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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
IN FAVOR
OF RECIPROCITY

Paris, Oct 21--In a 1ook just pup
tished fayoring French commercial
expansion, Cruppl. former minister OF
commerce, quoted Senator Aldrich as
saying that Tafts Interpretation OF
undue discrimination, did not mean
that France mus. necessarily grant
a. her minimums, hTt only that the
treatment of Amer can products.
must be reciprocally just ,nd rea-
.sonable.9 and that naturally IL rSs
expected that france would give the
United STATES the same treatment as
other active competitors for French
trade
Cruppi sdds that Mr.. Aldrich's con
ciliatory assurances are extremely
welcome, but that France must first
consider her own interests. He con.
tends that the policy Of negotiation is
the commercial policy Of the future
and expresses a regret that the Unit
ed States in her splendid isolation
snaps her fingers at me world.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27

Rochester, N, Y, Oct. 21.--Major
General Elwell s. Otis, retired, died
at 1;20 this morning, at his home near
the city. III, wes Ill a fortnight
Heart trouble, with complications, the
chief of which was an affection of the
kidneys, caused his depth. General
Otis, wife, his daughter brother and
sister, were with him at the end.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
SWEPT
BY FIERCE TYPHON
PHILIPPINES VISITED BY STORM
THAT DESTROYS LIFE AND
PROPERTY.

Manila, Oct 21.-A typhoon of un-
usual severity swept across northern
and central Luzon on Sunday night.
Wire communication with all beyond
Dagupan and Luzon was cut of, One
message brought to Dagupan from
San Fabian says that the loss of lite
was considerable and the damage TO
property heavy Torrential rains ac-
companied the ste RIM and an extensive
area was hooded The railbed was
washed out at seye. .No'..ts and one
railway station was swept away.
Government Suffers Heavily,
Later reports Indicate that the de-
struction wrought by the typhoon is
even greater than at first believed.
The famous Benguet road extending
fifty miles from Dagupan to Baguio,
where the government has established
a summer capital and health resort,
has bee, so damaged that probably
S250,000 viii be required 70 repairs,
II is reported that Two suspension
bridges over gorges have been carried
away No reports have yet been re-
ceiyed from Union and llocos prov.
inces, which we're in the path OF the
storm There is no information
from which to base an estimate of the
possible loss of life.
Damage in Hong Kong
| Hong Kong, Oct 21 Many casual
ties attended typhoon that played
havcc with the native shipping and
damaged other vessels at various
points on the coast
At this point the STANDARD on
steamer Lynderhurst fouled the Japa-
nese steamship Hong Kong Maru ana
both were damaged Az Macao the
Macao, the Portuguese gunboat Pat
ria was lifted from moorings and car.
ried up the Canton river The gun
boat was stranded on flooded rice
field.
Many houses were blown down in
the vicinity Of Macao, where junks
and fishing smacks in large numbers
foundered, involving many casualties.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
JURY GIVES MRS.
BATONYI FREEDOM
DIVORCE FROM AUSTRIAN WIFI
eRANTED-JUDeE MUST
CONFIRM.

New York, Oct. 21.-The jury be-
fore which Mrs. Frances Work Burke
Roche Batonyi brought suit for d.
yorce from Aurel Batonyi, the Aus
trian horseman, yesterday returned a
verdict in favor of Mrs. Batonyi. The
verdict will have to be confirmed by
the judge before a decree VIII be
granted.
This verdict follows upon two yee-s
of charge and eountercharge between
the daughter of Frank Work, the New
York millionaire. and Batonyi. who
was associated with wealthy horse
faneiers since he came to this country
In 1893. Mrs. Batonyi sued for divorce
on statutory grounds. first alleging
at least 10 instances of unfaithfulness.
At the trial. however. she withdrew
au but two charges, these involving
Der husband with two New York wo-
men.
II was during coaching trip on the
box of the public coach, Good Times,
that Batonyi met Mrs, Burke. Roche.
then divorced from her first husband.
on English public man of some note.
A brief courtship ended in August.
1905, in their marriage. A year later,
the news was broken to Frank Work.
The aged millionaire flew into pas
sion, it is said, and Batonyi alleges.
threatened that unless his daughter
began steps at once to free herself
from the union, he would disinherit
her. Soon afterwards an action for
divorce was begun by Mrs Batonyi.
Suits Still Pending.
The husband retaliated by bringing
a couutersuit in which he named IL
correspondents. He also sued his
wife's father, her sister and brother.
in-law, her cousin and Mr.. Works
confidential secretary, claiming dam
ages aggregating S1,500,O00 for the
alienation of his wife's affections.
These actions are still pending.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
PRESIDENT TAKES
PART IN ROUNDUP

