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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
81 VIII Take the Word of Ny Son
Against That of All the World"
Says Mother of Affinity Earle

NEW YORK, Sept. 15.-In a spirited
defense of her son, Ferdinand Pinrey
Earle. of affinity fame, Mrs. Geo
Ferdinand p. Earle, upon her arrival
today on the North German LLOYD liner
Crosser Kurfurts. declared that she be-
Eeved the artist had done nothing wrong
and that she would stand oy him at his
trial on the charge OF beating his soul
mate" wife, who was Julia hUttner.
There has already been too much
printed about this affair. said Mrs.
Earle, but 1 want to announce Cnce
and for all that I believe implicitly IN
my son and don't think that ne has
done anything improper. It is my son 8
private affair, and 1 want Il understood
/ viii sts.sid by him in anything he hah
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
Officials Inspect
School Buildings

captain oyster ard Vice President
Cox, Of the Board OF Education. and
superintendent Of Schools Stuart viii
continue this afternoon their tour Of in
spection Of the school buildings Of the
city, so that the conditions OF all the
structures may be ascertained before
the school year begins. The tour yes
terday afternoon comprised visits 70
eight schools. all Of which were found
10 be in excellent condition.
The repair work done during the past
summer" said Captain Oyster today.
lis about 100 per cent better than that
last year, 2 portion Of which was value
taes so Gar as fire urOtectiOn and sanf-
tatiOn is concerned
I'VE have been much pleased with the
condition of the majority OF the build
ings visited We shall make no COM
plaint about the others until after this
week. in order TO give the repair depart
ment every opportunity 70 correct the
defects
I'VE inspected yesterday the Blow
Wheatley. Hamilton, Ivy City, Langdon
Brookland Bunker Hill road, and EN-
cry school buildings The Blow. .Wreat-
ley. and Emery we found i'm far better
condition then ever before. The Hamil-
ton and Ivy City. although old build
ings, will be in fair shape when the re-
pair department completes its work. The
addition Of iron steps to the Hamilton
does much to make II freprOof.
After the schools open, we viii sum-
narize what has been done and what
should be done and make our recon-
mendations accordingly I Will consul.
with Captain Kelly, in charge durinE
the absence Of Commissioner Morrow
this afternoon
A special meeting of the board has
been called for Thursday afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
CHANLER FAVORED
BY BOSS" CONNORS
Democratic Convention Call
ed TO Order-Some Talk
of Dark Horse Now.

CONVENTION HALL, ROCHESTER,
y Y, Sept, 15.-ShOrtly after the noon
hour. the convention Of the Democratic
party Of the STATE OF New York assem-
bled for the purpose Of selecting candi-
dltes for governor and other state Of
hcers and 10 make its declaration Of
principles. was called TO order.
The gavel was in the Fands Of State
Chairman CCrnors
Senator Patrick H HcCarren. the
Brooklyn leader. today made the i'm
pOrtant statement that he had been
assured BY State Chairman Connors
tha- re would stand by him II Murphy
tried TO unseaJ the McCarren delegates.
Wien this was reported 10 Chairman
CJInO-s, he practically confirmed IL.
Questioned as to the gOvernOrship.
Senator AIcCarren said
80 am stn for Adam. OF Buffalo
Everybody seems 10 think he is the
strongest man who could be named. yet
they won't nominate him. As for Ger
ard. want 10 say that no man named
by Tamnany Hall or in any way afdIi-
ated with that organization can be
elected II such n nomination is made
he will be defeated by 10000 votes
Murphy in Control
Charles Murphy. the Tammany leader.
seems in control OF the convention Al
though Chairman Connors IS still talk
ing about the nomination OF Lieutenant
Governor Chanler. IL is declared that
Charter may be counted out Of il.
A dark horse who some say viii be
supreme Court Judge James W. ~ >rard,
Of New York city. may carry on the
-fr,rT-
late Marcus A DAILY, the Montana
mining king, and is supposed to rave a
pot of money Gerard iolds close and
pleasant relations with lIurphy.
Chanler's name continues TO be the one
popular on every tongue If this is really
going 10 be a free and open conven-
ton" as Chairman Connors is fond OF
saying, there is no doubt that he will
have a bunch OF votes on the first
ballot. SO viii Representative Sulzer
under the same circumstances, but
Trainer Murphy is the boss.
Burgard to Be Named.
State Chairman Connors announced
this morning that Henry P. Burgard. OF
Buffalo, would be appointed chairman
OF the committee on credentials Mr.
Burgard is a member OF the State com
mittee. and the appointment is an honor
for Erie county.
Mr. COnnOrs was asked about the in
tention OF Bird s. CoIer TO file contests
in the Third. Seventh. Eighth. Thir-
teenth, Fourteenth. Fifteenth, and
Eighteenth districts OF Kings county.
The Fourteenth is McCarren's own dis
trict Mr. Connors said the temporary
roll had been made up but notice OF
contests could stin be fled
Req riding the reported breaches
among the leaders, Chairman C'onnors
said:
Mr.. Murphy and myself are as
Continued on Ninth Page.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
Two Perish in Tunnel Fire
in Detroit-Went Back
Into Flames.
TWO HUNDRED MEN
CUT OFF BY FLAMES
Mad Stampede Follows Alarm of
Fire-Several Overcome
by Flames.

