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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
THE FIFTY.NINTH CONGRESS.
Does Many Things and Leaves Others
Undone.

Does Many Things and Leaves Others
Undone.
IL is easy to make UP a formidable
list OF subjects which demanded or
were deserving of favorable considera-
ton by the fifty-ninth congress and
did not get it. When over against
these are set the important matters
which It did act on, they SO greatly
outweigh the others that all sins of
omission may well be overlooked
The congress which has ended its Ia
bors las made remarkable and hon
orable record. 1t made a serious at
tempt TO carry out the will of the
people where that will was clearly
manifested. The efforts of the presi-
dent IN behalf of the railroad rate law
and the meat inspection law were e..
fective because congress knew tlst
the people stood behind him. Mary
measures whish he favored, but which
did not seem to interest the public,
met with Indifferent treatment.
The significance of the great legisla-
tive achievements of the last congress
cannot be misunderstood. They are
an assertion of national authority in
new directions for the protection Of
the public. This is a necessary as
serton, although it would not have
seemed so to the statesmen of fifty
years ago. The industry of the
country has become so dependent
upon the railroads that it is matter
of national concern that they should
be so effectively regulated that the
men who own and operate them shall
not have it in their power to overtax
and cripple industry.
Fraudulent ingenuity @sas carried to
an extreme in the production OF adul-
terated foodstuffs and drugs. State
laws did little to hinder the fragrant
rascality of the men who were cneat-
ing and poisoning the public. The
people tired of being sw.ndled, turned
to congress for relief, and congress
gave it in the shape of the pure food
and the meat inspection laws. This
was legislation in the interest of the
public morals as we'll as the public
health.
The disclosures of fraudulent finan-
ciering in connection with railroads
and of dishonest methods on the part
of some manufacturers have disguised
the public and have led to a demand
for more honesty in business life. If
there are fraudulent practices not yet
exposed the public wants them
brought to light and legislation enact
ed which shall put an end to them IL
the states cannot do it, then the ma
tional government must.
The fifty-ninth congress has failed 10
economic where it could easily have
done so. 1t has refused to do justice
to the Philippines as regards the sugar
and tobacco tariff duties. There have
been other shortcomings. But it has
attended to the matters which tie
people were demanding it should act
on.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
WASHINGTON.

The monthly statement of the pub
tic debt shows reduction of $11,5SS.-
2SS in March.
Senator Foraker declines all prop
ositions looking to a compromise
with Secretary Taft.
The census bureau estimates that
the population of continental United
States in 1906 was S3.941,5 $40. an in
crease of 1896, 995 since 1900.
President Roosevelt says the state
ment attributed to E. H. Hartman
that the president appealed to him for
financial aid in 1904 is a deliberate
and willful untruth.
resident Roosevelt. in order to re-
store public confidence in railway
securities, sent a letter to the presi-
dent of the Illinois Manufacturers as
ISOLATION in which he makes clear
that the law-abiding roads need fear
nothing. but that he believes govern
ment supervision to be essential.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
OBITUARY.

Two risn and two women in buggy
were killed by fast Alton train two
miles east OF Kansas City.
II. w Goode Of Portland, Ore, who
was president of tbs Lewis and Clark
exposition, died in Atlantic City. n.
IT,, Of Bright's disease and pneumonia.
Edward c. Nichols, late vice presi-
dent and general manager of the
South Side Elevated Railway Com
pany and president OF the village Of
haywood, ILL.,, died.
Bishop John c. Cranberry of the
Methodist Episcopal church. south,
died suddenly at his home in Ashland,
va. He was rs years old and had
been bishop since 1882
William B. Thayer, a member OF the
Emery Bird-Thayer Dry Goods com.
pany, conducting large department
store at Kansas City. Mo. died, aged
SIS years, He was born in Coving-
ton, Ky.
The remains of Charles s Stahl.
late captain and former manager of
the Boston American League Baseball
club, who committed suicide at West
Baden were laid to rest at Fort
Wayne, Ind The floral offerings made
q triple bank around the grave. For.
mer Congressman James NJ. Robinson
delivered an eloquent eulogy
William K Niver, former mayor OF
Syracuse. N Y, died. aged ~ years.
Mr.. Niver was at one time general
superintendent OF the western divi-
sion of the Lehigh Valley railroad and
also general agent for the Reading
Coal Company. For time he was
a vice president Of the Boston and
Maine railroad.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10

