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The Washington times., 1909-09-17

The second game yesterday was about
the sloDpiest affair imaginable. From
The Washington times., 1909-09-17

Conroy got three hits. a base on balls.
and a sacrifice IN the two games yes
terdav. Not 50 Dad, as some knockers
should notice.
The Washington times., 1909-09-17

BIZ Idneem looks like he is t1oine "a
make a mighty good umpire
The Washington times., 1909-09-17
MAJOR LEAGUE STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yesterdays ResritA
Washington, 5. St Louis, 0.
st. Louis, (: washington. 2
Chicago, = Boston. 5.
New York. 2: Cleveland, l.
Philadelphia. e. Detroit. L
The Washington times., 1909-09-17

Street caught his 100 games and got
his bonus, but IL still does not look
like a wise move to offer bonuses.
The Washington times., 1909-09-17

1t should be borne In mind that while
Washington has beaten Detroit 1--WE
times this season. it has trimmed the
Athletics but thrice
The Washington times., 1909-09-17

Jiggs Donohue does not run well in
the mud
The Washington times., 1909-09-17

Gessler's feat Of going to the plate
eight times in two games and being
charged with only two times at bat,
both in the second game, comes pretty
near being a record.
The Washington times., 1909-09-17

AS regards the points or interest IN
the National Capital. the entertainment
The Washington times., 1909-09-17

Backed by his guarantee Of Il perfect
fit or your money refunded. That
means satisfaction IN every respect,
your choice of the finest fall suitings IN
the city OF Washington, and such style
as only Omohundro can Undue into a
garment. 4 splendid assortment OF ex-
elusive fabrics to select from, az
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
.LUNATIC'S ATTACK
RESULTS FATALLY

Des Moines, IA, Feb. 11.-Ernest
Richards of Parkersburg. la, is dying
in the Methodist hospital here and E.
e. Dawson and G. Logan Grenwell of
Chicago are badly hurt as a result of
an attack upon them by Martin Ober-
man of Chicago.
The men were passengers on the
Great Western train No. 5, when OBJ
erman. who became suddenly crazed.
swung a knife and stabbed all within
reach. He was finally beaten into
insensibility by other passengers and
the crew.
The stabbing occurred near Ber-
wick
Richards is fatally wounded his
abdomen having been pierced twice.
Dawson as stabbed in the back His
injuries are serious.
Oberman was recently discharged
from a hospital at Chicago and was
on his way to Kansas City. He was
taken to the police station and his in
jurles were found so serious that he
was ordered TO the hospital
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
STEPHENSON STILL
FIVE VOTES SHY
Madison. Feb. II.


Yesterday the ninth ballot for
United States senator gave Isaac
Stephenson 5 short of an election. He
got 90, but needed g. There were
five absentees-all Stephenson up
porters except Senator Hardwood.
democrat. Assemblymau Cady and
1'owne from Sank county and Ramsey
of Milwaukee voted for T. &c Ryan OF
Waukesha; Assemblyman Scott voted
for Assemblyman Ingram, Assembly
man Simon Smith for Assemblyman
Chapple. and few other gallantries
were manifested, as, for instance,
when Senator Kleczka tossed bou-
auet 10 Senator Krunmrey and As
sembiyman Leuch sought to endow
Chief Clerk Shaffer with senatorial
honors. The usual protest was
made, this time again, BY Assembly
man I.edvina, and oyerruled Just
after the ballot Assemblyman lie Roy
endeavored 10 get hearing but
President Strange banged down the
gayel and declared for dissolution
Then he reconsldered ordered
standing vote, and dissolution pre-
vailed g. to IS. Mr.. LIE Roy had III
tended to ask the president for the
parliamentary authority BY which the
day before he had for sclosed the
floor 10 messengers. Before the bal
lot was ordered President Strange
gave the convention fatherly talk in
favor Of dignity, honor nd fair play
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
VAN HISE SPEAKS
AT BRYCE BANQUET
RESEARCH WORK OF UNIVERSE
TY FOR $500, 1000 PEOPLE OF
COMMONWEALTH.
ALREADY ADDED MANY MIL
LIONS OF DOLLARS TO THE
WEALTH OF STATE.

