF much of the
formality tAat should attach to an o..
casion OF so dignified a nature. How
ever. the disappointed ones should -lfot
let their young hearts repine is al
ready there is talk OF substituting n
legislative bali In its stead when the
session shall he once merrily on.
Contest for Speaker.
The eve of organization OF the two
houses finds many politicians w in she
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09

elections OF last fan had some rather
unusual results. For instance, Milwau-
kee county sends an entirely new dele
cation. save for three Social Democ'"ts
who are returned. while Dane. the -
ond most Important county. sends an
entirely new delegation of three.
The Missing Ones.
Among the missing ones in the, as
sembly will be number who played
large parts in the last session and We're
particularly conspicuous on the fioor.
Their amber includes Speaker Len
root and Wallace Andrew of the SUI
perlor district: Ernest y. Warner Of
Dane, author of the new civil service
law; John $. Donald Of Dane: Roy {.
Smoker, the ready young member OF
Iowa county: Henry Johnson OF De-
onto. prominent for his work in legis-
iation affecting the charitable and
penal institutions. and A. III. Dahl OF
Vernon county, who retires after long
and conspicuous seryicn TO bccoma
state treasurer.
In spite of the going of these
worthless. however. the assembly will
not be without It's orators. AinnnS
those returned are number equally
conspicuous with the outgoing ones
mentioned. Captain Pliny Norcross of
JaneSyiIle. a ready parlimenfar!sh,
comes back. as does Duncan MctireS1r
Of Platteville. the veteran educator,
whose words carry great weight Then
there are +. w. Leroy OF Marinette
and ii. L. Ekern of Whitehall. rival
candidates for speaker. and +. J. Car
penter of Waupaca, whose voice was
often heard at the last session.
Senate viii Be Strong.
The senate will be an unusually
strong EDDY this winter. The changes
have been fewer than often before,
and among the new members are sew
eral who are looked to to give good
account OF themselves. Among them
are three young men, E. T. Fairchild
OF Milwaukee, r. w Brazeau of Grand
Rapids ant Henry Lockney of Wauke-
sha. All of these are recent graduates
of the University of Wisconsin. in
which institution they achieved fame
as brilliant students and particularly
able debaters. That they will take
active parts from the start is assured.
Other new senators of ability are w.
G. Owen of Madison Rock, who sue
ceeds Senator Frear; E. f. Browne of
Waupaea and Page of Milwaukee.
Among the old leaders will be found
Senator Bird of Wausaukee, Hudnall
and SAINT orn of the north, whitehead
OF James Vile, Munson OF Viroqua.
Stout of school fame and Morris OF
Lacrosse The upper house. however,
has not been without its losses. They
include such legislative veterans as
kreutzer, Hatten and Frear and such
we'll known members as Beach, Mer-
ton. Wylie and Wipperman.
A. o. BARTON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09
A Notre Dame Lady

win send free with full instructions, some Of
this simple preparation for the Of leucorrhoea
liberation dsplacements. falling of the womb.
scanty OF painful periods. tumors or growths, hot
spine pain in the back. and ali female troubles.
to all sending address To mothers of suffering
daughters will explain successful home treat
ment If you decide to continue il win only cost
about IL cents a week to guarantee a cure Tell
other sufferers of il. that is all ask If you are
interested write now and tell your suffering friends
o II, Address Mrs, M. Summers. box i'll. NOtre
Dame Indiana.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09

Slowly, but surely, the railway cor
porations are beginning to realize that
they are not the whole thing, either in
Wisconsin or in the Nation. A few
more years may be given to them where
in their riotous methods may be pur-
sued, but the end is III sight when the
people will come into possession of the
land and of the fruits thereof.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09
LIVELY TIMES IN
MADI1ON AGAIN
Statesmen, Politicians and
Ofhceseekers Flock to
the City.
GOV. DAVIDSON INAUGURATION
charred and Ruined Old Capitol
Decked Out BraveIy for
the Occasion.
Much Interest in Contest for Speaker
ship of the Lower House-Pat-
ronage Snaps Thing of
the Past.

Madison. Wis, Jan. S.-With TIE
opening of the legislative session fol-
lowing hard on the heels of the in
auguration Of Governor Davidson
Madison is rapidly filing up with
statesmen. politicians and place seek
ers and he corridors and Hobbies of
the hotels and state house have as
sumed a familiar. Old-time appear
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09

Atty. Gen. Sturdevant has sued tie
Burlington road for $l4, GA for alleged
back taxes, due the state for failure On
the part of the company to report its
entire gross earnings for taxation pur-
poses during the years 1897 to 1903, in
clRSiun
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09

Carrie Nation is in Washington, T. c.
to tongue lash Cortelyou for prohibit
ing her sending souvenir hatehets
through the, mails. She attended a
ball the other night to see how such
things are carried on in the national
capital and she says that what they
call waltzing, is plain, everyday, pre-
miscuous hugging.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09

1t is undigested food that causes sour
ness and painful indigestion. Kodol is
a solution of vegetable acids. 1t d.
gests what you eat, and corrects the
deficiencies of digestion. kodol con-
forms to the National Pure Food and
Drug Law. Sold here by o. f. Davis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09
PREPARE TO PAY TAXES.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE UN-
~ dersigned Treasurer Of the city OF Viroaua,
will be ready TO receive tax money commencing
December 18th and continuing to January 81. at
one per cent. After that time three per cent.
will be charged for collection. oiiee at Larson
Bros marble shop, from a m. to p. m.
H. p LARSON. City Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09

Defalcations during the year amount
ed to S14, 799, 653. 1t has gotten so a
man is almost afraid to turn over new
leaf lest he should discover new short
age in the ledger.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09
yiRoOUA TOWN TAX

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TAX
y roll is in my hands and ready for collection at
the Bank of Viroqua on Saturdays and at Westby
Bank on Mondays. Collection fee one per cent
until first Of February
o. L. BUCHANAN. Town Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09
TAX NOTICE

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TAX
y roll for town of Franklin is in my hands for
collection. Taxes charged therein is subject To
rayment at my store every day prior to February
l. 1907. except Friday, January p. 1897, viii be
at Folsom and saturday January Is. | viii be in
NirOqua
Dated this nth day Of December 1905
C. b. FoRFSEY. Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-09

Wisconsin's pure food law and its en-
forcement by Dairy and Food Commits
sioner Emery, has already accomplished
vast results, and now with the Nation
al law in effect the accomplishments
are of still greater moment, and we
may confidently expect that within a
few years the wicked business of food