the marks above the letter.
Now, children" she inquired hope
tuliy. pointing on the blackboard to
the letter and the mark signifying
the long sound. what is this?"
There was long and discouraging
silence; then an embryo cowboy cried
excitedly as he waved his hand: Il
know. teacher; that's Bar A."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
2-cENT FARE IN NEBRASKA.
Senate Passes House Measure for Re
duction Of Rates.

Lincoln, April 2.-On third reading
the senate yesterday passed the house
bill providing that railway companies
shall sell 1,000mile books for 500,
good in the hands u the bearer and
for as many fares as the latter au-
thorizes
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
]. ]. HILL RET|RES
AS PRESIDENT

st. Paul, April S.-J. ]. Hill has re.
signed as president of the Great
Northern and win be chairman of the
board of directors. L. w. Hill, his
son, is now president. Frank n. Nc
Guigan is first vice president. Nc
Guigan will have direct charge of the
operating department.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
BIG FIRE ON lsTHMUs.
Cold Storage Plant Destroyed With
Much Food.

Colon April 2,--The cold storage
establishment Mount Hope, one of
the largest a, most valuable on the
isthmus was a.mCst completely de-
stroyed by fire yesterday. The loss is
several thousand dollars. The build.
ing was filled with large variety of
foodstuffs and other property.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
He Knew.

A teacher in an isolated school sit
uated in the cattle country of Wyom-
ing. where the children learn their
letters from the brands on cattle be-
fore they learn the alphabet, was en-
deavoring to teach her pupils the
different sounds of "a as denoted Nv
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
PEASANTS BECOME QUIET.
Trouble in Roumania Believed to se
Over.

Bucharest, April 2.-An official re-
port, based on intelligence received
from all parts of the country and is
sued yesterday, indicates that tran
guilty is being restored generally
throughout Roumania. Steps are
being taken to deal with the maraud-
ing peasants. who are still active, but
it is now said the peasants are abb
staining from pillage and incendiar-
ism. In conclusion the report says
the violent phase of the agrarian
movement may now be considered
over.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
BEST WORSE; NO ALARM.
Victim of Racine Shooting in Much
Pain and Danger.

Racine. Wis, ApsiI 2.--The condition
of Jacob C. Best. who was shot by
William Dillon, took a turn for tbs
worse yesterday. He suffered severe
pains in the abdomen and it was nee
essary to administer morphine.
DR. Kitto stated that there is no
occasion for alarm and that there
have been no new sinking spells.
Nevertheless the young man is net en-
tirely out of danger. Peritonitis. it is
lated, might set in, and result in
death. But the doctor holds out
hopes that he may pull through. No
more arrests have been made.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10

Wausau, Wis, April 4-Work on
the street railway was resumed. Last
fall the company put down three
miles of track and this year it will
lay several miles more. 1t is pro-
passed 10 cAt,nd the line to Brotew.
FIVE mics north, which line later
viii be extended to Merrill Cars
win be in operation here June l.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
Train Kills Elaamen.

MaTshfeld, Wis, April 3.-Nickolas
snlaefer. aged Sc, fagman for the
Omaha and Northwestern railroads
was killed by an engine backing upon
him He leaves wife and several
children.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10

Marshall. The city of West Bend
vosed for the building of waterworks
by majority of 76. A hot campaign
was made on this question.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
UNKNOWN WOMAN LEAPS
OVER BRINK OF NIAGAR

Niagara Falls. Marcn S0.-An I'M
known woman jumped to death over
the brink of the American falls from
Prospect park yesterday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
MINNESOTA FALLS IN.

Two Cent Rate Bill 6oes &c the
Governor.
st. Paul. April 3.--Both houses Of
the legislature adopted the two cent
fare bill. 1t now goes to
tie governor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
scudder Carries Washington.