Milwaukee. Wis, Feb. 11.-"When
the people of the state understand as
do the merchants and manufacturers
the gain along all lines to the state
through research work and the rela-
tons of the graduate school to under
graduate instruction, there can be no
daubt that the state as a whole will
support research and graduate work
even as the merchants and manufac-
turers of Milwaukee have done from
the outset" said President Charles r.
Van Hise of the University Of Wis
consin at the banquet given by the
Merchants and Manufacturers asso-
citation of Milwaukee in honor of Am
bassador James Bryce here last night.
The merchants and manufacturers
naya seen that research and the ad-
vaneement of knowledge constitute
one of the fundamental duties of the
university Institutional work at
Madison is for some thousands of stu
dents who chance to go there. The
research work of the university is
for the two and half million people
of the state 1t would be easy to
show that In consequence of research
work done at the university, the
wealth of the state is annually in
creased by many millions Of dollars"
No man can estimate the advanta-
ges to the state of the research work
and advanced instruction of the uni
versity, along other than material
lines.
Dr. Van Hise said that If research
work is maintained graduate school
is inevitable, for professors carrying
on research must have the assistance
of young men who are learning to
become Investigators. Consequently
research work and the graduate
school of the university are necessary
compliments.
"The merchants and manufacturers
as body, through their committees,
ndNe Uttu SlNdul anu
supporters of the university" said DR..
Van Hise. when the university was
just taking up extension work, the
merchants and manufacturers appre-
ciated the significance of the new
undertaking, and sent their committee
to Madison to urge the Inauguration
of the movement The manuafctur-
ers of Milwaukee have with extra
ordinary lberality furnished class
rooms and have paid their workmen
during the time that they are attend
ing classes. Thus, through the coop
Grafton of the merchants and man
ufacturers, 1t has been possible to
put correspondence work on a higher
plane than ever before.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
GENEROUS FUND
FOR UNIVERSITY
AsSEM5LYMAN cLEARY INTRO.
oUcEs BILL CALLING FOR
100000 INCREASE.
INCOME FUND TAX TO Sc
RAISED FOR BUILDING NEW
LIBRARY WING.
Madison. Feb. II.

The university came in for it,
share of attention when Assembly
man NJ. ]. Cleary of Blanchardville
introduced a bill increasing the state
tax for the university from two
seventies to three-eighths of one mill
and making an appropriation of S30o,
600 annually for seven years to the
university income fund The last ap-
preparation was $500 eco for a period
Of five years.
All moneys are to be used for the
construction and equipment. In the
order of greatest need, of additional
buildings and works. One of tho
stipulations is that from this appro-
priation the additional wing to the
west side of the Historical library
building shall be constructed and
equipped and such alterations made
rs may be necessary. No more than
s1500O0 is to be expended for this
purpose, and the work is to be done
under a joint commission of the State
Historical society and the regents of
the university. The university library
will continue to be housed in the
building.
There also is appropriated annually
for four years 100000 TO the univer-
sity fund income from the general
fund of the state to be used for the
construction and equipment of the
woman's building. and for the pro
posed mems and women's dormitorv
buildings. These will be started as
soon as the woman's building, now
under construction, Is completed. The
former appropriation was for $4,000
annually for four years.
The secretary of state, II in his
Judgment the conditions of the gen
eral fund warrants it, with the APP
proval of the governor, is authorized
to transfer. after the beginning of
each fiscal year until 1911. and before
the collection Of the tax provided for
the support of the university for such
fiscal year. from the general fund to
the university fund income, such sum
or sums from the general fund TO the
current expense, provided that such
sum or sums do not exceed 100000
for any fiscal year, the secretary of
state shall transfer the amount so
loaned from the university fund to
the general fund by the proper trans.
fer
A bill by Mr.. Twesme, apprOpriat-
ing $4,000 annually for the univer-
sity summer school and providing that
the fees for students Of the state
shall not exceed the fees for attend
ance or one-half year during the
academic year The semester fees al
present are $40, and SIS for the sum
mer session
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17

