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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
JUNE z FAVORED FOR
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
National Committee to Meet in WASH
inqton Thursday-Five Cities Cam
dIdates In Race to Secure
Meeting
Rv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The Demo-
cratic national committee will meet at
the Arlington in this city next Thurs
day at noon for the purpose of selecting
the place ard time for the national DEM
ocratic convention to be held next sum-
mer.
Col. John |. Martin of Missouri. the
veteran sergeant-at-arms, is already in
the city making preparations for the
meeting.
Several places, including Chicago, Kan
sas City, Louisville. Denver and Atlantic
City have been mentioned as candidates
for the location and June is now spoken
of as the most probable date for the
convention.
A number of the members of the COM
mittee have expressed the opinion that
it is desirable that the Democratic con-
vention should be held in advance of the
Republican. and they generally advocate
June 2.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
IS OF FLEET IN
HAMPTON ROADS
THOUSANDS FLOCK TO SEE BIG
RATTLEsHIPs
Naval Ball to Mark Mobilization After
Review by President Roosevelt.
Kansas, Rhode Island and
Connecticut Arrive

BY Associated Press.
NORFOLK, Va. Dec. S.-Three battle
ships were added today to the number
already assembled in Hampton Roads
by the arrival of the Kansas, Rhode
Island ard Connecticut making total
of fifteen ships of the fleet at the rendez-
vous.
The social function of the day of gen.
eral mobilization and review by Presi-
dent Roosevelt will be a naval ball
given in honor of Admiral Evans and
staff, and officers of the fleet, ,at old
Point Comfort.
Today thousands visited the Roads to
get a glimpse of the big vessels at an
chor, and incoming trains were loaded
with visitors.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
DYING WORDS OF WOMAN
POINT TO HUSBANDS GUILT
Mrs. Thomas Vance, as She Expires in
Salt Lake Hospital, Says He
"Put Something" in
Glass

BY Associated Press.
SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. S.-Following
the death of his wife today in local
hospital, Thomas Vance was arrested on
the charge OF murder.
Before her death Mrs. Varce SAID tnat
her husband. after beating her until She
was Obliged to go to bed, put something
In a glass of water at her bedside.
An autopsy held today revealed traces
of bichloride OF mercury In the woman's
stomach. Bichloride tablets found IN
Vance's trunk are part of the evidence
against him.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
ADoLPHus BUSCH STARTS
FOR HIS PASADENA HOME

Adolphus Busch, the millionaire brewer
of st. Louis, left that city yesterday for
Pasadena, where he will spend the winter
at his palatial residence. Mr.. Busch was
accompanied by large party of friends
and relatives.
The wealthy brewer is supposed to be
the owner of the site on which the large
hotel at Venice is to be constructed. The
site is located at Windward avenue and
Ocean front. and the foundations have
already been laid,
Work on the building, it is expected,
will be pushed after Mr.. Busch's arrival.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
TEACHER OF PROMINENT MEN
succUMBs TO OPERATION
Ry Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. s.-Columbus
Rrier. one of the best known and re-
spected teachers in California, died in
Oakland yesterday afternoon, after an
operation for appendicitis, at the age OF
6S years.
For fully a generation he was the
chief teacher and for ten years past
the principal, of the Urban school in
San francisco. Many OF California's 3
most prominent and successful men are
counted among his graduates, and were
his pupils.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
LOCAL

LOCAL
Police arrest man who is alleged to
have signed Justice Summerfelds name
to check which he tried to pass on hotel
keeper.
Soldier in far east soon to come to Los
Angeles and visit girl whose name and
address he found on piece of hardtack.
Young woman is thrown from street
car and is taken to receiving hospital for
attention.
Police asked to search for merchant
who has been missing from home since
November %.
Armed robber holds up proprietor of
small store and steals $40.
Kilties, famous musical organization,
to give four concerts in Los Angeles
this week.
Retired physician killed by train soon
after leaving bedside of Ill friend.
Calve to ling at opening of Shrine
temple.
Glass OIL 100 join knights of Columbus.
Elsie Reynolds returns to city and is
greeted by members of her former
gullible following.
Members of Y. M. c. A. plan to have
1910 convention held here.
Long Beach men seek reason for bald
ness. Claim 175 wear toupees.
Three hundred and twenty-nine births
in Los Angeles during month, with $3.50
deaths.
Lnog Beach special policeman and
treasurer of Sunday school arrested for
stealing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
LusITANIA BATTLES WITH
STORM ENTIRE VOYAGE
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
lew YORK, Dec. S.-Buffeted by
storms that retarded her passage from
the time she left Liverpool until she
passed the Grand Banks, the Lusitania.
of the Cunard line. came into port to-
day.
The time of passage was five days,
TWENTY-FIVE hours and twenty-five min
utes. 1t was the first time that the
new four-day steamer had been COM
PEELED to battle with heavy seas during
an entire voyage.
The Lusitania made an average speed
of 1852 knots.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
RICH RANCHER'S BODY
FOUND; MURDER THEORY
Remains of M. D. Burnett Of DavisvilIe
Discovered in San Francisco
Bay with Few Cents in
Pockets
Rv A ssnciated Press.

