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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29
KIND WORDS FOR
SPEAKER CANNON

Chicago Jan. 23.-"Unele Joe
Cannon can. in my Judgment, safely
and confidently be given a place at
the wheel" said Judge Peter S
Grosscup of the United States cir
cult court, speaking last night at a
banquet of the Illinois Lawyers asso-
citation.
AS a progressive a.:cpg progress
sives." said the Judge, one whose
IDEAL is that the corporation may be
so reconstructed and through it, Is
a trustworthy institution, the proper.
ty of America, Incorporated as well
as incorporated. will eventually be
come the property OF the people OF
America wish to see in the next
president OF the United States a man
not wholly an idealist, man not
wholly practical man, but a man
who, animated by the nations pest
ideals, viii set out to reach them
on practical l.nes-will travel on.
ward by roads laid on solid earth.
Ahead of this generation Of Amer
leans lies work that in time will con
stitute one Of the greatest triumphs
Of our history But to successfully
accomplish it it must be safely pilot
ed past the dangers Of panic and bus
mess depression on one hands and
the dangers of a greed and selfish
ness that wishes to remain pnmolest
ed on the other. It viii take a
trained captain as well as deter
mined one to pilot the ship Cour
ageous, hearty and Straightforward
optimistic always, but never fool
ish optlmist; a father in wisdom, a
brother in strength and sympathy. a
captain who knows the chart, and Is
not afraid to follow it. Uncle Joe
Cannon can, in my judgment safely
and confidently be given the place al
the wheel"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29
BLAMES BRYAN
FOR HIS DEFEAT

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 23.-Alton B.
Parker WIS last night shown an ex-
tract from the speech of William j.
Bryan before the Kentucky legisla-
ture, in which Bryan was quoted as
saying that Gin 1904 he took his med
iclne in Parker Parke- was the man
above all others whon | aid not
want"
What pity" said Judge Parker,
chat Bryan failed to be equally frank
In 1903. Had he done so the situa-
ton would be vastly better than 1t
is. There were but few democrats
that year who thought it wise TO have
a third-t1me candidate. But every
man of sense knew that unless a
man could be found who would re-
ceiye Bryans support his warm per
sonal following would seek revenge
for the defeats of 1896 and 1900"
Judge Parker says Bryan objected
to Cleveland, Hill, German and Cray
and said he woulS not oppose Parker,
but when the delegates began to be
elected favorable TO him Bryan
started on his famous tour Of denim.
cation. The dragons teet which be
then sowed yielded an abundant bar-
vest--aye. an that be could wish"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29
WILL. APPEAL
Bull DING CASE
ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CARRY
TENEMENT HOUSE MATTER
TO SUPREME COURT.
Madison, Jan. {

Madison, Jan. %.
Attorney General Gilbert will take
an appeal from the order of Judge
Halsey in Milwaukee overruling the
demurrer fled by the state in the
Bonnet suit against the tenament
building law enacted by the last legis-
lature. While the attorney general
has not received a copy of the deci
sion on the demurrer, it is the inten-
ton to carry the case up to the SUI
preme court at once If the situation
OF the litigation will permit.
1t Is understood that judge Halsey
merely overruled the demurrer and
that he did not pass upon the Consti-
tutioRality OF the law. The informa-
ton of the attorney general, received
in letter yesterday, is that the con-
stitutionality Of the law is not in
VOWED in the present decision, but
that the judge requires the state to
answer to Mr.. Bonnett's complaint
and prepare for trial.
This case is in charge Of Assistant
Attorney General A. C. Titus. Steps
have been taken to procure a com.
plete copy OF the decision on the de
murrer and then it will be determined
whether the essential questions In
volved in the litigation can be ad-
Indicated by taking an appeal from
the order overruling the demurrer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29
GIVES FIGURES ON
LIFE INSURANCE
COMMISSIONERS BEEDLE MAKES
TABLES OF PREMIUMS
AND EXPENSES.

Madison, Jan, 20
Commissioner Of Insurance Beedle
has caused to be compiled auG printed
tables OF maximum premiums and
maximum expense charges allowed
under section 1950m (cha,ter Cos,
laws Of 1901 for life insurance com
panies computing their premiums and
reserves on the basis Of the Amerl-
can Experience Table of MGR atty az
31s per cent. and 3 per cent interest
These tables are being sent 70 the
companies and others who may dc7ire
them. The letter Of transmission TO
companies contains the following
language:
ut should be observed that tho
tables show the maximum amounts
only, and that II the said maximum
amount Is used during the early years
OF the policy the amount allowed IN
the later years must be correspond
iDgly decreased. In other words, the
effective net premium (which would
be different from the level net prem
iuml must In all cases be sufficient
terms"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29
RETIRgs FROM POLITICS.
Former Congressman often Becomes
Head of Bank.