the collection of funds is composed Of
some of the best known citizens of
Norwegian extraction in the country.
1t has been incorporated under the
laws of Minnie ota. and will be man.
aged by the following board of trus-
tees: Professor H. C. Stub of ct.
Paul, president; Hedge Haugen, pres.
ident of the State bank of Chicago
treasurer; E. Il Hobe, consul for
Norway, st. Paul, Professor ]. N. XII
dahl, Mortified, Mimi: Senator L. o.
Thorpe, Wilhnar, Mimi; B. Anund zen.
DEBORAH. Iowa; Professor Wilhelm
Petersen, Minneapolis; DR.. Knut
Hoegh, Minneapolis: DR.. A. Gunder-
sen, La Crosse, Wis: NJ. F. Hegge.
Hatton, N. D.
The active work of solicitation is
in the hands of Kjetil Knutson of
Grand Forks, n. D., who was the frs
publicly to suggest the idea. and who
will devote his entire time to the
work.
No definite amount has been dc.
cided upon. but it is hoped and ex-
pected that fund Of several hundred
thousand dollars will eventually be
raised.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
STRIKE PAYMENTS BEGIN.
Dartury Hat Workers Draw Some
$4,000.

Boston, Feb. 10.-Strike payments
began among the hatters at South
Norwalk. Conn, yesterday, the
money coming from the defense fund
Of the united Hatters of North Amer
lea. The payments at Danbury aggre-
gated $4,000. the married men receiY-
ing 81 and the single ones S.. The
same schedule was followed at Bethel
and New Milford. The hat forming
company at South Norwak now has
business on the "cven SHOP plan be.
ginning Yesterday The company
business is alm1St entirely with the
ass ociated hat manufacturer 4
deputy sheriff announced that he had
res igned hi official position He IS
secretary Of one Of the hatters uniona
and does not care to serve in two 20
sitions. He also is a member Of the
national board of the united hatters Of
North America
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
SON TEST|F|ES
AGAINST FATHER
TELLS OF SHOOTING OF HIS SIS
TER BY THE FATHER.

New York, Feb 11.-Rev. Frederick
w. Looz of Yale. S. D., was the prin-
cipal witness against his father Carl
Looz of this city, wha was put on trial
yesterday charged with the murder of
his daughter, Mata Looz, 16, in New
was himself shot through the chest by
his father at the time of the killing of
the girl, but recovered after a month
in a hospital Mrs Marie Rooney.
also daughter of the accused, testi-
fed to improper conduct by her
father. She said that at a conference
her fathers ,meretricious conduct at
home was discussed and it was agreed
he should be sent away. The daugh-
ter testified that when he learned that
he must leave the city her father
threatened to shoot several members
of the family. Looz took the witness
stand in his own defense and admit
ted to wrongdoing at home. He said
he was brokenhearted when he
learned that he was to be sent away.
He said that on the night before the
shooting he went to a pawnshop
where he had pledged the revolver.
Looz said he thought of killing him
self but had not planned to kin his
daughter or son, and went to the
house hoping for a reconciliation. The
prisoner said that he could not re-
member what had occurred at the
house and could not recall the shoot
ing. He declared mis- mind at the
time felt like lead or a stone.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
JAP QUESTION
F|NALLYaSOLvED
THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE
YIELDS TO PRESIDENTS PLEA
FOR JUSTICE.

sacramento, Cal, Feb. Yielding
to the ''essure brought to bear by
President Roosevelt and Governor
Gillett of California, the assembly re.
tired from its previous position on
the anti-Japanese matters yesterday
by reconsidering the former vote on
segregation OF japanese students in
public schools and finally rejecting
the measure Il to 81 An effort by
the supporters of the bill to further
reconsider was lost by tie vote and
the assembly is now clear of any anti
japanese measure objected to by the
national administration.
The fight for the suppression OF
the bill was won only after many
hours of heated debate on the floor
The struggle started at 1890 a. IN.
on the presentation of a resolution by
Assemblyman Transue of Los Ange-
les, affirming the right of the state
to govern its schools but without
Withdrawing the Japanese segregation
measure because OF lhe president !
objection to it, and lasted until four
O'Clock in the afternoon when Grove
L. Johnson's motion TO recon
slider was defeated on a tie vote, IS
TO 3s.
The school bill IS still to he con
sidered in the senate having beer
presented there by Senator Cominettt
but there is little chance that the
measure will be approved when
brought up.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
SONS OF NORWAY
PLAN CENTENNIAL
IN 1914 THAT NATION WILL cELE
RRATE CENTENARY OF
CONSTITUTION.