BY Associated Press.
OAKLAND, Cal, Dec. S.-The corpse OF
M d. Burnett, the wealthy and retired
rancher of Vavisville, who disappeared
November 2S, was found floating in the
bay near the Alameda mole by a hunter
this morning. With the exception of 81
cents, no money was found on the body,
although at the time of Burnett's dis
appearance he is known to have had be-
tween $25 and $50, and possibly more.
The family Of the dead man are in
clined toward the theory that he was
robbed and murdered. They declare that
a suspicion of suicide is untenable.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
MASTERPIECE OF
VAN DYKE CUT FROM
FRAME BY THIEVES
Special Watchmen Guarding Art
Treasure in Belgium Church
Have No Clew to Ex-
pert Robbers

BY Associated Press.
COURTRAI, Belgium, Dec. S.-One of
Van Dykes great masterpieces, The
Erection of the Cross" has been stolen
from the church of 4Sotre Dame.
The thieves carefully cut off the can
vas from the frame and carried 1t away
They are believed to have been experts,
as special atchmen employed in guard
ing the treasures of the church observed
nothing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
WAS REAL PEAcEMAKER
is DENMARk's TRIBUTE
BY Associated Pres s.

COPENHAGEN, Dec. S.-There was
general sympathy and sorrow throughout
Denmark at the death of King Oscar, who
was popular here. He was considered the
sincere friend of Denmark, while his sue
cessor, the Crown Prince Gustave, dis
likes Denmark.
The Danish press calls King Oscar a
real peacemaker and credits him with
preventing war after the dissolution,
when the majority of Swedes were in a
state of excitement and favored war.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
EASTERN

Fire stops work Of rescue in West vir-
ginia mine.
surance to leaders
Rural delivery parcels post is urged by
fourth assistant postmaster general in
report.
Lusitania reaches New York after bat.
Ting for days with terrific storm.
Five reported slain in Georgia race riot.
Train bears 200 to scene.
Mrs. Thomas Vance, dying in Salt Lake
hospital, accuses husband of her murder.
He is arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
ArchbIshop Riordan in Rome

BY Associated Press.
ROME, Dec. S.-Archbishop z. w. Rior-
dan of San Francisco arrived here today.
He will take up the matter of the cam
didature of the Rev. Edward r. Hanna
of Rochester as coadjutor archbishop Of
San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
Slain in Race Riot
By Associated Pre-.

BY Associated Press.
MACON, Ga. Dec. S.-The marshal of
Midwife was killed by negro this after
noon in a race riot. Unconfirmed reports
say four others were killed.
A train with 200 men is reported to have
left Savannah for the scene.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
rat DELAYED
Nv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
BOULoGNp.s Dec. S.-The steamship
President Grant, on which Secretary Taft
and party are passengers and which was
to have sailed from this port today, has
been delayed by heavy weather.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
FOREIGN

Prince Adolphe takes reins in Sweden.
Country griet stricken at Oscars death
French papers claim dead ruler as for
their country because of descent.
Norwegian court to go into mourning
three weeks
Danes declare Oscar was real peace
maker and prevented war after dissolu-
ton.
Car orders court into mourning. Will
be represented at funeral.
England, with whom relations were
close, expresses great regret.
Bryce not to resign, declares English
press.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
COAST

Columbus Brier, teacher of many prom
inent men, dies in Oakland.
Wednesday crucial day in situation in
Goldfield. Roosevelt betrays personal an
imosity, say miners officers.
]. Dalzell Brown and w. J. Bartnett
arrested as result of bank exposure in
San Francisco, charged with felony-em-
bezzlement.
Body of rich Davisville rancher found in
San Francisco bay Murder Is theory Of
family.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
Bryce Not to Leave

