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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
FOLLOWS WISCONSIN.
Minnesota State Banks Placed I'm
der Supervision,

Minnesota State Banks Placed Un.
der Supervision.
st. Pau, April All banks of
Minnesota exceyt national banks are
now under the supervision of the
state examiner, the new banking law
passed by the legislature of 1907 go
ing into effect yesterday BY the
provisions of that law. no company
can use the word bank" in connec-
ton with its business unless 1t is
SUPERVISED by the public examiner.
This law is patterned after the
Wisconsin statute which has given
excellent results since its enactment
originally some 10 years ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
RICH WOMAN THREATENED
Daughter Of John o. Rockefeller o
Verge Of Collapse.

Chicago. April 2.-Mrs. Harold Nc.
Cormick, daughter OF John D. Rookie.
'feher. Is verging on a nervous break
down and has prepared to depart
hastily from the city as the result OF
u series Of threatening letters which
have led her TO believe that her life
land The lives Of her children are In
peril
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
GRACE eeorce SEES GUN FIGHT
Gallant Mining Men Give Exhibition
That Looked Realistic.

Gallant Mining Men Give Exhibition
That Looked Realistic.
Reno, Nev. April 2.-Grace George,
the noted actress, who has been play
ing Diyorcons in Tonopah, was treated
TO the sight OF what appeared to be
real wild West gun fight on train
No. %. between Hazen and Sparkle.
that SO badly frightened her and her
companions that for time panic
re.gned in their private car
Miss George bad started on the
train that she had visited real Ne,
vada mining camp, but had not had
the pleasure of witnessing a gun fight
Mining men or tn train heard her
and Immediately planned one for her
benefit, but she probably still believes
that the fight was for blood.
Miss George was sitting in her prl-
yate car with the other women Of the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

Kenosha--The remains Of the N
known man found In the river Mon.
day have been identified as those Of
Jacob Seitz. ore Of the Oldest and
most highly respected German resi-.
dents OF the city. He committed sui
eide.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
PUBLIC DEBT GROWS.
Receipts for March the Lowest in
Several Years.

Washington, April 2.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows
the debt, less cash in the treasury,
$909,72l 1897. an increase for the month
of $9.299,59
Receipts for March were $44 ,616,9 55,
the lowest In several years. Expend.
-itures were $53,201.3 800. The deficit
for the nine months of the present
fiscal year is $35.675,o00. For March.
1907, there was suIp.Is OF
so ,600,O 900.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
MANY OUT AT HUDSON.
Omaha Road Discharges 1oo Men at
Machine Shops.

st. Paul, Mimi, April 2.--Following
the general policy OF cutting down
expense which has been adopted by
all the railways in the country during
the past few months. the Omaha
railway yesterday discharged 100
men who had been working in. it's
machine shops In Hudson, Wis This
reduces the working force there to
so. Last summer there were be-
tween 300 and 400 men employed at
the shops, but since the financial
stringency last fall the road has been
gradually reducing its force. The
largest reduction at any one time
was, however, made yesterday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08

Kenosha-Charles Lingenfelder,
John Vierke and John GRESHAM. all
of Chicago, paid fines and costs az
gregating s104 for violating the game
laws by shooting mudhens.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
aln Mil Resumes.

lro1 River. Wis. April after a
Shutdown of FIVE months the Hines
LoE7ter co-psny's plant resumed op-
srssiors
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
CALLS MEETING
TO START MINES
NEW PRESIDENT OF WORKERS
INVITES OPERATORS TO A
CONFERENCE.
ALL IOWA WORKINGS CLOSED
AND MEN HAVE BIG DE
TENSE FUND