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. 1.-two men
were sufrOcated and three others were
injured in a fire which swept through
the Windsor end of the Michigan Cen
trial tunnel early today. The flames
were discovered coming up from No
? side Of the shafthOuse. Immediately
the 200 men employed at the bottom Of
the shaft made a dash for the outside.
Trapped in the tunnel, with the great
timbers Of the tunnel ablaze between
them and their only exit, the men
fought IN a mad stampede for air and
life, dashing through thick smoke. past
greedy tongues Of flame, to life. Two
men, safely out once. went back down
into the inferno Of roaring fame and
swirling smoke, hoping to rescue some
of their fellows who might have been
suffocated or trampled down in the
rush for the air. Those two alone. Of
the go. died in that awful hole. choking
their lives out in their useless, but
splendid. sacrifice for others
The Victims.
The dead: Walter r TIImbaH. super
Iutendent, q Bruce avenue, Windsor;
married. Bert Johnson. carpenter, rs
GIengarry avenue. Windsor. unmarried
shaft superintendent; Frank Anderson.
workman; Charles CakebTead. city fire.
man.
Mr.. Kimban was married only two
months so. He was in shaft No. 4.
where the fire broke out. Reckless Of
the life and happiness that iy behind
him, he plunged down in the smoke
filed darkness. The only other victim,
Bert Johnson, went down 10 his death
actuated by the same motive
How it Started
The fire started in shaft No. IN
the completed part That shaft has
been driven 900 feet. The blaze began
about 150 feet in from the actual mouth
of the tunnel. starting among the hcavy
timbers which support the roof. Crossed
electric wires are said to have been The
cause, though il Is possible that a Cas
Get at the bottom of the shaft may have
been responsible.
The regular night gang a. work there
contains about 800 men, but as the mid
night lunch hour mad just begun. 100
or more Of the gang had come to 5he
Surface.
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Nebraskan Comes Right
Back at Republican in
Scathing Statement.
INSISTS OHIO MAN
DODGES ISSUES
Declares Judges Record in Philip
pines HaS Much to Be
Explained.
RRYAN'S CHARGE.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. I5.-W.
J. Bryan, in assailing Taft today,
among other things, said:
will he explain the issue of the
Benguet railroad system and the
perpetual franchises that he wanted
to fasten upon the Filipinos with a
perpetual guarantee of income to the
corporations securing the fran
chises -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
SWEDISH MINISTER
REACHES NEW YORK

. QUARANTINE. y. Y. Sept l5.-The
steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse.
which arrived today from Bremen.
Southampton. and Cherbourg. had
among the passengers Hermann Won
Legercrantz. Swedish minister to the
United states, and his attaChe, Count L
Won UgElas.
The minister said there was no truth
IN the rumOr that his relations with
President Roosevelt were not pleasant
lie was happy TO return to his post
and enjoyed his residence in this country
and was glad TO come back
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WadsWorth the First Candi-
date to Be Placed in
Nomination.
HILL DEFEATS PLAN
TO USE HIS MAIZE
Opponents 10 Present Executive
Give Up Fight in Face Of
the Inevitable.
PROBABLE SLATE