Head of Bank.
Milwaukee, Jan. 23.-Former Con-
gresham Theobald Often has accept
ed the management of the Bay View
branch of the German-American bank
TO succeed F. f. Riedel, whose recent
death caused the vacancy. The an,
nouncement of Mr.. Otjen's accept
ance means his retirement from poll
tics.
Roy Stone and l.. Z. Killian were
hamed assistant cashiers of the bank.
Six terms were served by Mr.. Often
as the representative from the fourth
congressional district of Wisconsin.
He was first sent to Washington in
1894. Mr.. often had practically an
neunced himself as candidate for
congress from his district at the next
election. But his acceptance of the
bank position means that he now
foregoes that intention Mr.. Often
went through a warm campaign at
the last election and was defeated for
the nomination by William J. Cary,
former sheriff.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29
HANssoRoUeH OF NORTH DA-
KoTA COMPLAINS OF COR
PoRATIoN IN POLITICS.
BILL INTRODUCED TO REQUIRE
so PER CENT RESERVES =
IN BANKS.
SECRETARY OF TREASURY RE.
CABLING MONEY He PLACED
OUT DURING PANIC.

Washington, Jan. 23.-The senate
spent over an hour yesterday discuss
ing a resolution offered by Senator
Hansborough of North Dakota, direct
ing the department Of commerce and
labor to suspend its investigation in
to the affairs of the International
Harvester company, which was or
dered By resolution over year ago.
During the discussion Senator Hans
borough declared that the harvester
y trust" is attempting to control the
selection of delegates to the next re-
publican national convention and is
especially plotting to defeat him for
reelection to the senate. The reso-
luton finally was referred to com
mittee.
The penal code bill was again con
sidered for over two hours.
Military Bill Introduced.
A bill organizing the state militia
in such manner as to make it con-
form to the organization and equip
ment of the regular army was intro
duced yesterday by Senator Dick.
For so Per Cent. Reserve.
Senator Bulkley introduced a bin
requiring bank deposits in reserve
banks to be maintained at 90 per
cent. of their original amount, and
providing that no interest shall be
paid on such reserve deposits.
House Session Monotonous.
Rapid progress was made in the
house in the consideration OF the
bill to codify and revise the penal
laws of the United States. The
only amendment of any Importance
which got through was one by Mr..
James of Kentucky, making it a
criminal offense, under heavy penal
ty, to falsify government crop stats
tics, the object of the amendment be
ing to protect cotton and tobacco
growers from spectators. Over 80
pages of the bill were disposed of,
Except for political speech by
Mr. Kimball of Kentucky, the pro
ceedings were monotonous and at no
time were 100 members in their
seats.
Recalling Government Money.
The secretary of the treasury an.
nounced that owing to the great i'm
provement in financial conditions
throughout the country he had begun
the gradual withdrawal of deposits
of public moneys, in moderate
amounts, from the national banks.
The first call had been made upon
the New York banks and amounts to
approximately s1o0OO,O00. This is
in add ton to about S10,000,000 re-
turned by New York banks since De.
cer1ber &c.
''he secretary also announced that
a general call for a moderate amount
will be made upon the banks in 9th
er cities at an early date.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29


but District Attorney jerome objected
to the introduction of the viii in evil
d'-nce until witnesses had come for
ward to prove its custody from the
time of signing up to the present mo-
ment. Mr.. Littleton declared the dis
triet attorneys objection simply
would delay matters, but he temper
arily withdrew The offer of the will.
Justice Downing said the condition OF
the villa long rambling affair-was
such as 10 make the proof of custody
desirable. There are many changes
and alterations in it. AS to the codi,
Gil, Mr. Jerome objected to its intro
dGction on the ground that 1t was in
the defendants own handwriting and
was a self-serving document.
Justice Bowling said the codicil
was compact continuing document
and was competent as evidence
Reads codiciI to Jury.
Mr.. Litteton then read the codicn
to the jury. The codicil, it will be re-
memberod. provided a number Of be-
quests to lawyers and others to aid
alleged victims of Stanford White to
prosecute claims for damage agains,
him and for the prosecution of all
persons engaged in such unlawfui
practices as those of said Stanford
White"
Among those to whom the funds
were made available were r. Ross
Perry of Washington; DR.. Charles Ii.
Parkhurst and Anthony Comstock.
Thaw named a number of young
women now on the stage as possible
claimants against White.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29