Indianapolis, April 1.-The first Off
cjal act OF President Lewis of the
united mile workers in assuming his
office yesterday was TO send tele-
graphic invitations to the principal
operators OF the central competitive
Northwestern Pennsylvania, OHIO,
Indiana and IlIlnols--Uo attend a
meeting in this city next Monday.
with representative OF the miners, 10
make an enort TO agree upon n can
Tor an interstate wage convention
and ii necessary to decide upon gen
eraI resumption of mining opera
TONS.
Lewis said last night that he had
received a number of replies, most
OF which We're favorable, but he had
not yet receiNe ed enough TO determin.
finally the result. he Is confident,
however, that the move will result
in the resumption OF work In the
mines of the district, rehabilitation
oI the interstate agreement in this
field and in consequence rehabiata-
ton of tie interstate agreement in
the southwest field and outlying dis
tricts.
The Ohio operators have wired &C,
ceptance of the invitation. Indiana
operators during the negotiations this
winter expressed willingness to go
into a joint conference at any time.
The Indiana mines are running. The
result will lie in the hands of the
western Pennsylvania and Illinois
operators.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-08
Have Big Defense Fund.

Des Moines. la, April An the
mines in Iowa closed yesterday and
will remain closed until a new scale
lis settled upon by the joint commit
tees, AS the result $4,000 miners
are idle. They have had work for
long time and have a big defense
fund
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
Sisters of Sf Joseph From Bart; ford, Graduates of Training
 School Will Have Charge.

St Marys hospital, in Waterbury has nursing staff composed of Sis ters from St Francis hospital, Hart ford. The following Sisters have been chosen; Sister Mary Xavier, superior, assisted by Sister Mary Germaine Sister Mary Enda, Sister Mary Josepha, Sister Mary Liguorb and Sister Mary Emela.
 These sisters are graduates of St Francis's Training school and have been granted diplomas by the state board of registration of nurses. Wa terbury is to be complimented on this wise selection, for the long term of service made by the sisters at St Francis's hospital fits them admir- ably for the labOrious task which will devolve upon them in the new insti- tuition, and the hundreds whom they have cared for, part with them reluc- tantly. Under them the spirit doml- nant at St Francis's will reign at St Mary 's-a spirit which insures faith IuI MUIhr JeuueI care, duu Whoio souled zeal and devotion.
 The hospital work will be conduct ed along the lines which obtain at St Francis $. and this leaves no room for doubt that the success which has followed the parent institution will attend it's offspring, and make it a model hospital in modern methods of medical and surgical treatment.
 The date of the blessing of the building by the Right Rev Monsignor John Synnott. administrator of the diocese, has not yet been fixed def nitely, but it will be announced in few days. When the building is ready for occupancy the formal open- ing will be preceded by a reception to the public
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
FOR SUFFERING ITALY.
Announcement by Administrator of
 Roman Catholic Diocese,

Rev John SynnOtt, administrator of the diocese, makes the following announcement relative to collections in Roman Catholic churches, for the relief of the suffering in Italy:
 l40 Pennington Avenue,
 Hartford, Conn, Dec 30, 1908. Dear Reverend Father:
 The news of the appalling calam- ity which has befallen the people of southern Italy summons the whole world to the rescue of the thousands who have been plunged in the direst misery The example of our holy father, who was among the first to give assistance, prompts us to ask the Catholics of this diocese to unite in sending generous and speedy re- lief to the afflicted.
 A collection for the sufferers will be taken up in all the churches of this diocese on next Sunday. Jan uary 3. This collection should be announced at the masses on New Years day The receipts will be transmitted by cable to his holiness on next Tuesday, so that the church may give help where it is most need ed Please forward contributions to the chancery on next Monday.
 Very sincerely yours in Christ
 JOHN SYNNOTT. Administrator.
 John C.. Murray. Chancellor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
LOCKERS FOR MATINEE HATS.

A clever theatrical manager in Paris has found way of solving the matinee hat ques ton which has been veXing that city. It has all along been urged, and with reason. that hat costing over s100 should not be left in the cloak room with sticks and Oyercoats. MT Grenier. who man ages the Theater Antoine. appreciat- ed the reasonableness of this argu- ment and has pleased the women of Paris by catering to their hats, in stead of ordering them out of the theater when they refused t) leave them in the cloak room He has lin- ed the corridors of his house with pigeonholes and fitted mirrors at convenient places. Every woman on booking her seat gets a key which fits the pigeonhole allotted to her place and she can thus rest assured that her latest piece of millinery will not suffer. This is a far wiser ar rangement than rising in wrath against the matinee hat. for nova days there is often good deal of "oiffure attached to a hat, and the locker system keeps the s,cret- Town and Country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
Governor Woodruff Acts.