For Governor-Charles E Hughes,
Of New York.
For Lieutenant Governor-Senator
Horace White, Of Onondaga
For Secretary OF State-William D.
Barnes, OF Rensselaer,.
For Comptroller-CharIes H. Gaus,
Of Albany.
For Attorney Genera1-Justice Has
brouck, Of Ulster.
For State Engineer-Arthur H.
0'Bnen, Of Oneida
For State Treasurer-Uncertain.
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done There are always two sides to
every question. and MS side has yet 10
be told.
4 have just received a letter from
him in which he tells me everythine.
Before sailing I heard of these awfi3l
charges brought against him. but need
less 70 say l did not believe them. Ee
assures M that he Is innocent, and I
would take his word against that of
the whole world AS soon as we ianj
I am going 70 join him, and am 20
ing to stay with him until ne is cleared
OF all his trouble. These charges made
against him are all false
Mrs. Earle was accompanied by Mrs.
George T. Lord. with whom she has
been touring Europe
Moses 18th Annual September Sale
-AJVt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
CAR OF DYNAMITE
EXPLODES ON RAILS
Accident in Missouri Seriously In
Jures Twelve Persons, Several
of Whom May Die.

SEDALIA, No, Sept. ia carload
OF dynamite on a southbound Missouri
Kansas and Texas local freight train
exploded in front Of the depot at Wind
sor, twenty miles south IF here toda,
More than dozen persons were in
jured, of whom several are expected to
die
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
TAFT is SILENT.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. Is
There will b. no proIongation of the
long distance debate between Bryan
and Taft Judge Taft was shown
the statement given out by Bryan
at Philadelphia.
Il have nothing to say" he re
marked.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
MARSHAL FOR ALASKA

Henry T. Love. at present a special
agent Of the General Land Office. as
signed 70 duty in the State of Oregon
has been appointed as United states
marshal for the Third division Of
Alaska, In place of George G. Perry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15
BOOKKEEPER GONE,
POLICE ON LOOKOUT
Frank G. Alexander DiSap-
pears MysteriouSly-Last
Seen Saturday Night.

Police Of many cities are today seek
ing Frank c. Alexander, boOkkeeDer at
the American Federation of Labor, who
mysteriot sly appeared from his home
in Hyattsvile last Wednesday morning.
Immediately after being notified cI the
young mans disappearance by his wife,
the police sent out general alarm IN
Washington and 10 cities where Il is
thought Alexander may have gone. a
tuu description accompanied the notice,
but nothing has yet been heard or hirl
and many theories as to his where
abOuts have been advaEced.
Alexander is twenty-six years old,
and is generally liked by his associates
at the American Federation OF Labor.
He gave no intimation TO any % them
or to his friends that he contemplated
leaving the city or giving up his posi-
tiCn.
No Clue TO Mystery
The disappearance of Alexander is as
much of a mystery 10 his wife and other
members Of his family as TO the police.
He left the Office of the American Fed
GRAFTON OF Labor at II o'clock last Tues
day morning 1t was late that night
before he reached his home in Hyatts-
vile. however. and he retired inmedi-
ately, telling his wife he wished to get
up early the next morning as some mat
ters Mt the Office required his atten-
] ton The last Mrs. Alexander saw
I Of her husband was when he left home
/ Wednesday morning for Washington.
| Every effort was made 10 locate Alex
ander. but without avail The police.
| however, learned that ne had been in
I Washington last Saturday night. bur
/ further Khan that no definite news of
/ the missing man could be obtained.
Theories Discredited.
/ Friends Of Alexander were at first in
clined to believe that he had met with
= an accident. but the fact that he was
1 in the city Saturday has discredited
\ this theory.
Mrs Alexander, the young wife Of
| the missing man, is unable to account
for her husbands disappearance. Her
brother John H Wilson. 65l A street
southeast, is aiding the police in maxi
ing a thOrOGgh search for his brother
in-law.
Alexander is described as being near
" FIVE feet, eleven inches In height, and
weighing about $50 pounds. he has
black hair, dark blue eyes, and is clean
shaven. When he left home Alexander
wore a gray suit and black derby.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-15