Gregory, Oct 21.-Fresident Taft
yesterday afternoon rode COW pony
to the roundup of 1900 cattle on his
brothers ranch and say two wild
steers roped and nity otEers taking
a swim in disi1fecting tank 1t was
the biggest bunch" Of cattle the pres.
ident had ever seen, ard he admired
the readiness with which ten COW
punchers controlled the herd.
Today he will visit the town named
for him, where, at the last election he
received the vote of every citizen.
Secretary Dickinson and Captain
laItt got 80 ducks yesterday, and 50
Tt esday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
WOMAN ARTIST
ON HER DIGNITY

New York, Oct. 21.-News of the
activity of New York customs officers
was received by Americans abroad "a
distorted form, judging by letter
Mayor Mcclellan received, signed
Woman Artist in Paris" The letter
says:
Il have received letters telling of
pinching, poking and being personally
felt Of. If any one attempts to insult
me that way / intend to knock him
down and ask police protection in so
doing.
There is no other land wherein a
decent woman is not perfectly safe.
| have been in nearly every country
and met with kindness and respect.
1t is only in coming home that an
afraid, and ask again for police pro I.
lection"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27

my observations and records. he
said. TT was the original plan to
submit these proofs first TO the UnI-
yersity of Copenhagen. and there has
never been any reason for ehangins
il. There is no reason VIII the Ma
tional Geographic society should be
given precedence over any other so
ciety in America. The records viii
be open to all such societies after
tie University of Copenhagen has
completed its investigation. Ny in
struinents cannot be brought from
Etah until next summer"
Following the preparation of his
documents. DR.. Cook said he would
consider his plan of again ascending
Mount Mckinley.
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POSE AFTER ROBBERS.
Who Blew Minocqua Bank and Es.
capped With Liberal Bounty.

Capeu WIN Liberal Bounty.
Merrill. Wis. Oct. 2l.-The Bank Of
MinoeqBa at Minocqua was robbed by
four masked men early yesterday
The robbie blew open all the vaults
and escaped with several thousand
dollars. Citizens awakened by the ex-
plosion hurried 10 the scene and sew
eral shots were fired, but the bandits
escaped to the nearby woods under
cover of the night. Sheriff Mas has
received a message stating that "a
posse has the robbers surrounded in
the woods between Hazelhurst and
Minocqua The county is cut up by
lakes and as there are only certain
exits out of these woods II the rob.
bers are in this territory they may be
caught.
At 1880 last evening the bandits
took refuge in the station. The vii
lage marshal swore in several depu-
ties and ordered the bandits 10 sur
render Immediately several rifles
were pointed through the door and
windows and the masked robbers
emerged. still covering their pursu-
ers. Backing the posse into the mid
die OF the street. they again escapd
70 the woods The pursuit contin-
neg
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
SPANISH CHAMBER
SCENE OF TUMULT

Madrid, oct. 21.--In the chamber OF
deputies yesterday MOret, former pre-
mier. redoubled his attacks on the
government. The minister OF the in
terror tried to reply, and shouted:
We don't fear threats Of violence.
We will remain, for to resign would
be cowardly."
The rest Of the speech was wned
in an uproar, the opposition shouting
and slammiIg desks. The president
Of the chamber finally declared an adj
jourBment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27

New York oct 2l.-Mrs. Emmeline
Gould Paukhurst, leader OF the Eng
fish sufragettes, arrived last night
to assist the equal outrage campaign
in America Il think we are away
ahead Of you in this matter said she
to the reporters.
She explained that the medallion
she wore was worn by English women
who have been Imprisoned for the
cause. q suffered solitary couGue-
ment she continued, had one hour
exercise out Of "a, the balance Of the
time / was confined in cell eight by
ten feet.
We have the pledges Of practically
two-thlrds Of the members Of parlia-
ment 10 vote for US as soon as the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
NORWEGIAN HAS SIXTH SENSE.
Remarkable Demonstration by sIina.
folded Pilot.