Hartford Dec 31.-Governor Woodruff issued to-day a proclama- ton to the people of Connecticut call ing attention to the earthquake dis aster in southern Italy and Sicily, urging the people 10 give as liberally as their means will permit for the re- lief of the sufferers. and recommend ing that all contributions be made through the American Red Cross SO ciety's agents.
 The proclamation says:
 The terrible consequences of the earthquake in southern Italy and Sicily few days ago are so well known to the people Of the state that rehearsal is unnecessary.
 Our people. ever quick to re- spond to every call for help. will not forget those sufferers in need now in Italy. -s -.-s ss.-,
 The Red Cross society. which is r'yrd for the purpose of aiding
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
Survivors Tell of Horror.

Palermo, Dec 31.-SuryiVorS oi the destruction of Reggie are begin ming to filter in here They all tell the same story of horror. The eX- periences at Reggie were practically the same as et other towns. The sta ton master at Reggie says that inn mediately after the first shock a chasm eighty feet wide was opened in the earth. From this there gushed forth d flood of boiling water, some jets of the squirting liquid rising to the height of an ordinary house, Many injured persons were horribly scalded by the flowing stream. The sea inundated the suburbs of ReggiO and destroyed countless acres of orange groves The receding waters left the houses of peasants buried in a mass of mire and mud. Corpses were encountered everywhere in the outskirts of the city.
 Looking toward Messina one can see five huge columns of smoke. At the village of San Gregorio there are 100 dead. At Sbarre Superiore the survivors are starving
 The village of Misitano is no more. Hundreds of dead bodies are decom- posing in the streets of this hamlet. Everything possible in the way of re- lief is being done in Reggie Gen eral Mazitalli has arrived at Reggie from Bari
 The rescuers were forced to guard themselves against hundreds of dogs that are raving with hunger. The dead at Reggie are mutilated and distorted, while many of the surviv- Ors appear demented.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
CITY NEWS.

Fulton's band dance at Buckipgs ham hall Saturday night. Come earIv-
 We wish you happy and prosper. ous New Year. Upson, Singleton & Co.
 Mrs Joanna O'Connor and daugb- ter, Miss Alice, of South Elm street, are spending a few days in Proyi- dence. e
 The Leavenworth street firemen weer called this noon to a chimney fire in block owned by Michael Lawlor at 715 South Main street, The damage was slight. -
 The annual report of the River Co was filed to-day in the town clerks office. John P, Elton is pres-' ident; Hiram M. Steele, secretary and treasurer. The officers with G. c. Hill and A. S. Upsop are the di-. reCtors. {
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
TWO MAY DIE
Were Rescued in Company Wilb Others From Burning TeDe.
 meni House.

Boston, Dec 1.-Thirteen persons were rescued from d burning tene- ment house at the corner of Dorches- ter avenue and Broadway, South Bos- ton, early to-day, but two of them were taken to the city hospital with injuries which it is ceared will cause death.
 The three story building was well on fire when one of the lodgers awoke. He aroused others but found escape by the ordinary means was completely cut off.
 Everyone, had to be taken down over the ladders or by the aid of life nets. John Sullivan and his father Timothy Sullivan, had to jump through flames into the nets. Both were terribly burned and the young man struck head first in the net No hope for the recovery of either fath- CT or son is given. The walls of the building were saved and the loss will not exceed 5000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
PIPE SMOKING.

The consensus of smokers is prac- tically unanimous that tobacco is most enjoyably smoked in pipe Cigars and cigarettes have their times and seasons, but finally must pale their intellectual fires in the presence of the little bowl which cheers. but does not inebriate. The light curls of smoke which drift from the somnolent crater of the Friendly pipe, so thin in volume as never to offend the eyes fixed upon present work or upon the pleasant vacancy which is the atmosphere of rest after activity, are like the re- membered features of friends, chang ing in expression. but always well known, and cheerful intimates. The bowl itself, with its aging edge blackened into a venerable memorial Of many burnt offerings, or the most familiar stem, deeply used and yielding under the oft repeated com pression which binds it behind the curtain of the lip, into conforma- tons as well known as on pocket man as he lives has no friendlier companions. not even his books. for though neither pipe nor book speaks unless spoken to. and though bestow the gentle benediction of unrequir- ing friendship. the pipe has some thing of life in it. the fire which the smoker has kindled, and it is his creature. and gives him sentient companionship until its ashes grow cold.-New York Evening Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
Victims Arc, Starving.