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Sept. 15.-Wil-
liam J. Bryan, the Democratic Presi-
Dental candidate, tooay bitterly attack
ed Judge Taft, his Republican opponent,
and openly accused him Of deliberate
evasion and misrepresentation.
lie further assaIed the Chioan on his
record As governor general Of the Phil
ippineS. and insisted that there was
much TO explain in his record there, es-
pecialIy in connection with the PROPOSE
tio1 to guarantee perpetual franchises
in the islands 10 be secured by perpetual
income, and the Benguet railway mai
ter
Bryan read Judge Taft's answer 20
his statement of yesterday very care
fully today, and especially that part that
referred 10 his unstaE Iity.
Bitterly Assals Taft.
After considering at length ne issued
the following emphatic statement:
Mr.. Taft is dodging. Instead II de-
hning his position on public questions,
he is inquiUing about my record as he
does about the public questions which
he has attempted TO discuss. He &C
cuses me of being changeabIe and OF
abandoning issues Let me refer to the
questions which have been discussing.
L began with the tarin question
twenty-eight years ago. and have been
q tarin refOrmer all these years Mr..
Taft is just beginning 10 see the neces-
sity for tariff reform.
4 began advocating the direct cleo
ton Of Senators as early as 1890 and
have been advocating IL ever since. In
his notification speech, he announces that
his notification speech, he announces that
he is personally inclined TO this. This.
$50 far as i know, is his first utterance
IN favor OF this reform and he makes II
eighteen years after L began 10 work
TOR It.
Il helped to draw the income tax law
in 1894 and have been an advocate Of the
principle ever since. He now admits
that the principle is sound. Thus he
comes 70 my position after fourteen
years OF waiting
Long Favored Freedom.
u said In 1898 that the FflfpiDos ouebt
to have their Independence We de-
cIared that to be the paramount issue
in 1900 and I have ever since insisted
upon ultimate independence Of FiIipi-
nos and of an immediate declaration OF
the Governments intention. Mr. Taft
has this year admitted that the peo-
pie must ultimately have Independence.
although he postpones the day OF il
for at least two generations. I have
maintained my position. He has come
around to it, have also discussed the
Philippine question in this campaign and
called attention 10 the fact that Mr.
Taft made a mistake CT Sl14, 000, 900 in
his estimate Of the cost of imperialism.
n his notification speech he put the
cost al Sf 100000 a year, whereas the
increase in the army and navy alone
amounts to more than S20000, 600.
ION the railroad question, ne has ex-
pressed himself as strongly as l have
He has said and the President also.
has said, that Government ownership
viii follow II the railroads prevent reg
ulation. I have said the same thing I
do not desire Government ownership. I
Continued on Ninth Page.)
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Moses 14th Annual September Sale
-Advt.
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Moses 18th Annual September Sale
-Advt.
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zContinued on Ninth Page)
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CONTINUED on Ninth Page.)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-24

Thirty years ago an old-fashioned
steel tired spring wagon was luxury.
In funeral procession you would per-
haps see two or three of them. Tween
years ago top buggy was rich man s
fortune and but few of them were setu
Today top buggy with rubber tires is
as common as democrat in Texas.
Anybody and everybody has them A
farm wagon in funeral procession
would be novelty. The upper tens
ride in automobiles and they are getting
TO be common, Ii is fash age that we
are living in. If letter is "a hours
travelling thousand miles there is a
kick. Ten dollars doesn't last as long
as ten cents did with our grandfathers.
We spend more for socks and suspend
ers than our grandfather did for his
Sunday o-to-meeting clothes and still
we wonder what is the matter with
the world that il does not grind out as
many rich blessings as it did half cen
fury ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-24

in this vicinity because of his musical ability, be-
ing an expert on the violin and cornet and qualified
to instruct ON any instrument. The Third Regi-
nent Band Of this city was reorganized several
yesrs ago under his direction. At the time of
death Mr. Nottingham also held positions of honor
II his home city being the president of the village
aealth officer and a Justice of the peace. Mr..
Nottingham was born in Indiana. May 20. 1871.
When seven years old he came with his parents
TO this state. and in 1866. 70 Vernon county This
county has ever since been his residence. In early
manhood he married Miss Catherine Over, who
died some thirty years ago, leaving five children
all living as follows: Mrs Car ie Cox, Willis, Mrs.
Ella Cox Edward and Ben. In 1889. Mr. Noting
ham married Harriet Billings To them was born
one child Prudence. now sixteen years old. who
with the mother and half brothers and sisters are
left. During the Civil war he served his country
as bugler in Co D. 2nd Wis. Calvary. Funeral
services were held from the Methodist church in
Viroqua on the afternoon of Thursday, June Is.
Reys Chas. Buffers and G. w, Nuzum officiating,
and the interment was in the Viroaua cemetery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-24
uTTLE EXCHANGE SERMONS.