around St Marc and are preparing to
attack Gona,ves.
Washington, Jan. PA cablegram
received at the navy department yes
terday from Commander Maxwell of
the United States Eagle. announcing
that he just arrived at ST. Marc from
Guantanamo. He found all quiet there
and was proceeding at once 70 Co
naives. to look after the American
interests while the city is bloekaded.
The navy department has decided
to send the gunboat Paducah, now at
New Orleans, to Haytian waters dur
ing the revolutionary troubles, in
stead of the cruiser Des Moines as
first intended.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29
PROMINENT SPEAKERS AT
NATIONAL BOARD BANQUET

Washington. Jan. 23.-The annual
banquet of the national board of trade
was held last night. The speakers
included Vice President Fairbanks,
Attorney General Bonaparte. Score.
tary Straus of the department of com
merce and labor, Speaker Cannon and
the italian ambassador, Baron Mayor
Des Planches.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29
UNITED STATES FLEET TAKES
LEAVE OF RIO AMID STIR
RING SPECTACLE.
DEPARTURE THE OCCASION FOR
EXCHANGE Or WARM INTER
! NATIONAL COMPLIMENTS.
TEN DAYS WILL BRING ARMA-
DA TO HALFWAY POINT
OF VOYAGE.

Rio Janeiro, Jan. 23.--To the boom
ing OF guns and cheers of thousands
on accompanying pleasure craft, the
American warships sailed from Rio
Janeiro yesterday afternoon, bound
for Punta Arenas on tie Magellan
strait. Ten days VIII bring the feet
almost midway on its $4,000 mile
cruise to San Francisco, and ships
and men carried with them godspeed
and good wishes of the whole Bra
lillian nation.
Not an untoward incident had
marked the visit of the Americans
here. They were Toasted and feted.
both officers and men, during their So
journ in Rio, and half the population
turned out from early morning to
give them fitting farewell AS upon
the arrival of the fleet so upon its
departure. quays, public buildings and
hills were crowded with thousands
watching the warships until they had
disappeared through the mouth of the
bay into the open sea.
international Compliments.
President Penna came to Rio
Janeiro from Petropolis and visited
all the American ships. Accompanied
by the minister of marine and other
high officials, he visited the divisional
flagship Minnesota, remaining there
about an hour Admiral Thomas,
commander of the flagship, Captain
Hubbard and American Ambassador
Dudley received him with all honors,
and the band played a Brazilian
anthem In the salon of the Minneso-
ia there was a mutual exchange of
greetings. Admiral Thomas made a
little speech, in which he expressed
best wishes for the prosperity of
Brazil and her president, concluding
with Brazil, God bless you for ever
more.'
The president responded with a
thousand wishes for god voyage
for the feet, prosperity for the United
States and the health of President
Roosevelt.
While the president was aboard the
Minnesota and during his trip among
the vessels, salutes were exchanged
and on his departure from the flagship
21 guns were fired President Penna
then returned to his yacht, which pro
ceeded to a point off Fort Villegagnon
to watch the departure of the ships.
About 3 o'clock the fleet began TO
move, passing out in single column
and in inverse order according to d.
visions, the Alabama leading. The
three divisions of the Brazilian navy
followed, composed of three battle.
ships, seven cruisers and six destroy
ers. In the vicinity of Fort Villegag-
non they circled about, having on
board thousands of spectators from the
shore. Hundreds of launches and
small craft from sporting clubs, all
gaily decorated, were there also,
forming a stirring spectacle.
The great warships moved slowly
at first, but as they disappeared from
view were steaming at a 10-knot pace
One by one as they passed the pres
ident's yacht they saluted with 81
guns and the forts replied in kind
There was much waving of small
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29

flags and handkerchiefs and the
cheering seemed incessant. The noisy
blowing of hundreds of whistles on
steam craft added to the noise. About
this time a heavy shower fell, but a
majority of the spectators held to
their posts until the last warships
had disappeared on the horizon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29
CONSTANTINE DYING.

