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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

| lief, based on what be was told by
one Holland. tariff clerk for the Alton,
| that the rate over the Alton was six
cents; and that such rate had been
| filed with the interstate commerce
commission"
Testimony Not Excluded.
AS a matter Of fact, It is stated
the record of The case shows that
Bogardus was permitted 10 testify to
the Judge and jury on every point
enumerated in the decision of the
court Of appeals. when this passage
in the record wss shown to District
Attorney Sims and his assistant.
James II. Willardson, they would
make no comment. However. other
members Of the legal profession in
terviewed regarded the point as o.
great value.
Big Fine VIII Not sand.
II is pointed out, however, that
even though the court were convinced
OF IT'S error in this matter, there is
little prospect Of securing the infiic-
ton Of any such colossal fine as Judge
Lands believed fitted the offense
Grosscup's opinion leaves little of
the contention that each carload at
the six-cent rate constituted separ-
ate offense. Even shipments, Of which
there were about 500, could not be
SO considered under the ruling Of the
court. The fine should have been
based on the settlements between the
railroad and the oil company.
Less Than 100000 Possible.
Or these there were just 36. The
n aximum fine on this basis would
amount to but $4,000 and the min
imum $4,000 In the event that a
renearing is denied the government
may 90 to trial on the original indlct-
meDt containing 1862 counts-an &C
ton which Sims could be ready TO
take within two We eks.--or upon any
one Of the seven other Indictments
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

Chicago, July 23--Although the
United States circuit court of appeals
yesterday reversed and remanded the
case against the Standard on com
pany of Indiana, in which Judge Ian
dis, in district court, had imposed a
fine of s29,240.O00, the government
forces will continue the battle.
The government has 30 days with
in which 10 file a petition for re-
hearing. and II will be filed within the
allotted period Judge Grosscup.
whose opinion was concurred in by
his colleagues. Judges Seaman and
Barker, is declared by lawyers famil-
lar with the case TO have stated err
roneously that the testimony Of Ed
ward Bogardus, who was In absolute
charge of the traffic affairs OF the
STANDARD Oil COMPANY, was excluded.
In his opinion. dealing with the lin
tent feature Of tn" Casa vital
point--Judga Grogscup says:
Judge Has Wrong Idea.
1--WE should take up these subjects
in the order stated. the first being
whether the shipper can without er-
ror be convicted Of accepting con.
cession from a lawful published rate
e.en though It is not shown, as bear
ing on the matter Of intent, that the
shipper at the time Of accepting such
concession knew what the lawful pup
lished rate waa-the view Of the law
embodied in the charge and carried
out in the ruling excluding certain
pronered TESTIMONY, including that
Of one Edard Bogardus. who being in
absolute Large Of the traffic affairs
Of the plaintiff 10 error offered to ties.
tIfy that during thar period ne did
not know anything about an ls-cent
rate over the Alton railroad; that his
attention had never been called 70
any such rate b. any prison or by
examination Of any document and
that it wan his understanding and be.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

down stairs on their heads and with
out the use of their hands, A novelty
OF skill and beauty is presented by
the Marnello-M arnitz acrobats from
Italy, who while turning handsp-ings
and somersauiting from each Others
shoulders, play operate selections on
silver bells. This act was declared
last winter the best dressed ana most
unique seen in Europe.
The Belfords from Australia, Mar
guerite and Hanley of Germany, Bur.
gees and Clara from France. the ST.
Icons from France, the CarnelIos
from Spain and the Ballots are
others on the list.
When the big show visits Madison
Tuesday, July 2S, it win be observed
that it has grown very considerably
since last seen here. All canvas and
other equipment is new, and The pa
rade set for the forenoon is said TO
sparkle with fresh paint and gold.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
eUFFEY STRONG AT HOME.
Pennsylvania Democratic Committee
Praises ENDORSED Leader.