folded Pilot.
Copenhagen, Denmark. Oct. PA
remarkable demonstration was given
here by a Norwegian Emil Knudsen,
who claims to be in possession OF a
sixth sense. even superior to that OF
the Floettum boy, whose perform
ances in tracing missing persons at
tracted attention a year or. two ago,
Knudsen is Sc years old. In the
presence of many physicians, including
the nerve specialist, Professor Fried
enreieh, the man. while blindfolded
steered a steamer through the intrI.
cate passages of the Copenhagen har.
Dor like skilled pilot. Professor
Friedenreich held two finger tips
against the sides of Knudsen's head.
and this it was said, was all the man
had to guide him The doctor is con.
WINGED that Knudsen possesses a pc
culiar power.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
FAMOUS SUFFRAGETTE
ARRIVES IN NEW YORK

bill is prepared by the government.
We expect sooner or later to compel
the government to introduce the bill,
Great movements are worked OUT
By violence. The American people Sc
cured their liberty by violence, so why
not rush the house Of commons and
obtain our rights"
Mrs. Pankhurt Is the founder OF
the women's UMons the avowed OBJ
ject OF which Is TO force the British
government TO grant equal suffrage to
women." Her clashes with the police
cost her il weeks in prison last year.
She has appealed against her
sentence imposed In June for storming
the house Of commons I'm an endeayor
to confront the prime minister, who
declined to receive the suffragettes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
CONSERvATIONISTS TO
GATHER IN new ORLEANS

New Orleans at the same time
IN the judgment Of many" said
Mr. Pinchot, the Improvement Of the
inland waterways is one Of the most
vital problems relating T. the conser-
walton of natural resources. Any
comprehensive plan Of waterway I'M
provement, even though prima lily for
naviga ion, must consider the use OF
the waters for irrigation, waterpower,
and domestic supply. A lasting water.
way improvement depends largely on
the conservation Of the forests to pro
tect the head waters and prevent
erosion. As Mr.. Roosevelt said Oh the
conservation movement--'there is no
other question Of equal gravity now
before the nation
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27

Washington. Oct. 21.-Believing the
time has come for definite action
toward the conservation of natural re
sources. leaders OF this movement
from all parts of the country win
gather at New Orleans Nov. /, and
take the first steps toward putting the
principles of conservation into effect.
The occasion viii be. a conference of
the governors and ehairmen Of con
servation commissions Of fourteen
southern states, with National For
ester Clifford Pinchot Chairman White
of the executive committee Of the ma
tionai conservation congress and
others. The lakes-to-the gulf water
ways association viii be in session at
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a chase 81 Sea.

baltimore. Oct. 21s-Tbe revenue
cutter, Apache. is pursuing the Bug
eye. Freddie Hayward, AZ sea The
latter vessel owned and commanded
by Jerome Hall, IL under libel for a
debt and was IN charge Of a deputy
United States marshal. Last Satur.
day. her crew elected the marshal and
sailed away, and Tuesday the Apache
started in pursuit Nothing has been
learned since the chase began.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
Gotham Women Best Golfers.

Montclair, N. =, Oct. 21.-~Although
Boston and all parts Of the metropolis.
tan district is represented, New York
ers took all the prizes of the one-day
tournament in the women's eastern
golf association yesterday. The chief
in the IS hole medal play.
was won by Miss Frances
Cooper, OF Montclair who had an al
lowance OF "a strokes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27

height of $1,000 feet Mount Kenia Is
an extinct volc- no. rising 1920 feet
and Mr.. Heller said it was impossible
for the climbers to reach the peak
With the exception of Mr.. Roose-
welt the members of the expedition
have experienced slight attacks or
fever at one time or another as the
result of frequent changes O. temper
atUre.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
PLAcE SAL on eATTLgFIELD.
Pennsylvania Veterans Honor Men
Who Fell at Cold hiarhcr. Va.