BY Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. S.-The Tribune declares
the reports that Ambassador Bryce will
return from America and will be sue
ceeded by Sir Henry Howard. the min
lister at The Hague, are without founda-
ton.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
ARREST OF BANKERS
FOLLOWS EXPOSURE
IN SAN FRANCISCO
DALZELL BROWN AND W. J. BARNETT CEzARC-
ED WITH FELONY Y-EMBEZZLEMEN7

California Safe Deposit and Trust Company Resigns
Cotton Estate Swears Warrans-Manager of
Suspended Held in Default of 100000 Bail-Drecor
Pacific Railroad Apprehended
His Suburban Villa
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
OSCAR FRENcHMAN BY
DESCENT, PARlsIANs CLAIM
sy Associated Press.

PARIS, Dec. s.-The death Of the king
of Sweden was learned here with much
regret on account of the many ties bind
Continued on Page Two.)
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
PRINCE ADOLPHE, AS
GUSTAVE V, ASCENDS
TO SWEDEN'S THRONE
ENTIRE NATION BOWED WITH GRIEF AT LOSS
OF OSCAR, KILLED BY BROKEN HEART

Distinguished by His Personality Bravery and Mental Attanments
Monarch of Marshal Bernadotte Napoleons
General Was Democratic Ruler the World Has Ever
Seen-A Father Monarch, People-In France, Paid
Homage to Humble Home of Family
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
SUMMARY OF THE News
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Cloudy Monday; light west winds.
Maximum temperature yesterday,
sc degrees; minimum, 81 degrees.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-13
Societies Orsanired

American Society Of Equity organizer
recently instituted three branches of
the order for the town of Coon. That
for Coon Valley immediate section is
ofieered as follows: President, Lewis
.. Brye; Vice President, j. K Rundahl;
Secretary, T.. b. Knudtson; Treasurer,
Peter Running
The second society has headquarters
and regular meetings at Coon town
house with the following officers: Presi-
dent, Ben Won Ruden; Vice-P President,
Knudt iindevig; Secretary, N. Nerison;
Treasurer, Neri Olson.
The third has headquarters at Esofea,
with the following named gentlemen as
officers: President, Michael Rentz;
Vice President, N. s. Gyland; Secre-
tary, Gilbert c. Olson; Treasurer Nels
10 Iavold
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-13
State Pensions for the Blind.

1t is not generalIu known, but fact,
that the state of Wisconsin pays
modest pension to its citizens who are
afflicted by blindness. The law refer
red to is chapter 2S3, laws of 1907. 1t
provides that any male person over the
age of twenty-one, and any female
person over the age of eighteen years,
who has been in the state ten and in
the county three years, who is not an
inmate of any charitable, reiormatory
or penal institution in this state, and
who is not receiving aid from the state
or any county or city, and who has an
income of less than $3.50 per amGum,
may, in the discretion Of the county
board. receive one hundred dollars per
annum, payable quarterly The man
ner of applying for such berefit is that
of making affidavit before the county
clerk
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-13
MEETS .RIEND IN FAR OF LAND.
Henry Mi 2sd Writes Personally and Of
So listics Conditions.

EDITOR CENSOR: While waiting at
the DOMAIN recreation grounds Sep
temCer 7th, to see foot race, pre-
ceeding match game of association
foot bali, an old gentleman sat down by
me and we soon got into conversation,
starting with the weather. He evil
IDENTIFY soon came to the conclusion
was Yankee as he spoke of trip he
had made few years ago home via the
United States. He spoke of stopping
IN the states to visit his brother, Ben
Williams, at Viroqua. | then informed
him | was from Vernon county, and
that had known of his brother for
many years, and gave him as good
description of the present condition of
the city and surroundings as lay in my
power. In the course of our half-hour
conversation | got to going like back
woods camp meeting exhorter, extoll-
ing the advantages of Vernon county.
DIR. David Starr Jordan of the Uni
versity of California, who recently re-
turned from visit to Australia and
New Zealand, says in the San Francisco
"Call" of July 81. Compulsory ar
bitration in not a success in the Anti
podes. AS long as the awards favor
the unions everything is lovely; but
when the Arbitration Board decides in
favor of the employer the unions will
not play. They have strikes on there
now just as bitter as any we ever had
here"
wish to call your attention to the
fact that the above is almost exactly
the same as my view of the matter
published in your paper last June.
While it has not been cold enough to
cause frost in this city save one or two
mornings this winter, it has been damp
yea varily. Beginning with August
first out of the following as days it
rained AZ. ] need not mention that
umbrellas and rain coats are on sale
and in good demand.
came here to see all good and bad
and to stay year. | take the daily
papers and hear the opinions OF the
middle and lower class of the people.
And think | viii at the end be in
better position to form a true estimate
of things, than a person who is here
only a week or so and then consorts
only with the ''tophs."
Very ruly,
HENRY C. MILLARD.
Auckland, New Zealand, Oct. /.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-13