Pennsylvania Democratic Committee
Praises ENDORSED Leader.
Harrisburg, Pa, July 23.-The dem
ocratic state committee yesterday
recognized James NJ. Guffey of Pitts.
burg as the leader of the democracy
of Pennsylvania, despite the fact that
he was ousted from the state chair
manship at Denver, and while it en-
dorsed the candidates on the IA ional
ticket, it voiced in strong terms dis
approval of the unseating OF the
Pennsylvania delegates by the Gre
dentials committee at Denver. The
members of the committee not only
proclaimed fealty to Guffey by adopt
ing resolutions in which he was
praised for his work for the party
and his leadership was upheld, but a
resolution intended TO secure ,'Gcogni-
ton of James Kerr, sitting member
of the national committee, was
laughed at when presented by per
sonal friend of Kerr. State Chairman
Dimeling, friend of Guffey, vas re-
elected.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
GIVEN ROARING WELCOME BY
GUNS OF TERNATIoNAL
FLEET.
MULTITuDEs OF PEOPLE APP.
PLAuD AS HEIR APPARENT
MAKES APPEARANCE.
GREAT zATTLEsH!3 GIVES ind.
CATION OF ENGLANDs TIRE
MENDous NAVAL STRENGTH.

Quebec, July 23-The prince of
Wales landed from the British, battle
ship Indomitable yesterday amid a
deafening roar of guns from the in
ternational feet of British, French
and American warships and tumultu-
GUS demonstrations OF $4,000 persons
massed upon the wharves and ter
raced heights of the city. Ii was
spectacle of truly royal splendor, for
the latest type of British dreadnaught,
with royal standards flying, came To
anchor among double column of for
eign warships and the prince was wei
coined ashore by Earl Grey, governor
general of Canada, Premier Lauriei
and assembled dignitaries, fanked
by thousands of soldiers and multi
tude of people. At 2:45 yesterday
afternoon the princes fleet was sight
= Immediately the guns of the
warships began to thunder, British,
French, american ships firing royal
salutes together, while every ship
hoisted the royal standard and broke
out mass of color from stern to
stern. The lndomitable advanced
with sailors and marines ranged
along the gundeck. AS she swung
alongside the New Hampshire, the
colossal magnitude and power of the
British ship stood out in bold relief
against the American battleship.
which looked like a delicate white
yacht beside the truly monstrous en-
CINE of destruction.
Back of her came the Minotaur an
other naval colossus. At 4 o'clock
the battleships again roared salute
as the prince disembarked from his
ship and came ashore. One of the
first glimpses the prince got as he
stepped ashore was a bevey of Eng.
lish, French and American women,
ranged in terraced seats before the
landing stage, including Mrs. Fair
banks, wife OF the vice president OF
the United States, and Mrs. Cowles
wife of the admiral and sister OF
President Roosevelt. Premier Laur-
Ter delivered to the prince an address
Of welcome. The prince responded
in happy vein. The ceremonies con-
Guided, the prince was driven in an
open carriage through streets lined
with soldiers and packed with people
to the citadel where the royal quar-
ters are established during his stay.
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containing 4.4G2 counts. The record
in the case decided cost the govern
ment 100000
The most striking portion of the de-
cision, epitomizing the attitude of the
court, is as follows:
Counsel FIR the government say
In concluding their brief that the
Glk1ns act was passed because the
peace Of society and the welflre Of
the people demanded it; that railroad
inequity means business ruin in all
except those powerful enough TO make
themselves beneficiaries of diserim.
nations; means the wiping out OF
any industry, Of a town, of a city, at
the command Ct an officer of private
corporation That railroad inequity
is the basis Of monopoly and wrongful
concentration of wealth, that no law
of more vital Importance was ever
passed by congress; and that those
guilty of violating II are guilty Of
serious crime against the principles
vi IlAuuH " ldl 4iIEublLA anu [ANAATs
Other Laws More Sacred.
Every sentence Of this arraign-
ment Is true, that this court recog-
nizes the Importance of the enforce
ment Of that act Is shown in its af-
hrmance Of penalties that under
them would be regarded as very Sc
we're; but the interstate commerce
act, important as that law is, is not
the only law under which we live.
We live under a guaranty thai reaches
back to the beginning of Ear .aw, and
is securely planted in every c0nstitu-
tion Of civilized governments. that
no one shai be punished until he has
been heard and, above this. the funda-
mental guaranty that there ran be
So. no higher prerogative; for let it
once come 20 pass that unlc the
stress OF enforcing equality, any power
In the government may override the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