Messina, Dec. 31-A frightful scene occurred here today amid the ruins of the customs house. Bands of famished individuals were groping among the debris in the hope of dis covering food. The first of the searchers were successful, and oth- CTS attracted by their cries of joy fell upon them with revolvers and knives.
 The lucky ones defended each morsel literally with their lives. The struggle was of the most nhuman description The famished men threw themselves upon each other like wolves and several fell disem- bowelled in defending a handful of dry beans or few ounces of flour. One of the unfortunates was pinned to plank by a knife, while cling ing to the hand was his little child, for whom he had sought food
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
Roosevelt Resting.

Washington, Dec 31-President Roosevelt to-day is enjoying his only rest of the holiday season at the country estate of Surgeon General RiXey of the navy. near Cherrydale, Va, just across the Potomac river He left the white house at an early hour to-day and behind a speedy span of bays was driven to the Rixey home where he is passing the entire day rustiCating. The president prob ably will spend an hour or so in rife practice and then after luncheon will go for a long tramp through the woods and later on for a long horse back ride.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
M'LEAN'S REPORT
Factory Inspector Says That Inc Bake Shops Are Now in
 Good Condition.

Hartford, Dec 31.--Bake shops in
 connecticut are now in splendid con. dltlon according to the first biennial
 report Of State Factory Inspector
 George l.. Mclean which went tC governor Woodruff to-day. The of
 nee of the inspector inspected 403
 bake shops during the year and lound 3lO located above ground, and
 9o wholly or partially underground Bakers have showed willingness to comply with the law, and in the two years Cnly six orders have been is- sued for discontinuance of new bak- cries which were illegally opened In l"0| changes were ordered in 120 shops, and in 1908 changes in 156 shops. In total of 531 items of changes ordered 29 were to will Wa ter bugs, b to remove articles of fur niture on which employees slept, 2O3 10 Whiten walls and ceilings, S6 to thoroughly clean the bakeries. Com paFatlvely few changes were needed as regards ventilation, lighting and drainage of the shops indicating that sanitary conditions were greatly i'm proved.
 The enforcement of the fifty-eght hour law governing the employment or women and minors has been look ed after. The law has been general ly observed by manufacturers. but merchants have not interpreted the law Tn the same way. The state in spector believes a court decision may De necessary to prove conclusivelv what the intent of the law is. Some merchants have wished to regulate the hours so that in the busy season they could keep open until 10 o'clock in the evening. It is claimed by these merchants that it is for the convenience of persons who are em- ployed in shops and factories. This Is more the force of habit than a fact as most factories pay off before Sat urday. If the stores were kept open not later than 8 o'clock during the busy season and Saturdays for the convenience of the public no more hardships would be suffered in Con- nectlcut than in other states that nave similar and more specific laws. some merchants think the 10. hour clause applies only to manufacturing establishments.
 The work of the inspector's office for the two years covered by the re- port is as follows: Factories inspect ed 4,O4l; stores inspected PIG, bake shops inspected 1S3; mercantile ele- vators inspected 1,0S0; factory in- spections 5,236 The addition of a woman factory inspector has requir- ed the inspection of 276 stores where o.341 females and PHO males were employed. The total number of en- ployes in the factories of the state in 1908 was 205,5SO as compared with 215,345 in 1907. In the 2,O1S factories inspected changes mostly of very minor character were order ed in only 260. Most of the work related to the tuberculosis campaign was in an educational way, but the posting on information.
 The chief recommendation of the report is that manufacturers should be required to report accidents of a serious character to the factory in- speCtOr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
SERVED RUSSELL SAGE 32 YEARS
Able and Trusted Assistant" Finan-
 cier Called c. W. Osborne