West Bend-Complete returns of
Washington county on the indseship
of the 18th circuit gives the following
results: Frame 4S2, Lueck S65, Mer-
ton $40. o'Meara 2,S0S. Scudder car
ries the county by about 400 over
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
beware 0f Oiutmrnts for Cstarrn rns,
Contain Mercury.

HWWNF0 NWGNEEM kWHN
Contain Mercury,
as mercury viii surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when sntering 1t through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians. as the
damags they win do Is tenfold TO the good you
can POSSIBLY derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure manufactured by +. J. Cheney & Co., T0lo-
do, o. contains no mercury and IS taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. In buying Halla
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. II Ia
taken internally, HAd mada in Toledo. Ohio, oy
f. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price &c. per bottle.
Rzli's Family Pills arr the best
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
MARSHALL EASILY
CARRIES STATE
GETS ABOUT THREE VOTES 70
scuDDER's ONE.
CHICAGO DEFEATS dunno
And incidentally Repudiates Hearst
Lueck Elected Judge in the Wau-
kesha Circuit and Rogers Wins
Sharp Fright in Jefferson-The Re-
turns.

! Madison, April 3.-Judge R. D.
Marshall has been reelected a justice
of the supreme court by from three
| to four times as many votes as were
cast for his only opponent, H. T.
Scudder of Marinette. In Marinette
and Taylor counties the latter OBJ
tanned majority, also probably in
Door, near by, and possibly in Ocon,o
and Washington, but every other coun-
ty Judge Marshall evidently has car
ried. In Dane county he has a ma
jority of 5000 or 5000, while In the
capital city alone it will reach at least
10000 The vote every where was
very light.
Judge Samuel d. Hastings, who had
opposition in the Green Bay circuit,
was elected easily by 1000 majority.
His opponent was L. A. Calkins of
Green Bay. E, B. Belden is reelected
circuit judge at Racine without op-
position.
A sharp fight was over the county
judgeship in Jefferson county, but c.
B. Rogers of FIT Atkinson, who had
been appointed to the place by Gov
ernor Davidson, defeated big field
of aspirants.
In Milwaukee ]. C. Karel was elect
ed county judge of the second division
"a place just created by the legisla-
ture. Judges Brace and Neden were
reelected to the Milwaukee municipal
and district courts.
NJ. L. Lueck of juneau was elected
Judge of the 18th circuit.
A notable defeat was that of the
socialistic mayor of Manitowoc by a
straight-out democrat. AT Racine,
Horlick, of matted milk fame, worsted
NJ. NJ. Secor, democrat. At La Crosse
the democrats won on an open lid pol
icy
won on an open-lid policy.
Racine and Kenosha voted for mu-
nicipal ownership of water and light
plants respectively.
Stoughton went wet after a dry
year and Superior all but succeeded
in raising the license to $1,000. 1t
gets $500, as it is. Delevan, Barron
Black River Falls and Omro voted H.
cense; so did Richland Center while
Brooklyn changes from wet to dry.
Lodi remains no-license, and also
Cambridge and Barneveld.
In Chicago.
In Chicago F. A. Busse, republican,
was elected Mayor over E. F. Dunno,
democrat, by 13.112 majority, while
the street car ordinances carried by
over 10000. The socialist vote fell off
10000 The result is big defeat
for Hearst of New York, who sought
to dominate the city.
Wisconsin Results.
Following are scattering returns
from Wisconsin,:
Democrats Sweep La Crosse.
La Crosse Wis, April 3-The dem
ocrats swept the boards in the city
election, electing every candidate and
gettir majority in the council by
enc vote DR.. w. A. Anderson was
elected mayor over George w. Bungs,
by 2S3.
ASHLAND COUNTY.
Burt Williams Wins Again.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10

Scudder Runs Little Better.
Fox Lake-Fox Lake elected Coch
rane mayor and a republican board.
For justice Marshall got 81, Scudder
IA; for circuit Judge, Frame 81, Lueck
81. Omeara "a, Merton 1.-THE town Of
Fox Lake elected Sweeny chairman
and gave Marshall 10, Scudder
Luck 81, Frame 80, Cmeara 3, Mer-
TON
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
ASHLAND COUNTY.
Burt Williams Wins Anain.