spect. While Il would be desirable
sustain The body with some admin
.stration 0. nourishment, It Is agreed
or the physicians that nothing OF
this kind may be hazarded while the
patient is in his present condition,
some water has been given.
DR.. Villas said that The patient re-
NAMED in the same unconscious state
that has continued since Mond8y
morning, that once he thought the pa
sent showed symptoms Of at least
an approach Of consciousness, that
ne was about to open his eyes, but
this much hoped for symptom DID not
develop.
Even were the patient to improve
enough 10 lie able TO open his eyes,
il would be Of decided assistance 10
ne physicians in studying the case.
besides being a sign of progress to-
war; recovery.
Change Might Come Instantly.
The docf~rs declare that it is i'm
possible 10 say anything more about
he case than that the patients con-
dition remains unchanged. that it is
exceedingly critical, that a change
might come at any instant or might
not come for some time. They do not
find it safe to venture anything in
the way of suggestion or prediction
as 10 when a crisis must come or a
change one way or the other may be
expected.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

YACHT SINKS
A SCHOONER
CREW RESCUED AND GIVEN
TRANSPORTATION HOME
TO MAINE.
MASTER or DESTROYED SHIP
SAYS FAULT WAS ON THE
MAYFl OVER.

Newport, r. /, July 23.-PTesident
Roosevelt knew nothing of the col
lision of his yacht, the Mayfiower,
Tuesday night with the schooner
Manawa, until he arose yesterday
morning The crew OF the schooner,
which had been cut practically in two
by the Mayhower, were rescued and
taken aboard the presidents yacht
and when the president saw them
and heard the story he directed that
they re given sufficient money to
take them to their homes in Maine,
and that the master of the schooner,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
La TOILETTE
IN CAMPA|GN
RELIED UPON BY CHAIRMAN
HITCHCOCK FOR WORK
IN ThE WEsT.

Denver, July 23.-Frank H. Hitch.
cock. chairman of the republican ma.
tional committee, in company with
other members of his party, left over
the Burlington route for Chicago
Upon his arrival there he will confer
with political leaders from the middle
west states. 1t is certain That a great
deal Of campaigning in the west will
be done by Senators Borah OF Idaho,
Long OF Kansas of Kansas, La Fol-
iette Of Wisconsin and Dolliver Of
.owa If possible these men viii be
kept in the western states practic-
ally all the time
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

l"Skipper" Hutchinson, be provided
with transportation to the Office OF
his agents in New York. The col
lision by order Of the president, will
be investigated.
The Mayfower's bowsprit is miss
ing, one anchor gone and the bow
plates dented. Captain Hutchinson of
the Manawa disclaimed all response
hility for the collision. He SAID his
lights We're burning brightly AID
double lookout was forward; that his
foghorn sounded. but there was no
response from the Mayfiower, which
came directly toward his vessel and
cut her almost in two and sank.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
SHOOTS SWEETHEART, RIVAL
AND SELF IN DANCE IA

New York, July 2S.-In view Of
more than a hundred persons in the
bali room of the Fort Lowery hotel
lat Bait beach, L. l., last night, John
Hanna shot 16-year-old Augusta WaIz,
with whom he was in love, and RALPH
MANI with whom she was dancing.
He then shot and kille1 himself
Aianz may die, but the girl was only
slightly wounded. Jealousy was the
cause.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

last payment was check for $445.1S
from the Michigan Fire & Marine In
surance Co, but there was found to
be no indication of a desire TO de-
fraud the state. the amount collected
being the result of unintentional err
ror. Some amounts found due arise
through reinsurance in unauthorized
companies. Occasionally companies
are examined and found free from er-
ror or arrearages to the state. This
was true with respect to the German
Fire of Peoria and the Millers' Mu-
tual of Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
GREER SUCCEEDS
BISHOP POTTER

New York, July 2S.-Right Rev.
David H. Greer. who was bisnop CO
adjutor of New York before the
death of Bishop Potter Tuesday night
at Cooperstown. N. Y, now becomes
bishop and enters Immediately into
the office of the bishopric. no addition.
al conservation being necessary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
NO IMPROVEMENT
SAY THE DOCTORS
NO CHANGE or CONDITION oc-
Ours ~ colonel Villas
CASE.
DR. CHARLES Il. Villas TAKES
JOINT CHARGE WITH DR..
PHILIP FOX.
TEMPERATURE AND PULSE
ABOVE NORMAL BUT USUAL
FOR SUCH ATTACK.
Madison, July %.

