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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-26

second time was nominated for re,
election.
This action of the convention was
contrary to his wish, since he had re-
peatedly refused to be candidate and
declared that if nominated the cam,
paign would be carried on without Il
general. In the roll call of counties,
Aitkin yielded to Ramsey and Mayor
Lawler of st. Paul began his eulogis-
tic speech. At the first mention OF
Governor Johnson's name the oele-
gates went into a frenzy of entnusi-
asm and ended only after the dele
gates had become exhausted from
their enthusiastic demonstration.
Owing to the enthusiastic condit-
ion of the minds o. the delegates a.
the opening of The convention regard.
ing the entire ticket. 1t was decided
to appoint a committee TO make rec
concentrations for filing all places U2
the ticket except the governorshlp.
The following recommendations we're
made and adopted by the convention
Lieutenant governor-Julius r
Reiter, Rochester.
Secretary of state-Richard T.
Lamb. Clayton.
Treasurer-Henry P. Nelson, Hib.
bling.
Attorney general-M. E. Matthews.
Marshall.
Railway and warehouse commits
sioners-Hans p. Bjojrge, Ottertail
county. and Robert Nee of Rice
county.
Senator Harrington of Ortonville
was both temporary and permanent
chairman. 1t was at the afternoon
session, while waiting for the repol r
of the platform committee, that Gov
ernor Johnson wa nominated mis-
name being the on one presented.
After the nomination for governor
was made the platform was read. The
resolutions are almost entirely Dn
state issues. One plank favored popu,
lar election of senator's. Another fa-
vored a radical employers liability
act, eliminating the feature Of ton
tributory negligence on the part OF
the employee
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-26
JEALOUSY CAUSES
DOUBLE TRAGEDY

New York. Aug. 20.-Believing her
husband was about to leave her for
ever. Mrs. Edward II. Hacker COM
mltted suicide yesterday by shooting
herself Her husband, who had babe
her goodbye after series of alterca.
tons, and started from the house
where they lived, heard the shot and
ran back to their dat Upon behold
ing the lifeless body of his wife, he
was overcome with grief and remorse
and, )cking the door, picked up the
revolver with which she had killed
herself and ended his own life.
For day and night the couple
had been quarreling They had been
married less than two years and 1t
seems that Hacker was insanely jeal.
Gus OF his wife
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-26
RAILROAD FOR
ADAMS COUNTY
CENTRAL WISCONSIN TRANSIT
CO. FILES ARTICLES or
INCORPORATION.
TO RUN FROM KlL8ouRN CITY
TO GRAND RAPIDS, 65
MILES.

Madison, Aug 20.
a new Wisconsin railroad, 65 miles
in length, to run from Kilbourn City
to Grand Rapids lis projected in ar.
ticles of Incorporation filed yesterday
in the office of Secretary of State
Frear The documents were first sub,
mitted to Attorney General Gilbert
and by him approved as being in cor
rect form in compliance with the
statutes governing the formation of
railroad corporations in this state.
The route of the new road is to begin
in lSilbourn City, Columbia county.
and run from there through Columbia
county. through Adams county,
touching at Friendship. and into Wood
county, terminating at Grand Rapids.
In general the line will run north and
south, through the middle of Adams
county. This county now has no
railroad, being the only county in
Wisconsin without any railroad within
its borders. The new line will con
meet with the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul road at Kilbourn City and at
Grand Rapids will doubtless connect
with four roads, the Wisconsin Cen
trail. Northwestern, Green Bay &
Western and the Milwaukee road
The new corporation is called the
Central Wisconsin Transit Co.. and is
capitalized at $4,000. The incorporat-
ing stockholders and the amounts of
stock they hold are as follows:
]. j. Burns, Chicago. 255 shares.
Clyde Burns, Chicago. 80 shares
George II, Campbell, c. f. Winter.
mute and William Sweet of Kilbourn
City. one share each Each share is
$50 par value.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-26
TROOPS DEPART;
BLACKS IN TERROR
SPRINGFIELD NEGROES FEAR RE-
cURRENcE OF RIOT AND
LYNcHING.
AMPLE GUARD OF 1900 SOL.
DIERS KEPT IN THE
TROUBLED CITY.