Ashand-Burt Williams was reject
ed mayor Of Ashland by 200 majority
over Mr. Dodd Williams favors mu-
nicipal ownership.
Portage All Right.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
$1,000 License Nearly Carries.

Superior-With eight small pre-
cincts in the county to be heard from
Marshall has 1000, Scudder 1.044. In
the city the s1,0O0-license polled 1891
and the s500-license 1858.
Same Old Story Here.
Eau Claire-Eau Claire county, six
precincts out of seventeen, give Mar
shall $40 and Scudder 1922
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Waterloo-Marshall IA, Scudder 10.
For county judge. Conway 159, Rogers
81, Mullberger 35 Bucheit 10, Por-
ter 2.
SAuk COUNTY.
At Marshall's Old Home.
Delton-Marshall II. Scudder 26.
Less than fifty per cent of the vote
was out
Delton is Judge Marshall's boyhood
home and here he owns the finest
farm in the entire county and one Of
the best in the state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
In Chicago.

In Chicago F. A. Busse, republican
was elected Mayor over E. F. Dunno,
democrat, by 13.112 majority, while
the street car ordinances carried by
over 10000. The socialist vote fell off
$4,000. The result is a big defeat
for Hearst of New York, who sought
to dominate the city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
Wisconsin Results.

La Crosse, Wis, April 3.-The dem
ocrats swept the boards in the city
election, electing every candidate and
getti' majority in the council by
enc vote. DR.. w. A. Anderson was
elected mayor over George w. Bungs,
by 922
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
Portage All Right.
DODGE COUNTY.
scudder Runs Little Better

Portage-Marshall 666, scudder 100
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-04
Man Arrested on Suspicion.

CINCINNATI, O., April l.-f the
story of John Hayden, aged 60, ar
rested on suspicion here early this
morning is true, the fourth district
police station is entertaining a future
millionaire. On the prisoners person
was found a bag containing several
hundred amethysts in the rough.
Hayden says he has an amethyst
mine on his farm at Clinton, S. G..
His is one of the most interesting
life stories ever brought before the
attention of the Cincinnati police.
For several years before the Civil
war Hayden was pilot on the
Jacob Strador'' and Eclipse, !"
under Samuel Clemens, known to
fame as MARK Twain" the author.
Hayden is chemist, mineralogist
and assayer. He declares he has
been offered several hundred thous-
and dollars for his amethyst mine but
refused to accept the offer.
The treasure was accidentally locat-
ed, he claims, several months ago.
Haydon has several sons in the
Brooklyn,N.Y. Polytechnic institute.
He is a philosopher and kept the
police entertained with his witticism.
One of his many sayings is, Because
Adam was a d. fool, the majority
has ruled ever SINCE" .
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-04
Suicide Near Nngstree.

K1NGsTREE, March 30.-News
reached town this morning that Mr..
Walter z. Chandler, a young man,
about 80 years of age, had committed
suicide last night about l o'clock by
blowing off the top of his head with
a breech-loading shotgun. Details
of the particulars are lacking, but it
is said that he sat on the side of the
bed, put the gun to his head and pull
ed the trigger with his toe. The
blood and brains were scattered over
the walls. Mr.. Chandler has been
complaining of i'll health for some
time, but his friends had no reason
to anticipate such a terrible act.
Domestic troubles were probably the
cause, his wife being at present in
the asylum. Three small children
are left fatherless.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-04
Judge Gary Scores Lawyers.

GREENvILLE, S. c., Mar. 27.-The
court of common pleas has been in
session here since Monday and only
one jury case has been tried and
that was small one. Judge Gary
today scored the members of the
local bar for not having arranged
the roster of eases so that the court
would not have lost so much time
and said if the attorneys did not
have a case ready for trial tomorrow
he would adjourn court and 60
home. The lawyers say that the dock
ct was disarranged by the Franklin
case being compromised. They think
ing that the trial of it would occupy
two days, did not arrange any other
eases for Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-04
Breach of Promise Suit.