Colonel William T, Villas Is appaI-
emily holding his own. No cnange
for the worse is expected for several
hours, and the fact that the paralysi,
has not spread and increased at oil
for the past "a hours and before that
only slightly, indicates that there IS
still chance that the store of VI
tally with which the patient is fort
fed may yet overcome the trouble NJ
remedies or heroic medical treat
ment or any surgical application Is
possible, and the only thing that can
be aone is to keep the patient quiet,
his head high, and hot applications TO
the feet, in order to induce the blood
as much as possible toward the low
er extremities and away from the
head, so as to do as much as possible
toward relieving blood pressure in the
head and tend to avoid continuance OF
the cerebral hemorrhage which is
the cause of the pressure upon the
brain and consequent paralysis.
Billings Verifies Diagnosis.
DIR. Frank Billings, specialist and
diagnostician of Chicago, has CONT
and gone. He verified the correct
ness of the diagnosis of the attending
physician, DR.. Philip Fox. and said
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

Green Bay, Wis, July 2S.-At the
point of a revolver, u men, incIud-
ing the proprietor of the Westly sa-
loon on the ManitowC, road, wee
held up in true western style by one
lone holdup man. The rcbber secured
$40 in cash, two revolvers and a valu-
able watch. He drove up to the sa-
loon in a carriage and made lis es-
cape in the same manner.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
REID BACKED BY BAR.
Merrill Alto. ney Will Probably sue
coed Judge SiIverthorn.

coed Judge Silverthorn.
Merrill, Wis, July est is under
stood here that representatives of the
bar of Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida and
Villas counties, the four counties
which comprise the sixteenth judicial
circuit of Wisconsin, will go to Mad
ison, as soon "s Governor Davidson
has accepted the resignation of Judge
siiverthorn, and ask that A. H. Reid
of this eli :, be appointed as his sue
cessor.
Milton C. Porter, who was in the
field for a while. has withdrawn in
favor of Reid, and It is practically
assured that the latter viii be the
next judge, if Governor Davidson ac-
cedes TO the wishes of the people Of
this district.
Mr.. Reid is a graduate Of the Uni
versity of wisconsin and is one of the
best known attorneys in the northern
part Of the state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
LA5oRER KILLS WIFE AND
WOUNDS SUPPOSED RIVAL

Chicago, July 23.-Santo Purque, a
laborer employed by the city, last
night shot and killed his wife and
probably fatally wounded Frank
Retrandi. whose attentions to Mrs.
Purque had aroused the husbands
jealousy. Perque was arrested.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

that all that could be done in the
way of treatment of the patient had
been and was being done, He had
few suggestions to offer and no
change Of treatment results from his
visit. DR.. Charles H. Villas of New
York., formerly connected with the
Hahnemann Medical college of Chi
cago, reached Madison yesterday aft
ernoon. He is a younger brother Of
Colonel Villas.
Doctors in Consultation.
DR.. Charles H. Villas reached Madl-
son from New York yesterday after
noon. He immediately took joint
charge Of his brother with Dr. Philip
Fox. who has attended since the at
tack began Monday morning.
DR.. Fox carefully went over the
history of the case. describing the
symptoms noted in the progress OF
the case. what treatment had been
administered, and what diagIostical
conclusions had been arrived at
No Question Of Diagnosis.
DR.. Villas agreed with Drs. Fox and
Billings that the diagnosis of cerebral
hemorrhage affecting the left side
of the brain and accounting Tor the
manifestation of paralysis on the
right side of the body was obviously
correct and that the best and in
fact the only proper remedies had
been applied. He recognized the
exceedingly critical condition of the
patient and agreed that little could
be done other than to give care and
attention, applying few simple
methods that may be calculated to as
sist the natural vitality of the patient
to repair the damage by absorbing
the extravagation. the blood which
has escaped from the ruptured blool
vessel Of the brain and is causing pa
ra1ysis by pressing upon the brain
tissues
Temperature and Pulse sigh.
The temperature OF the patient Is
considerably higher than normal, the
usual condition in such cases. but this
remains about the same and is not 50
high as TO Indicate the near approach
Of a crisis. The pulse is accelerated,
but Dr.. Villas said be thought be o.
served some improvement in thiz re-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
EXAMINING FIRE
COMPANY REPORTS
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER BEE
DIE COLLECTING MONEY
DUE THE STATE.
Madison, July %.