Springfield, Ill, Aug. 2O.-Fear ana
i terror prevailed in the homes of ne
groes last night. The departure OF
TWO regiments of infantry yesterday
and the announcement that two more
I would be sent home today caused
CONSERVATION among the colored res
1dents. who fear recurrence Of the
riots. Efforts to quiet this feeling
were only partially successful aud in
many humble home there was no
sleep before dawn. Scores of terror.
stricken blacks sought refuge in the
arsenal, and there were about 300 ne
groes sleeping there.
! The exodus of negroes, which had
begun to abate, was renewed. Trains
and trolley cars were used by those
fortunate enough to possess a little
money. but many of the unfortunates
took to the road. tramping across the
1 country in drizziing rain until ex-
haustion forced them to seek rest in
cornfelds or in wood lots Children
and aged, who were driven 10 the
! open, suffered heavily and It is feared
that many of them will succumb to
hardships Adjutant General Scott in
sists that there Is no good ground
for the fear of the negroes, and that
, the 1,500 troops who remain can pro-
tect the city against any mob that
may form.
The special grand jury yesterday
examined nearly two score of wit
nesses but made no return of its
proceedings. Unusual precautions as
to SCI. ecy have been taken and the
/ identity and testimony of persons
who have appeared to give informa-
ton against the rioters have beed
carefully guarded. Assistant States
Attorney Wines said last night that
some indictments or other return may
be made today
Another coal mine closed yesterday
because whites and negroes refused to
work alongside of each other under
ground. The shaft is in the neighbor
hood Of the two which closed Tues
day and the trouble was due TO the
same cause, each race claiming the
other was armed. Union officials are
! working in conjunction with mine
owners in an attempt to overcome
the difficulty. but no strict measures
will be adopted because of the effect
they might have upon the situation.
Coroner Locates No Blame.
The finding of the coroner's jury in.
vestigatlng the death of Scott Bur.
ton, negro victim of last Friday
! nights mob, last night failed to point
i the finger of guilt at any person. Not
witness was found to have any con
! yincing evidence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-26
JOSEPH 70 YEARS OLD.
Vienna Honors Birthday OF the Aged
Emperor.


Emperor.
Vienna, Austria, Aug. 19.--Salyos
of artillery, musical festivals, military
parades, church services, fetes and
illuminations marked the celebration
yesterday of the 18th birthday ami
versary OF Francis Joseph, the ven
Grated ruler of Augtria.Hungar In
every city, town. village and hamlet
| OF the monarchy there was some form
! Of rejoicing The emperor himself
passed the day in absolute retirement
in his country villa at Tschl. receiy-
ing only the congratulations Of his
daughters and grandchildren
Titles. orders and decorations were
distributed literally by the hundreds
OF thousands among military and
civil officials About 100000 army
and navy officers. soldiers sailors
and veterans will be entitled to wear
the nov military jubilee medal IN the
form Of gilded bronze cross bear
ing portrait Of the emperor and the
dates 1848 and 1908 The chief &C
cupation during the last wv weeks
of majority Of the government en-
ployes has consisted Of Specializing
upon what jubilee decorations they
We're likely to receive An immense
amount CT intriguing has been going
on to secure the highest honors pos
sible. Many hundreds of officials
have been promoted to higher claases
In the civil service carrying increased
pay, but. curiously enough, the ma
jority prefer some tltular rank aud
gaudy decoration to the more sub.
stantial advantage of an Increase in
their comparatively meager salaries.
This sentiment the government en-
encourages, finding It cheaper to con
fer titles and orders than to increase
the budget by raising the pay roll
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-26
CONVENE AT APPLETON.
Ohio Synod Of Lutheran Church Meets
First Time West Of Chicago.

Appleton, Wis, Aug. 20. This
morning at 10 o'clock at Zion Luther
an church in this city the first SEES
sion Of the Ohio synod and other
states will open and will continue in.
termittently for six days. For twenty
four hours ffty-six clergymen and lay
delegates, including the officers OF
the synod. haze been in session pre-.
pairing a programme for the six days"
meeting of the convention. and this
programme will be annouced this eve
mig.
The principal business of the synod.
aside from the biennial reports of
the officers and review OF general
conditions In the synod during the
lass two years, will be a disposit IN
Of the question of a.tiliatlnt me
Ohio and Iowa synods. This qaes-
ton has been under informal dis
cusslon for nearly two years and 1t
is expected that the present convea-
ton will finally dispose Of It.
This Is the first time since the or
ganization of this synod In 1915 that
tne biennial convention has beea
held in a city located further west
than Chicago. According to President
Schultz. the next synod in all pro6-
ability will be held at Plttsburg, Pa.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-26
SULTAN GAINS VICTORY.
Administers Crushing Defeat upon
Forces of 7retender.