Cold Harbor. Va, Oct. 21-To thu
memory of their comrades who died
on the battlefield here in 1864, 1000
Pennsylvanians, veterans of the regi-
ments Of the keystone state, which
fought in the battle of Cold Harbor.
yesterday unveiled a handsome monu-
ment in the presence of Governor Ed
win S. Stuart of Pennsylvania ana
his san on the spot where the fight
ing was severest. Mrs. Juliette Wat
son, daughter of Colonel Richard
White. formerly of the 55th Pennsyl-
vania regiment performed the cere-
mony of unwilling. Today there will
be reunions of the survivors of the
various Pennsylvania regiments at
Richmond
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
VIOLENT FALL FATAL.
Dry Goods Clerk Found Dead in ar.
Alley.

st. Joeeph, Mo, Oct. 2l.-The coro-
ner performed an autopsy yesterday
afternoon on the body of r. H. Reyn-
olds of Clarinda, Ia, a salesman for
the st, Joseph dry goods house. who
was found dead in an alley yesterday
morning, and who is believed to haze
been the victim of footpads. He de
cided that the cause of death was
hemorrhage resulting in a violent fail
1t is said thai Reynolds was out with
chorus girl Tuesday night and that
he could not find his way to his hotel
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27

Omaha Neb., Oct. 2t.-Lieutenant
John Pullman, Of the army stationed
at Des Moines. married Miss Helen
Ribbed last evening Al the home 0f the
brides father. George ". Ribbe Pun
man Is son OF Colonel John w Pull
man, retired, Nho formerly was sta
toned 81 omaha.
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areat Losa il nurnIna on.

yincennes, Ind. Oct. 21.--Lightning
struck two $4,000 barrel steel oil
tanks near Bridgeport. Illinois. yester-
day, and caused less OF $4,000.
Several wooden tanks in the vicinity
caught FIRE. Last night the flames
were still uuconquered. Cannon was
discharged into the tanks with little
effect.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
M'cARREN BETTER AGAIN.

Doctors Hopeful Crisis Is Past--w eak
but Takes Food.
New York, Oct. Ex-senator Nc,
Carren rallied to such an extent yes
terday that his physicians believed
last night the crisis is past. Nour.
ishment was taken which renewed the
senator's strength.
DR., Hughes said: Although very
weak, his condition is normal and fav-
orabie. His nourishment consisted OF
beef broth, milk and peptonoids."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
PINCH HARRY FORBES.
Chicago Police Charge Prize Fighter
With Using Mails ia Defraud.

Chicago, H., Oct. 21.-Harry Forbes,
the prize fighter, was arrested ana
arraigned here yesterday charged with
using the mails to defraud He plead
ed not guilty. The arrest was made
in connection with the federal inyes-
tigation of alleged fake" prize fights.
Scores of promoters and others
charged with participation in the
fakes" have been indicted at Omaha.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
Make Successful Flight.

College Park, Md, Oct. 21.-A fight
of half an hour was made yesterday
by Wilbur Wright and Lieut.. Humph-
reys. The officer handled the machine
throughout most of tho fight and the
fir It time landed without Wrights as
sistance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
AGED WOMAN KILLED.

Thrown From Automobile When
Struck by Trolley Car.
Washington, Oct. 21.-Mrs. Gard
ner G. Hubbard, aged "a, was thrown
from an automobile last evening when
the machine was struck by a street
car She sustained fractured skull
and died two hours later. Mrs. Hub
bard's daughter is the wife of C. j.
Bell, son of General Alexander era
ham Bell. Mrs. Huhbard's automo-
bile, wherein she was riding with her
sister, Mrs. Charles Nash, turned
from Newcombe street into Connect
cut avenue in front Of a slowly NOV
ing trolley car. Mrs. Nash was I'M
hurt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
nreaks shIppIna RECORD.

Minneapolis. Mimi. Oct. 2I.-ship-
pug records OF Minneapolis were
broken yesterday when the railroads
took tut $50 cars containing 110,560
barrels 90 -four, mostly in solid trains
The mills were all in operation during
the last 10 days and industry has been
unprecedentedly active
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
eattIeshIp Wisconsin DeorepIs.

Portsmouth, N. II. Oct. 81. The
battleship, Wisconsin. was ordered out
81 commission April ! and her crew
will be transferred to the new Michi.
gan. The Wisconsin will go TO Phil.
adelphia for a thorough oyerhauline
and then win be laid up in reserve.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
Mem Trottlnn Rseord.

Philadelphia, Oct 2l.--A worlds
trottfng record Of ABS for two miles
TO wagon was made on the Belmont
track yesterday BY Pelason, a bay
geiding The former record was 4:43.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
Old Football Superior to Modern.