Slayer of Mrs. Gentry in a Serious
Condition.
Joliet, H., Jan. 2S.-Frank J. Con
stantine. the slayer of Mrs. Louise
Gentry of Chicago, and who attep2pt
ed to kill himself Saturday by throw
ing himself from cell landing on
a stone floor 80 feet below is report.
ed in a dying condition. At first i.
was thought he would recover, but
late yesterday a blood eliot was
found near the brain, and fatal re,
suits are looked for Constantine S
serving a life sentence for the muir
der of Mrs Gentry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29
CENSUS BECOMES COSTLY.
Director Asks for $f4,ooo,ooo to Pay
for Count.

Washington. Jan 23.-Director
North of the census bureau yesterday
asked he house committee on census
for an appropriation of s14,000,000 to
defray the cost of the census of the
United States for 1910. He said
$500 additional clerks were needed
in the census bureau. some to serve
one to three years, and that 10000
enumerators would be required
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29
PREPARE TO ATTACK.
Government Troops VIII Soon Try to
Crush Rebels.

Port Au Prince. Jan. 23--The
steamer yortigern, which sailed from
st. Thomas January is, with General
Firmin who was the leader Of the
revolution in Hayti in 1902. aud a
score other exiled revolutionists on
board, has made several attempts TO
land them on Haytian soil. The
Haytian government has declared the
vortigern to be pirate, and has
called upon friendly nations to con
slider her as such and attack ner-
Government troops are concentrated
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29
SUMMONED TO WASHINGTON.
Governor mapoen Of Cuba Called by
President.

Havana. Jan. 23.--Announcement
was made at the palace late yester-
day that Governor Magoon had been
summoned to Washington, There 10
much interest and speculation regard
ing the Intentions Of the president.
Magoon will said Monday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29
marinetts Has Nem Mauor.

Marinette, Wis, Jan. pat a
meeting of the Marinette city council
Joseph Fisher was elected to fill the
unexpired term Of office of Mayor
Warren ]. Davis. who has left for
Racine
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29

Lansing, Mich. Jan 23.-The consti-
tutiona' convention committee on cleo
tons unanimously reported out last
night a proposal granting suffrage to
women, with a recommendation that
it be passed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29
SECOND TRIAL
MOVING FAST
FIRST OF ALIEHlsTS SWORN AS
WITNESS FOR THE
DEFENSE.
LEADER OF ANTl-VlcE MOVE
MENT TESTlFlEs OF
WHITES DENS.
MOTHER OF DEFENDANT 5AREs
SECRETS OF INSANITY IN
HER FAMILY.

New York, Jan. 23,-The end OF
the second Thaw trial is fast APP
preaching, This was indicated yes
terday when DR.. Charles G. Wagner,
the first Of the aIienists to be called
by the defense, took the stand for
his preliminary examination. An.
thony Comstock, vice president Of
the society for the suppression OF
vice, had been heard as a witness
earlier in the day and Mrs. William
Thaw, mother Of the defendant, he's
completed her testimony The lin
dergarten teacher who had charge OF
Harry Thaw as lad of six, also ties.
tilted. and the day marks long
stride toward the conclusion of the
/ case.
Mr.. Comstock's testimony had To
do with Thaw's appeal to him to as,
sist in closing up houses where
Stanford White was alleged to have
maintained deliberately furnished
apartments and where young g.tls
were said to have been mistreated.
Mrs. William Thaw told of Thaw's
early life, Of Influences before his
birth, and of the mental unsoundness
of two Of her brothers. Jerome read
to the jurors an affidavit made by the
elder Mrs. Thaw last year when the
/ question Of her sons sanity was be.
fore the lunacy commission. In that
amdavit she declared that in the di-
! rect line Of descent there had been
no insanity in Harry Tlaw's family
for four generations. As to collateral
cases, Mrs. Thaw s'lid in the affidavit
that there welo but two and they
were easily accounted for. In -er
Statement to the commission Mrs.
Thaw also resented insinuations
which she said she had been com
elled to suffer because of newspaper
reports of insanity in the family and
she asserted that there were no fam
fjy secrets to hide and no skeleton to
be barred. This was the most import.
+, ant event of the day,
Tells of Whites Dens.
This was the first appearance OF
Mr. Comstock as a witness in the
case. The letters were read in eyi
dence They gave the names Of the
alleged victims of White In the IA
fous oath street studio house and
referred to White as the black
guard" The house. Thaw declared
was consecrated to orgies and con
trolled by six or seven criminal
scoundrels."
One room in the house was de
scribed as being furnished like q
forest, with secret stairways. from
which the escape of the victims wat
impossible,
! IL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29
win Of Thsw Comes Up.