Paris, Aug. 20.-General D'Amade,
commander of the French forces in
Morocco, telegraphing to the war or
fee here last night, states that he
has received a report that Morocco
City has surrendered to Add Ell AziZ,
the sultan of record, but this report
has not been confirmed
According to the latest information,
Add FL Aziz inflicted crushing de-
feat on the supporters of Mulai Hafd,
under the leadership of Caid Mad
niglaoui, between Ell Kelaa and Sid
Rahal, afterwards occupying the lat.
ter place.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-26
GAS EXPLOSION FATAL.
Two Girls Lose Lives and others
Injured.

Plttsbug, Pa. Aug. 20,-Laura
Welley, aged 10, was killed, her sister,
Sarah, aged II, was fatally injured,
and another sister, Mildred, aged Is.
their mother, Mrs Alexander Wales
Gus Alperman and Gustav Browia
were severely burned by an explosion
Of gas at the VALLEY home in West
Etna yesterday
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-26

the Egyptian angel of death, commits
stoned to Stay if not the first. the
Ifairest born of every family. Shall
he now be arrested in his desolating
icareer? In that arrest all can give
aid that will; and who shall be ex-
Icused that can and will not? Far
around as human breath has ever
blown, he keeps our fathers. our
brothers, our sons, and our friends.
PROSTATE IN the chains of moral
death. To all the living everywhere
We cry, come! sound the moral resur-
rection trump, that these may rise
and stand up an exceeding great
.army-come from the TOUR winds. oh.
|breath-and breathe upon these
slain that they may live.
q" If the relative grandeur of revolu-
ton shall be estimated by the
great amount of human misery they
|alleviate and the small amount they
'infiet then. indeed. will this be the
'grandest the world shall ever have
seen. OF our political revolution of
rs We are all justly proud =
Turn now to the temperance revolu-
ton: in it We shall find a stronger
bondage broken, Il viler slavery manu-
mitted, greater tyrant deposed.
In IL more of want supplied. more
disease healed. more sorrow assuaged.
And when the victory shall
be complete-when there shall be nei-
Their slave nor a drunkard on the
earth-how proud the title of that
land. which may truly claim to be
the birthplace and the cradle of both
those revolutions, that shall be
ended III that victory How nobly
distinguished that people who shall
have planted and nurtured to matur-
ity, both the political and moral free
dom of their species"
Such" said Mr. Chain, was the
great Lincoln's estimate of the mag
nitude of our reform which the po!iti.
cal parties of this day ignore"
Mr.. Chain said that the develop
ment of the trusts has changed en-
tirely all the old theories of protec-
tive tariff and free trade, and the PEG.
pie demand legislation in their inter,
est on this important matter. which
can best be worked out by perma-
nent tariff commission. We are the
only party" he said. that strikes a
blow at the social evil, SO closely al.
lied to the liquor traffic; and propose
the only practical method of stamping
out polygamy throughout the nation,
by uniform marriage and divorce
law.
While not a line of history will be
changed by the election of a republi-
can or democrat. the triumph of the
prohibition party and the placing of
its platform i'm the constitution and
upon the statute book. win write the
longest, brightest, purest and most
beneticent chapter of history that has
marked the progress of civilization
since governments were instituted
among men.
MIR. Chairman and gentlemen of
the committee, 10 YOU, and through
you to the prohibitionists of the
United States. | extend my hearty
thanks and grateful appreciation for
this token of your esteem and con.
fidence. consider It the highest
honor that will be conferred upon an
American citizen this presidential
year. At future time | will send
you formal letter of acceptance in
which | will more at length discuss
the Issues raised fl our platform and
the lack of issues in the platforms OF
our opponents"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-26
RAISE MONEY FOR HARsoRs.
La Crosse citize S Collect $500 in
Short Order.

La Crosse, Wis, Aug 20.--I !.
Crosse set a new mark when in few
minutes $500 was raised for the pur-
pose of agitating the improvement Of
the Mississippi river and assurance
was given the representative of the
National Rivers and Harbors COLI
gress that as much more was avail
able as might be needed. The money
was raised after a big massmeeting
held to promote the river improve
ment idea. Mayor Anderson has TAX
en- active charge of the deep water
ways movement here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-26
KERN IN MILWAUKEE.