The centennial of Norway as a mod
ern state is fast approaching, and
steps of a various nature are being
taken worthily to commemorate the
es ent. The actual celebration will not
begin until May II, 1914, the Tooth an,
niversary of the adoption of the con
stitution, which. in its main features
still remains the supreme law of The
land. But the people of Norway are
astir: and men and women of Nor
wegian nativity and descent scattered
over the world have also become
aroused, and feel natural desire "a
improve this opportunity to prove
their love for the fatherland.
The idea has taken a particularly
strong hold in this country, where
something like 100000 people arc
either Norwegian born or descend
ants of Norwegian. The Norwegian
newspapers have had much to say
about 1t, and at meeting last fall in
Chicago a large committee was ap
pointed TO systematic whatever NIGH
De done in a practical way towards
demonstrating interest i'm the coming
jubilee.
Show Interest by Gifts.
THAI this interest should be proved
In a tangible manner by gifts Of a
magnitude proportionate TO the iEt
portance Of the event and to the pros
perity OF the donors has been gencr
ally conceded But As to the exa1t
nature Of the gifts. difference OF opin
ion exists. and "A s0mewhat heatef
discussion Is now being conducted &
the orwegian-American pres on Thu
poini.
4 majority Of the general commit
toe recommends that the greater par
Of the funds now in course OF collec
lion. be- applied TO the foundation 0
an institution IN Norway for the trea'
ment Of tubercular diseases while -
Influential minority opposes this pro
position as hardly worthy Of the o.
caslon. without. however, uRgestiri
definitely any other plan. 80 way o
compromise. the suggestion has beef
made that the funds 20 be collected b.
placed at the disposal Of the govern
ment Of Norway for such cases az Il
( it's judgment may BE- appropriate
/ Judging from a circular letter recent
( ly issued by PROBES Or II. g. Stul
! chairman OF the general committee
the collection viii proceed on the IN
( derstanding tat the gifts will be thu
applied. unless the donor specifeall
I insiructs otherwise
Committee in Charge.
The committee which has charge o
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
SIGNIFICANCE OF VISIT.

Private Conferences by Chiefs Are
Looked Upon as Important
Berlin. Feb. 1l.-Great weight Is
lent to the political significance OF
King Edwards visit in consequence
of the extended private conference
which Sir Charles Hardinge had last
evening with Prince Won Buelow.
The subjects under discussion have
not been made public, but the fac.
that the British underseeretary OF
foreign affairs was closeted with the
imperial chancellor is regarded as
highly important. as it indicates that
the royal sojourn is not a mere visit
Of courtesy, but is intended TO intlu-
ence the future political development
between Great Britain and Germany.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17

ham on which the trip win be made
up the Mississippi river to New orle-
ans. Mr.. Taft will spend two days in
New Orleans and then proceed to Gin
cinnati
During the voyage the president
elect has occupied himself preparing
his inaugural address and consulting
with engineers who were taken to in
spect the work on the Panama canal.
The report of the board Of engineers
is now being prepared and will doubt
less be sent by Taft to President
Roosevelt upon arriving at New Or
leans.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
obedlent Son

Harold was going to a party on
evening. Az The weather was rather
doubtful. his father gave him a half
dollar and told him 70 get a cab II 1t
rained whsn ne came home.
II did rain and rained hard. Wheo
Harold came home he vas drenpned
Il thought told you 10 gct A cat
II it rained b" said his father
49, and 80 ] did was the reply -
had dandy ride. and came home or
top beside the driver philadelphia
Ledger
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
KIERAN CASE DETERMINED.
Company, Of Which He Was Head,
Subject Of Special Repo t.

Company, Of Which He Was Head,
Subject Of Special Repo t.
New York, Feb. 1O.-SpeciaI Master
Peter b. Olney, in a-report fled in the
United States district court yesterday,
finds that the Fidelity Funding com
pany. Of which Patrick H. Kieran
was the head. is not amenable to the
bankruptcy act. and cannot be ad
Indicated bankrupt in an involuntary
proceeding. The report which Is ex-
pectei TO be confirmed by Judge Holt.
wi PIT an end to the rival claims
for juri diction made by Thomas F.
Gilroy, the receiver appointed by the
state court and Robert c. Morris. the
receiver appointed by the United
States district court. At the time o.
the dling Of the involuntary petition
against the Fidelity Funding COMPANY
the liabilities of the corporation were
state to be 1891. 037 and the nomin-
al assets S3,579315
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
RUM FARES HARD IN KANSAS.
Upper House of Legislature Propose:
Most Drastic Measure.