4
your inspection. Prices from $500 TO
$500. The Blue Front Store.
H. Bellows and wife win spend the
winter in La Crosse.
Miss Mabel Chase returned from a
visit at La Fargo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Henry spent a
week visiting at Genoa. ..
Mayor Chase made business trip
to La Fargo on Monoay.
Mayor Chase and family move into
their new home today
Mrs. s. f. Jernan spent Saturday
and Sunday with West Prairie relatives.
! At Meason's studio you can get
those sepia photos, the latest and best.
The Masonic Chapter gave a whist
party last Friday evening at their hall.
Mrs. Jane Nelson recently visited
with her son 7. j. Thorson at Cashton.
Mrs. O. B. Wyman has returned
from her visit at Milwaukee and Mad
| ison.
Remember that Meason the pho
tographer promises to please you. Call
and see him.
Mrs. viii Hammond came from
| Poynette for visit at the home Of
George Reed.
/ Mrs. X. II. DeLap of Riehland Cen
/ ter is IN the city visiting the family of
Editor Bailey.
the whist clubrecently reorganized
and will give seven parties the present
Writer instead of the usual ten,
Several friends of Miss Tena Lee
spent last evening with her as a fare
well visit before her departure for the
west.
Miss Catherine Munson was greet
ed by few school friends at her home
on Tuesday evening, it being her twelfth
anniversary.
Melvin VanDuzee and wife, Of
Cashton. and Miss Tena Lee leave, to-
day, for Spokane, where they expect
to make their future home
Joe Boehrer Of this city. was sue
cessfully operated on for appendicitis,
in La Crosse hospital. He is expect
ed home in about week.
}. M. Powell left for the northern
part Of the state to hunt deer. Mrs.
Powell accompanied him as far as Spar
Ia, where she is visiting relatives.
d. NJ. Ferry. the renowned seeds
man of Michigan, died at Detroit.
Every merchant In the United States
has handled and every housewife used
the Ferry seeds
The case of Neefe vs. Dizons. of
La Fargo, recently tried before Justice
Pollard, and decided in favor Of the
defendants, rs been appealed by plain
tiff 10 circuit court.
Little Chester Thayer was taken
suddenly vc-y dangerously sick last
night and, after a consultation Of the
doctors, it was thought best to take
him to the hospital at La Crosse this
morning, and his parents Mr. and Mrs.
j. w. Slayer, accompanied him.
The CENSOR directs attention to the
large display advertisement Of the First
National Bank Of Viroqua. for which
business and deposits are solicited.
During the late currency stringeney
the First National was able TO take are
Of it's customers probably as well ssaly
banking institution in the state. The
1 list Of stockholders in the concern gives
assurance that a safe and conservative
business will always be tranacted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-13