Insurance Commissioner Beedle is
devoting himself to the examination
of fire insurance companies to ascer-
tain whether their reports filed with
the state are accurate and if there be
any money due the state. A good
deal of money has been turned in al
ready as the result of these exami-
nations and more is assured. The
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
SENT BY SHAH.
Mira Golem Rerobats Released by
Monarch to Join Circus.

monaFCh 10 JOIN NifCGHs
The shan Of Persia contributed TO
the program offered this season by
Ringing brothers by releasing from
his court entertainers the Mira Co
lem family Of acrobats for their first
and probably their only tour Of Amer
lean cities. The releast was obtained
by an envoy Of the circus stationed
al Constantinople through the Amer
Jean legation at Teheran Until their
arrival this spring in America the
performance Of this family had never
been witnessed outside The shah S
court.
Other famous acro6ats with the
show are the Patty brothers. who
dance. skip the rope and walk Up and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
Hibernians Prosper.

Indianapolis. July 23.-Tne annual
repoy. Of President Cummings shows
the Ancient order Of Fibernians pros
Porous. The total membership Is
140.I59. an Increase for the past year
Of 102sO. The total assets are
81, $50. o99.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

The measure of ascertaining the
number of offenses adopted by the
trial court was wholly arbitrary-nad
no basis in any intention or fixed
rule discoyerable in the statute.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

THAT under the circumstances the
punishment would have been the
maximum penalty, does not seem pos
sible; for the maximum sentence
would wipe out, many times,
and for this first offense, all the prop
erty Of the defendant.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

Would a cab driver, convicted of
violating the city law against ex-
ceseive cab fares, be sentenced to pay
fine that would take his horse and
cab and then leave MIN bankrupt
MANY times over?'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
JUDGE Lands.

fundamental right of being judged
only after having been duty tried
right just as essential in the asso-
ciated relation Of a corporation as to
men in the relation ship of copaTt-
ners, or to men individually-there
will remain no commerce worth the
name 70 safeguard. The beginning
Of commerce is constitutional gov
eminent, and the foundation Of con-
stitutional government Is the faith
that every guaranty of our institu-
tions, no matter what the provoc2-
ton, viii be sacredly observed
Proceeding Almost Perfunctory.
The courtroom was crowded with
lawyers and newspapermen when
Judges Grosscup, Baker and Seaman
took their seats.
Judge Grosscup did not read the
document, merely referring TO it by
number and stating that the case had
been reversed and remanded. There
was jubilation among the Standard Oil
lawyers, who declared the decision
had been expected. while the govern
ment attorneys went quietly to Mr..
Sims office to study the document
The whole proce ediD IS occupied only
a few moments.
Oil Stock Jumps.
The news Of the verdict spread
rapidly and sta, ard Oil stock
jumped IA points. 8 Use ct 6S points
since Monday morning Wall street
reported a large demand among rich
investors and yesterdays price, s664,
IS the highest the shares have sold
since Judge Lands decision.
Roosevelt Silent.
Newport. r, l., July 23.-PresidenC
Roosevelt ,'as apprised Of the action
OF the United States court of appeals
in Chicago, reversing the decision OF
the lower court in the Standard on
case, but made no comment upon it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

florence Gear is 10 be starred 1exG
season In Marie Cahilrs old play,
Marrysn~ Mary
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
NOTIFY BRYAN AUGUST 70.
Ceremony to Occur on Capi,o
Grounds in Lincoln.

Lincoln, July 23.-It has been defin,
itely determined that the notification
of Mr.. Bryan of his nomination for
the presidency shall occur on the
grounds surrounding me state capitol
on August u.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
HIT BY BALL, MAY DIE.
ei'7 Struck in Head While Watching
Game.

Evansville, Wis. July 2S.-While
watching a ball game between the
Madison and tie local teams, Miss
Ethel Baker was struck in the head
by batted ball and may die. Physi.
clans believe that she has suffered
conclusion Of the brain.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
STRIKING STATEMENTS IN STANDARD OIL DECISIONS

Can a court, without abuse of ju.
dicial discretion, wipe out all the
property of the defendant before the
court. and all the assets 10 which its
creditors look, in an effort to reach
and punish person who il not be
fore the court--a party that has not
been convicted. has not been tried
has not been indicted even? Can an
American judge without abuse Of ju-
dicial discretion, condemn any one
who has not had his day in court?'
Can punishment be melted on no
other basis than the judges personal
belief that the party marked by him
for punishment deserves punishment?
If -, it is because the man who hap
pens 10 be the judge is above the
law"