Attorney Idttleton began the pre-
liminaries of proving Harry Thaw's
will and codicil executed the day Of
his wedding 10 Evelyn Nesbit In
Pittsburg, Miss Frances Pierce. who
witnessed the signatures and who tes.
tilted at the last trial. was called to
the stand
Miss Pierce identified the papers,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-29
SNOW AND COLD NEEDED.
Logging Operations Suffer by Rea
son of Mid Weather.

Chippewa Falls, Wis. Jan. 23.--Log-
ging operations have been practically
Suspended because Of the mild
weather. Unless cold weather and
snow come soon the loggers will sus-
tain seavy loss.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-17
CALL FOR A TERRITORIAL DEMO.
 CRATIC CONVENTION

Headquarters of the Territorial Demo
 cratic Central Committee, Prescott
 Arizona, April Q, 1908.
 A Territorial Democratic convention is hereby called to meet at the City of Tucson, on Thursday, May 2sth, 1908, at the hour of II O clock A. NJ. for the purpose of selecting six delegates and six alternate delegates to represent the Territory of Arizona at the National Democratic convention to be held at the City of Denver on the 7th day of July, 1908, also to select a member of the Democratic national committee.
 The basis of representation to said Territorial convention shall be one del cgato fer every fifty votes or major fraction thereof east for the Hon. M. A. Smith for delegate to congress in 1908.
 The number of delegates each county is entitled to send to said convention, by virtue of such apportionment is as follows:
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-17
DISCOVERED DEAD
 IN MORALES WELL

NOGALES, May l6.-Last evening about 8 clock the body of Fclieiano Bojorqucz, Mexican g years of age was found in n we'll on the Lopez prem ises on Arizpe street in Nogales, Sonora
 The authorities have taken charge of the body and today are holding investi. gation into the cause of death.
 The man was seen drunk during tho day, and it is supposed that he stun blcd into the well accidentally and was unable to extrieate himself. the well being of considerable depth and contain ing eight or ten feet of water.
 There are several Chinese stores and T menhdo" joint on the premises, and it is thought by others, however, that the mans death was the result of foul ply.
 Bojorquez leaves a wife and three children, who are residing at present in Hermosillo.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-17
LEGAL ADvERr1sEMENTs

bears s. 34 degrees 05 min. E. llols feet; thence N. 55 deg. 5S min. W. l501.l feet to Cor. No. g. thence, N. 9 deg. 5S min. E. 597.s feet to Cor. No 3; thence s. 56 deg 02 min. E. l5OO feet to Co. No. 4; thence s. deg. 5s min. W. 500 feet to Cor. No. l, the place of beginning; containing l7.67s acres and forming a portion of what would be the N. E. quarter of Sec 2S. T. N, R. IA E., c. s. R., B. & N, in Globe Mining District. Gila County aforesaid. The names of the adjoining claims as shown by the plat of survey are the Pinto and the Red Rock, un surveyed claims on the N. E.; tbs Agent, unsurveyed claim, on the s. E.; the Eureka, unsurveyed, on the s. W. and the Homestake, unsurveyed, on the N. w. No conflicts. Location notice is recorded in Records of Mines, Coun ty Recorders Office, said Gila County as follows: Original as CAPTAIN Mine in Book 4, at Page 30, and amended as CAPTAIN in Book 8, at Page 4ls LYMAN W. WAKEFIELD, Register Dated and posted on the ground Jan. uary 29, 1908. First publication Aarcl 17, 1908.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-17
THE WEALTHIEsT WOMAN IN ENGLAND.
BREWERS TO ELEVATE SALOON
National Association Plans to Weed
 Out All Disreputable Places.

MILWAUKEE, May l5.--The stand ard of the American saloon is to be elevated. The dive and disreputable saloon are to be eradicated by action of the brewers of the nation. according to plans for the convention of the United States Brewers association 10 be held in Milwaukee June to 10.
 This association includes prac tically every brewer of consequence in the country and the membership is almost unanimous for the reform of the saloon,
 This plan has resulted from realiza tion by the brewing companies that the worst enemies of the industry arc those in their own ranks who have tol- erated the disorderly element in the saloon business. The national movemen, will be urged as a result of the sue cess of . similar movement in various states.