A man who has opinions of his own
and courage 10 advocate them, will be
sure to have opposition in this world,
because he runs across or contrary to
other peoples opinions. but just keep
straight ahead il your cause is right
and your conscience clear. Don't both
or yourself about what people say; life
is two short for that Some will abuse
you through envy, and others for want
of sense, others still for want of prin-
ciple and some because they honestly
differ with you; but if you keep right
on openly, manfully. intelhgently, and
with proper dignity of character, hon
esty of purpose and self respect, those
who honestly differ with you will re-
spect you and your opinion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-24

De Soto and moved to Viroqua in January. 1906
that Mrs kundahl might receive medical atten-
tion conveniently. where they have since
resided. Mrs. Kundahl has been invalid for
the past few years and everything possible that
skill and love could devise to aid the suffer was
done She united with the rthelan church when
a young girl and was associated with the United
Lutheran church here. The night before she
passed away she slept well and almost the last
words that she uttered prayer Of thanks
for her restfu sleep. She is suryiS e by her hcs-
band and little daughter. The funeral was held
on Tuesday atthe Uuited lutheran church. Rev.
Gulbrauson of WNstby CONDUCTING the services
and the interment was in Virc.aa an,,terY
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-24
FINEST FAkM HOME FOR SALE.

4 AM DESTROYS OF SELLING MY s0-ACRE
! farm 1.-THE James Smith place 2 miles west of
ViFoqual and will make it an object to purchaser
II taken before September Is. II is the best cul-
tivated most desirable country home in Vernon
county. Sufficient young timber for several years
use. good growing orchard, 1870 pine trees 10 to 20
feet high. WELL windmill. basement barn. tobacco
she'd, hog house. splendid residence. all well
fenced Terms oue-half cash. balance reasonable
time. or will accept wild land in part payment,
Call On OF address N X. LovERup, Xirouua. Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-24

hereby announce to the republican
electors of Vernon county that am
candidate for nomination to the office
of County Treasurer, subject TO results
OF the September primaries. ANY sup
port given me win be thankfully re-
ceived. Very truly yours,
A. W. Donovan.
Clinton, Jane 10, 1898.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-24
wEED NOTICE BLANKS.

Town, city and village officials will do
well to remember that the CENSOR
Keeps on hand stock of noxious weed
blanks, the latest and most convenient
forms. Malt or other orders promptly
filed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-24

Tuesday. June 18TH, at the home of William
Hall IN Genoa township was the scene of q beauti-
full home wedding. when Floyd Munyon Of Bergen
Hail were married The ceremony was performed
by Rev. j, b. BTact jck. They have the best
wishes of their many friends
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-24
DIED

Mr. W. Thomas Nottingham one Of Vernon
eountys we'll know and highly respected citizens.
died At his home in Stoddard on Tuesday after
noon at $50 O'Clock. following an iilness Of six
weeks. Mr. Nottingham will be well remembered
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-24

Remember the brandt Ferndell
coffees at Williams.
Next comes the small boy and his
noisy patriotism.
These hot June days are fast bring
corr up to the knee high" stage.
Head quarters for chicken feed a,
X. d. Williams & Co.'S. feed store.
The city weed commissioner is out
with his hoe Let every citizen helI
him IN his campaign against the noxiouS
growths
Asher Gorsline's imported French
Coach horse ''Sednctor' will s.sa0 81
Mr. Gorsline's barn, South Main rect,
every day. Phone 81, rings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-24

hereby announce to the voters of
Vernon county that shall be a candi-
date for the Republican nomination for
Register Of Deeds at the September
primary. Thanking you in advance for
any support may receive, am,
Respectfully,
l.. G.. STEENBERG.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-24
NoMINATins rArrRs

Candidates for Office can secure nomi-
nation papers. with name and Office
sought printed therein, at the CENSOR
office. Orders promptly filled when
given by mail or personally.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-24
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

/ hereby announce to the voters of
Vernon county that ! shall be a candi-
date for the Republican Nomination for
Register of Deeds at The September
primary. Thanking you in advance for
any sup BORT may receive, | am,
Respectfully,
It. o. MORK
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-24
TAFrs LIFE AND SPEECHES.

Official edition. with chapter by President Roose-
Welt Only Sl.00. Big terms to agents. Freight
paid. Outfit ready. Send ten cent postage
ZtEGLER CO.. 2e9 Fourth St.. Philadelphia
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-24
MARRIED.

On May thirty-hrst. at the home of Albert
BREEDING in Whitestown Mr.. Carley E. Brixey
and Miss Essie G. Steltng were united in mar
rage by Justice Stoddard. The bride and groom
started for their future home in South Dakota.