New York, Dec 31.-After a ser vice of 32 years in the office of the late Russell Sage, Charles w. Os- borne. to whom the management of the millionaire's affairs were left at his death in July, 1906, retired from active business yesterday. Mir Sage called MT Osborne his able and trusted assistant" Mrs Sage has had Mr OsbOrne's aid in settling up the estate.
 Mr Osborne lives al No. 7SJ Car roll street. Brooklyn. He was born in Easthampton. l.. l., and came to the city when a boy. He has been for thirty-three years active in the work of the First Reformed church, Seventh avenue and Carroll street. He is a trustee in the Sag Harbor Savings bank and a director of sev- eral large railroads.
 When seen at his home last night. MT Osborne said:
 'I just got tired. that's all. I have been busy for over thirty years and think have arrived al the time in life when il is due my family friends and myself that | take rest and spend all my time with them. :"  . Find a tenant for that vacant ten. la
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
WEATHER FORECAST.

Fair tonight and Friday: colder with cold wave: fresh to strong northwest winds.
 The storm that was central over Lake superior yesterday morning has moved eastward and is now passing out the St Lawrence valley. It pro- dgced snow or rain in the central and eastern sections. It is followed by sn area of high pressure and very low temperatures. Zero tenn peratures extend as far east as St Paul and as far south as Nebraska.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with brisk westerly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31

communities in need, because of calamity, can and will do everything possible in aid of the sufferers with such funds as are sent to 1t.
 Those who aid early give help when 1t is most needed, and l urge the people of Connecticut to give us liberally as their means permit.
 T would recommend that contri- buttons be made through the Ameri- can Red Cross society's local agents, who will forward such donations to R. H. Cole of Hartford, the state treasurer of the Red Cross society"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
AID FOR ITALY
Waterbury Italians Take Steps 10 Send Relief 10 the Earth.
 quake Sufferers
EVERYBODY WILL HELP

The Italians of Waterbury have decided to lend a hand towards help ing the sufferers from the earthquake In Italy. Last night meeting was held at the residence of J. B. Bian- cordi, 26 North Elm street, F. D. Corleto acting as chairman and M. D. Felice as secretary. Representa- tives of the several Italian societies were in attendance and after talk ing the matter over it was decided to hold public meeting next Wednes- day night and request all the people of Waterbury to contribute to the fund. The following announcement and circular was issued this after noon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
TAFT OUT OF RACE
Charles ?. $Sv Up Senatorial
 Chase For s,>3 of Harmony \ in Party.

toIumbus, O., Dec 3L,-CharIes P, TaN and Senator Foraker to-day an- nouFced their withdrawai from the UnitSd States senatorial contest This leaves the field practically clear for Congressman Theodore E. Burton. MT Taft in his announcement said that he retired in the interests of party harmony.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
Celtic Carrying RatiOnS

New York, December 31.-The United States naval supply ship Gel tic will start from this port to-day with $1,500,000 worth of navy ra- tions for the Italian earthquake suf- ferers. The Celtic will go direct 10 Messina The ship is loaded with supplies. which were intended to be taken to the battleship fleet. which is now steaming around the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31

Malta, Dec. 31.-A wireless des- patch received here from Messina says that the bodies of Arthur S Cheney, American consul at Messina, and Mrs Cheney have not vet been recovered from the ruins of the con- sulate
 The British cruiser Philomel left for Messina to-day. carrying all the available doctors. and medicines and surgical appliances of which the dis pensaries were stripped, British suf- ferers from the earthquake will be brought here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31
Food and Blankets.

Berlin, Dec 31.-Emperor Will liam has ordered the German cruiser Hertha and the schoolship Victoria Luisa, now in the Mediterranean, to be used for the transportation of food and blankets to the earthquake suf- feres. These instructions have been sent to the ships by wireless telegra- phy,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-31

Reggie, CaIabria, Dec. 31.-As preliminary measure against a pes tilence the bodies of persons killed in the earthquake are being burned and strong disinfectants are being strewn among the ruins. The troops have set up field kitchens and are baking bread in the streets. Strong guards have been placed over cloth ing and provision stores in order to prevent their being pillaged
 Long term prisoners have been embarked on board the battleship Napoi and others have been sen; home.