Photos OF the best at Meason's.
J.. c. Boyle was a La Crosse visitor
yesterday.
Call for fresh country sorghum at
Williams
Ladies' SIPS wool underwear for
S5c at Rogers.
Closing out sale of winter millinery
at Mrs. A. o. Larson's.
Miss Lulu Love returned Sunday
from visit at La Crescent.
Ladies fleece lined hose, black,
three pair for 25c at Rogers.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Thayer spent
Sunday and Monday hI La Fargo.
Mrs. Albion Lindemann entertained
the whist club, yerte day afternoon.
Money to loan or real estate secur-
ity. Butt & Butt.
Hans Amunson nd wife are visit
ing friends and relatives in this vicinity.
Clearance sale prices on ladies' and
ehildren's cloaks and jackets at Rogers.
E. NJ. Potter Oh La Fargo, lost a
barn by fire on Monday. Little children
and matches.
William Klose Of La Crosse, is act
ing as conductor ON the La Crosse a.
Southeastern.
Just received a fresh car of ready
plaster. The kind we guarantee Tib-
bits-Cameron.
"A party from Westby and Cooi
Valley enjoyed dinner with Mrs. A,
10. Nustad, last Sunday.
The Browning club did not meet
this week owing TO the absence Of Miss
KollOck, who is the leader
Have your auction bills and other
Job printing done at the CENSOR office.
First class work at right prices. Prompt
service, too.
Miss Rose Glenn, who has been
visiting here from Portland, went to
Wausau and from there goes south to
spend the winter with sister.
We are in receipt Of full line Of
those popular stiff bosom negligee COM
bined shirts. Everyone who had them
last season will want them again this
year. The Blue Front Store.
The meeting Of the Synod young
peoples society. last Thursday evening,
at the home Of Mrs AsbjOrnson was
we'll attended and much enjoyed. The
next meeting will be at the parsonage
the Ord Of December
Tn. delegation from this section
who attended the W. G. T. u. conven-
ton Gently held at Ontario was com
posed # Mrs. J. W. Thayer, Mrs. NAL
vina Harrington. Mrs Emria Dewitt
Of Vir0 Nla, Mrs. Susan Mcl4ees, Mrs.
Cora honaker of Springlille; Mrs.
Dustin, ,,f Retreat.
}. NJ. Bennett and Mrs. II. d. Will
iarns are advised Of the death Of their
brothef~in. law, William Mutch, in Lin
coin county. The remains viii be
brought 10 Willard Prairie, near Hills-
boro, for interment, funeral 10 occur
there Thursday, tomorrow. Mr.. Mutch
was about seVenty-eight years old, a
! pioneer Of the eagtern section Of this
cesnty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-13
L,cense Reau,red 10 nehorn.

w. c. Miller has just received n
letter from the state veterinary board
of examiners. stating that any person
dehogring cattle must have license,
as that work is regarded as branch
of veterinary surgery. This is point
upon which many have been violating
the state law unintentionaIly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-13
"a p,inee Of sweden" Coming.

If you enjoy good laugh and want
TO spend pleasant evening see Carl
Carlson, "A Prince of Sweden, at the
Opera house, Saturday, November %.
The play is pretty story full of bright
comedy. Good acting by superb com
pany of PLAYERS Plenty of songs,
dances and specialties and an abund
snce Of special scenery. Positively one
of the best entertainments seen here
this season. A play like Old Home
stead and Ole Olson will live forever.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-13
Buy your bridge planks at Thayer's

See Carl Carlson at the Opera house
Saturday night, November %.
W M. Bouffleur, wife and son
Albert spent Thursday and Friday in
La Crosse.
- Fur coats, fur lined coats, plush
lined coats. See them at The Blue
Front Store.
Remember that T. G.. Knudson &
Co. sell cream separators, prices rang
ing from S35 TO 800.
The district medical meeting held
at La Crosse November 7th, was adj
dressed by DIR. A. /. Bouffleur of Chi
cago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-13
Do Ynu MAnt 10 Ruv LANDS.

Choice Minnesota prairie lands for
sale at SO per acre, and from $40 to
SIS for farms with some improvements
on. These lands lie gently rolling, and
are in a ideal grain and stock country.
We exchange farm lalds and town
property. Call or writt, b. c. KYLLo,
3l9 Security Bank Building, Minneapo-
lis. Minnesota
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-13

be dotted with towns and cities. the
smoke of industry visible all the time.
Ii does not pay to live in the past
glory. A people must steam up and
"he who by the plow. etc, must hold
or drive" is as good now as when
written in Franklin's almanac. Virgin
ia needs one million people, plain peo-
pie, to work the abandoned lands.
T., M, ROGERS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-13
lltw WArrhonse cnmnIeind

Williams new warehouse is now com
pleted, and we offer for sale, corn
middlings, bran, oil meal, potatoes
raised in sandy soil, chicken feed, salt
flour, etc, all at lowest possible prices
Give as a call
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-13
nilIina Noiice.

Towerville Roller Mills will grind
Guckwheat. commencing November Is,
continuing until the 23rd. Patrons viii
please take notice; win grind nothing
el'e during that time.
e. II. STuNKARn.