Chicago, Oct. 1.-The University Of
Chicago veterans of 1905 defeated the
1909 team, 16 to 0, in : game played
in the rain yesterday The veterans
who were far the heavier, played old
tooth all.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
THIRTY-EIeHT ARRESTED.
ST. Louis Liquor Dealers Refuse to
Pay License Under New Law.

St Louis, oct 21,-Thirty-eight
wholesale liquor dealers and manufae.
turers were arrested on account or
failure to pay the new state license
tax and arraigned and gave bonds
yesterday for appearance for trifl
November / The prosecuting alter
ney states that each case will be pros,
ecuted individually.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
ARRIVES AT NAlvAsHA.
All the Members Of Hunting Expedi-
ticn Are Reported 10 BE Well.

tIon Are Heported % Be wei.
Naivasha, British East Africa Oct
2i-COloneI Roosevelt, accompanied
by r. J. Cunninghame. the hunter and
guide. arrived here yesterday. All
the members Of the hunting expedi-
ton are well.
Edmund Heller zoologist OF the
party returned last night. He haa
assembled Mount Kenia to height Of
10000 feet, Or within 900 feet Of the
timber line BIT. Helle7 said that
Major Edgar A. Mearns Ras confirm
ing the ascent, hoping to reach a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
USED A BILLY OF BILLS.

Bank President Attacks Deposition
With Money and Is Sued.
Washington, Oct 21.-Using roll
of bills as a weapon, Charles G. Gloy-
er, president of the Riggs National
bank. is charged with having attacked
a depositor on Monday. The depot
tor, Emilio Jasselli, brought suit yes
terday for damages asking $4,000 FOR
bodily and mental pain suffered as the
result of the attack.
Neither the banker or depositor will
discuss the matter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
rY COBB "suRRENpeRs."
Gives Himself up In Cleveland 10 An
swer Charge Of Assault.

5WST DHaFIN VT F1a"dNIts
Cleveland, o., Oct. 2l.--Ty COBB,
the Detroit outhelder, against whom
an indictment Is pending charging
him with assaulting George stanfielo.
Waterman at the Hotel Euclid. Il
few weeks ago, came to Cleveland
yesterday and gave himself up "a
Sheriff Hirstius.
Cobb appeared before Judge Schwan
in common pleas court and pleaded
not guilty His trial was get for No
-gember z. Bail was fixed at $500
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
WORK OLD swlNpLE.
Gang Of spaniards Resumes Activity
After Period of Quescenee.

Washington, D. c.. oct. 21.-ATter a
period of quiescence the adroit gang
OF Spaniard swindIers which has tor
the last fifteen years been exploiting
credulous people in America has re,
sumed activity. Within the last few
days letters have been received IN
Washington delicately approaching
the recipients for funds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
HAS EXCLUSIVE INFORMATION.

Director of Brussels Observatory
Knows cook-Peary Secret.
Brussels, Oct. 21.--Director Lecoin-
te, Of the Brussels observatory, says
that Lieutenant Peary sent to 1he in
ternational polar association, in May
1908, an anticipatory deatiled requi-
sition against Dr. Cooks supposed en-
terprise which, If published, would
throw an unexpected element into the
controversy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
LULU oLAzER ILL.
Tour Of commedienne in "The Girl
from the States Fashioned.

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 21.--The tour
Of Lulu Glazer. In The Girl from the
States, has been indefinitely post
poned on account of her Illness. From
Gay to day Miss Glazer's physician
hoped that she would rally sufficiently
to resume her performances at the
Adelphi theater, but he has announced
that she was making such slow prog
ress toward recovery that he would
advise her to abandon her tour for
the present.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
coNFEDeRAcY DAUGHTERS.
Three Cities Seek to Entertain Con-
,.i. e.f-. :. 1t...

Vention-Session at Houston.
Houston, Tex, Oct. 21.-Richmoni,
Va, Wilmington, n. c., and Little
Rock, Ark, were the leading candi-
dates for the United Daughters of the
Confederacy convention next year al
the session of the xteenth annual
convention here yesterday. Selection
of tie meeting place and election of
oincers were scheduled for late this
afternoon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-10-27
TWO WOMEN MURDERED.

Police Hunting Tor HHsband Of one Of
the Victims.
Kansas City, Kasr Oct 21--Mrs.
Alonzo van Roger and her sister Rose
Mcmahon were shot and killed by an
unidentified man az the formers home
yesterday The police are searching
for Mrs Van Rogers husband, who
has rot been seen since the bodies
were found