GREENvILLE, Mar. 28.-The breach
Of promise suit brought by Miss
Willie Thomason of Fountain Inn
against R. B. Holland f.the same
place, was compromised to day after
the court had begun the hearing of
the case. Miss Thomason was suing
for $4,000. But when offered $500
by the attorneys for the defendant,
accepted it and the case was dropped.
The principals in the case are well
known people and stand well in their
community. The case attracted con-
siderable attention.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-04
Held For Murder.

AIKEN, April lon Sunday Char;
ley Marshall, colored, was arrested
and brought to Aiken, charged with
numbering Josh Dunbar about the
5th of January last. About that
date Dunbar, a negro boy, was killed
near Ellenton and the verdict Of the
inquest jury was that he came to his
death at the hands of unknown
parties. 1t is now said that strong
evidence has been discovered against
Marshall as the party who committed
the crime. A warrant was sworn
out before Magistrate Bush and the
negro was arrested without trouble:
He has been living near Ellenton and
has not attempted to leave the COM
munity.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-04
DUEL IN THE DARK.

A. T. Lawrence, of ST. Louis, has
been spending several days in Spring
field, going over battlefelds in this
vicinity, with which he was quite ia
miliar during the civil war. Law
renee wore the blue during the wal
and participated in the battle Of
Springfield. He was with his com
pany in the old stockade on Campbell
street and he tells many interesting
stories of incidents that occurred
during that battle.
1--WE wanted some one to 60 out
from the stockade," said Mr.. Law
renee, "to do some accommodating.
There was a telegraph operator with
us named Briggs and he was the first
man to volunteer. Briggs stole out
from the stockade and to within 3(
yards of what was then known as the
city cemetery.
"A Confederate scout was hidden
behind a tombstone and took a shot
at Briggs just as he ducked behind
tree. It was along toward evening
and the two men exchanged possibly
80 shots at each other in the duel ir
the darkness that followed. About
l o'clock in the morning a truce was
agreed to by the opposing forces in
order to care for the wounded or
both sides.
eve found the body Of Briggs ly.
ing at the foot of the tree. A bullet
from the squirrel rife Of the Confed'
crate scout had penetrated his brain
through the eye. The body of the
Confederate was found in the GENE
terry in a sitting posture. His back
was against a tombstone and he had
one foot against another headstone
and was in the act of pulling on his
boot when a Union bullet pierced his
heart. His fingers were still in the
boot straps and he appeared as if he
had fallen asleep while pulling or
his boot andwas killed while asleep
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-04
CHURCH FLOOR GAVE WAY.
Great Excitement in Spartanburx
Negro Church.

SPARTANBURG, April During
the funeral services of the Rev. j.
M, Brown, colored, this afternoon,
at Macedonia Church, of which he
was the pastor, the sleepers gave
away and the floor fell in with q
crash, causing great excitement and
a general stampede. Men and
women and children made rush for
the doors and several women were
injured, though not seriously. The
Rev. Brown was for many years
pastor of Macedonia Church and
about 400 colored men had gathered
at the church to pay their re-,
spects to the dead pastor. The ser
mon was being preached by the Rev.
Leak, and just as he reached the
most solemn and impressive part OF
his sermon the church floor began to
tremble and then fell with crash.
caused by the sleepers breaking IA
one side of the church. The mournerS
were thrown into a state of great
excitement, not knowing what was
taking place, and they rushed for
the door, forming a perfect jam at.
the narrow opening. Fortunately
no one was seriously injured. Many
members of the church are worked
up over the accident, declaring that
it was sent by God because some OF
the members were not as kind to.
the former pastor as they should
have been.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-04
Lucy Lipsey Gives Bond.

UNION, April Lucy Lipsey, the
colored woman who last week ere
ated a sensation by shooting DR.. Will
Linder and who has been in Jail ever
since, was today released on bond in
the sum of $100 for appearance in
municipal court tomorrow and $500
in the magistrates court. 1t is ru-
mored that she may forfeit the bonds
rather than appear.