Milwaukee. Wis, aug. 2O.-John w.
Kern. democratic candidate for vice
president. accompanied by an Indian
apolis delegation, arrived in Milwau-
kle last evening and was welcomed
at the station by a number OF promi-
nent democrats The occasion Tor
Kern's visit was a picnic given at
Wonderland park under the auspices
OF the associated Rose clubs Of MI
waukee. and where be delivered an
address last night
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-26
ORGANIZE FREMoNT.TAFT CLUB,
Former Nee ah Man at Head Of
Movement in Chicago.

Neenah, Wis, Aug, 20-Samuel
Roberts of Chicago, formerly of Nee
nah, and uncle of Mrs. John Strange,
is at the head of movement in Chi
cago for the organization of the FIRE.
mont-Taft, 1S56-190S club. Mr.. Rob
erts proposes to find out how many
besides himself have been tue to
the party for the past fifty years.
Those who have and who swear al
legiance to Taft and Sherman, arc
eligible 10 membership In 1854 he
helped to organize the first republican
club at his home in Neenah.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-26
CANAL CLAIMS ADJUSTED.
Congressional Committee Completes
Work and Returns.

New York, Aug. 20-Congressman
Edwin DENLY of Michigan and Judg'
e. c. Bumpus of Boston. members OF
the committee sent to Panama to ad-
Just claims against The United States
government Tor land taken by the
government in connection with the
building Of the canal. arrived ysster'
day from Colon They reported lit
tie difficulty In arriving at amieabie
agreements with the claimants.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-26
UNIVERslTYs FINANCE
CHEF KILLS HIMSELF,

Utica, n. Y. Aug 20,-Rev. Dr.
James G Phelps, financial secretary
Of Syracuse university, committed sui
eide in the Utica hotel yesterday TIE
cause was unknown and the authori
ties Immediately began an investiga.
ton in which they were assisted hy
the university.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-26
JOHN JOHNSON'S
NO FAILS TO co
MINNESOTA DEMOCRATS INSIST
ON NOMINATING HIM FOR
GOVERNOR AGAIN.
CONVENTION UNANIMOUS IN
SPITE OF HIS REPEATED
POSITIVE DEcLINATIoE.

Minneapolis. MINI, Aug. 20. The
democratic state convention met yes
terday in Minneapolis and after Il
scene OF indescribable tumult. caused
by the mention of his name, and
which continued for 81 minutes until
the delegates were hoarse and ex-
hausted, Governor Johnson for a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-26
PAPER TRUST DENOUNCED.
Editors in Co Vention Hear of the
Big Combine.


st. Paul. Aug. 20.-At yesterday s
session OF the National Editorial as
ISOLATION. an address OF Don c. Seitz
of New York. on Combines and Prices
as related to the existing tariff on
wood pulp and print paper. was read
by Walter J. Driseoll OF St Paul
Seitz severely arraigned the paper
trust, pointing out the injustice
worked on the papers of the country,
and especially to country papers.
The morning session closed With
an address by John A Schleicher.
editor of Leslie's Weekly. on Delu.
sions
In the afternoon the delegates took
a trip to White Bear lake. where all
the privileges of the resort were az
forded them
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-26
HANp-ME.powNs
WILL BE TIE VOGUE

New York, Aug. pa general
strike of the United States brother
hood OF tailors was ordered last
night It is announced that 10000
tailors IN various parts Of the couE-
try VIII be idle within q week unless
the demands Of the men for IN
creased wages are granted
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-08-26
ABE RUFF AGAIN
HELD FOR TRIAL

San Francisco, Aug. 20.-After a
preliminary examination which lasted
81 days. Abraham Ruef, former polit-
ical boss was yesterday held for trial
upon narge of bribery.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1908-08-06
Man Killed at Fayette.

Natchez, Miss, Aug. III. o.
Davenport, town marshal of Fay,
cite, shot and killed Louis Perry a
Jefferson county farmer, this after
noon at $40 O'Clock.
The shooting occurred on the main
street of Fayette, and grew out OF
the arrest of Robert Brown, son-in-
law of Perry, on charge of drunk
and disorderly conduct. Brown re-
sisted arrest and his father-in-law
came to his assistance. They knock
ed the marshal to the ground.
While the latter was down he fred
four shots, three taking effect in
Perry body ,infctiug wounds from
which he died in a few moments.
After the shooting Davenport sur
rendered to the sheriff. Perry leaves
a widow and four children, all Of
whom are grown.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1908-08-06
chamberIain-fiunt Academy.

The prospect for the school al
present seems very bright Every
thing indicates a full attendance.
Attention is called to the person
mel of the teachers for this year.
Each one is the highest type of
Christian gentleman. More than
this, they are men whose life-wOrk
is to teach boys. They are there
fore not teaching for year or two
as stepping stone to something
else. They are men who are really
interested in boys.
Patrons will note that the tuition
for day.pupils has been raised to $50
because, it was noted, that board
ers have been paying this amount
all along, and again, no school in
the country today.of this kind, has
tuition lower than $50. Many have
500.
The writer asks for a hearty sup
port from the town and county in
the effort being made to make the
institution larger and better one.
The curriculum will be gradually
raised to the grade of college.
Local support means more than
many imagine. The school and COM
munity can be of mutual help. The
writer believes the people of this
community will do their part.
Speaking for the new administra-
ton, he can promise with assurance
that it will do its part.
NJ. E. MELVIN.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1908-08-06
w. CT. u. Meeting

At meeting of the w. G. T. u
the following business was tranact.
ed:
Mrs. E. J. Kennard was elected
president: Mrs. M. II. Meek of the
Presbyterian church, Mrs. M. H.
Rogers of the Baptist church and
Mrs A. K. Brashear of the Metho-
dist church, vice presidents: Miss
Priscilla Freeland. corresponding
secretary: Mrs. L. B. Allen, record.
ing secretary: Miss Mary Naasson,
treasurer.
On motion, the work of literature
was adopted and Mrs. M. A. Kyle
was elected superintendent. One of
the members offered to make the
just order for literature, and the Off
er was accepted and S. was given
IoT CnaC purpose.
Mrs. H. H. Crisler was appointed
press superintendent.
The department of medal contest
was adopted as part of the work
aud Miss Fannie Naasson was elect
ed superintendent.
The work of the Loyal Temper
ance Legion was adopted and Mrs.
r. w. Magruder was appointed
superintendent.
It was decided to meet twice each
month, on the second and fourth
Thursday, for the tranaction of bus
mess.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1908-08-06

With players recruited from Jack
son, Hermanville, Russum and
Port Gibson team, for opponents,
the Fayette team won handily a
double-header Tuesday afternoon.
The first game was full nine In
nings and resulted In a score of 6 to
5. Hicks and Harper were the Fay
ette battery and Schoen6eld and
Chapman for the visitors. The sec
ond game was FIVE inning affair,
by agreement, and the score was =
to bunch of goose eggs In favor of
the home boys. Percy Harrison and
Davis were the Fayette battery Will
the visitors used the same players as
In the first game. Our boys were In
fine form and felded their positions
like professionals. The crowd, in
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1908-08-06
Lyceum Attractions.

The managers of the Lyceum
course have completed the list of at
fractions for the coming season,
though the date of the appearance
of each has not yet been definitely
fixed. The course Is as follows;
Saxophone Sextette, October.
DR.. Roland Dwight Grant on
"Snakes in Paradise. November.
Laurant, magician. December.
BATHS, irnpersonator of Dickips,
characters, January.
Quaker Male Quartette, Febru-
ary.
DR.. Thomas &. Green. lecturer,
March.
The course last season was enjoy.
ed by good audiences, some of the
entertainments being of the highest
order. while all were good; and the
above program bespeaks the high
class of entertainments promised for
the coming season.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1908-08-06
Verdict for $7z, 500.

Woodville, Miss, July go The
jury in the case of Mrs. John Fart
VS.. the Yazoo and Mississippi Val.
ley Railway. after being out all
night, returned verdict In favor OF
Mrs. Farr for S22, 500. Mrs. Farr
sued for $4,000 for the loss of her
husband, John Farr, formerly an
engineer on the Valley Railroad,
and who was killed In wreck near
Melton Station last November.
Mrs. Farr is a sister of Louis
Cobb, who a few days ago secured
Judgment against the same road for
SIS, 900 for injuries received in the
same wreck. Special TO Picayune.
The plaintiff was represented by
Mcssrs. Marnn & Frierson oI Port
Gibson.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1908-08-06
Goes to Huntsville.

Rabbi S. M. Reich, A. NJ, has
been unanimously elected rabbi of
the Huntsville, Ala, congregation,
the leading congregation of north
ern Alabama. He will be In
stalled in Office on Aug. 2oth by
Rabbi Alfred G. Moses of Mobile
and Rabbi Bernard c. Ehrenreich
of Montgomery. Twice each
month Mr.. Reich will oficiate at
the temple in Florence. 1t is said
that Huntsville possesses one of
the costliest and most beautiful
temples in the south with har-
monious congregation.