Topeka, Kas., Feb. 10-The Kansas
senate is showing a disposition to go
even farther than the house in its
prosecution of the liquor traffic.
The senate judiciary committee pre-
scented bill yesterday which provides
for the discontinuance of all druggists
permits, forbids the keeping of liquor
at clubs, and raises the ban against
the sale OF liquor for all purposes. 1t
is the most drastic prohibition meas
ure ever introduced in a Kansas legis-
latlre.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
Athlete Kills Himself.

Nation, Ill.,, Feb, 11.-Eddie Huver-
stuhl, aged 20 of Peoria. a travelling
man, committed suicide by shooting
in his room at the Dole house here
yesterday. He was an all around am
ateur athlete distinguishing himself
particularly in basketball, baseball,
football and swimming.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
ROOSEVELT GOES
To LINCOLN HOME

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE presi
dent will leave Washington by spe-
cial train at noon today for Hodgen-
vile. KY, to participate in the exer-
cises in commehoration Of the one
hundredth anniversary OF the birth o
Abraham Lincoln He will arrive
a Hodgenyille about noon tomorrow
and after the exercises at Lincoln
Farm viii return directly 10 Wash
ington, reaching there about O'Clock
Saturday
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
FAILURE FOR A MILLION.
Cleveland Bankers Make Assignment
Receiver Appointed.

Cleveland, O., Feb. 10.-Wfth hqbil-
tiles running close to a million dol
lars. Lamprecht Brothers & Co, bank
ers and brokers. of this city, yesterday
made an assignment and later a re-
ceiver wa named in the United States
court
A statement of the exact amount Of
the assets and Liabilities cold not BE-
scored last night. 1t was stated in q
general way, however, that the liabil-
tiles would be close to $1,000, 600 and
that there would be considerable loss
to creditors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
OFF FOR SPRING FIELD
Federal officials Leave Washington
to Take part in Lincoln Exercises.


Washington. Feb. 11.-Ambassador
Jusserand Of France, Senator DoIli-
yer OF Iowa Interstate Commerce
Commissioner Harlan, former Comp
troller Of the Currency Ridgeley, As
sistant Secretary OF State Phillips
and others left last night over the
Baltimore and Ohio to attend the
Lincoln celebrations at Springfield
III, and Chicago The party will
reaci, Springfield at S:25 tomorrow
morning. and viii leave there at 2:4O
Saturday morning, reaching Chicago
at s o'clock that morning. They will
leave Chicago az o'clock Saturday
afternoon. returning here early Sun
/ day morning British Ambassador
James Bryce will leave Milwaukee for
Springfield toia.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
slco.ooo elaze In chleaas.

Chicago, Fei. II The freight
house o: the WABASH railroad Twelfth
and Dearborn streets burned last
night. loss 100000 The building was
said 10 contain considerable freight
= Waterman stationed inside the
building il missing Il IS not known
whether or not be was burned 10
death
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
sHooTs AN EDITOR.
Unable u Defend Himself Ends His
Own Life.

Dayton. O.. Feb 10.-Clyde Henley
aged % and married, last night siippe d
up behind p Kellum, editor Of tn
College Corner Ondl News also 9
married man and father Of seven CHI
dren. and shot and killed him TIE
then ran to h mothers home 'ol
Owed by a mob. He there barricaded
the door and made preparations o do
fend himself and when the mob he
gan to break down the doc be sho
himself dead
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
SIG CELEBRATION IN DENMARK
Anniversary of Danish Repulse
Marked by Great Festivities.

Copenhagen. Feb. 11.-DenIaark
yesterday held a great national feast
in celebration of the 250th annive.
sary Of the final repulse of the swed.
ISL assault upon Copenhagen under
X rg Charles Gustavus. and the fos
tiviJies will be continued to-day
Throughout the country there {.
ringing OF church bells. numberloss
church services and historical proce
sions. free performances in theaters
.saiuTes fred. free banque.s, and 1.e
woE&s. while everywhere the decora
.tioHs are on a lavish scale inc
.rovai family IS taking an active par
Fin 'he celebrations, ard The festivities
.er= being enjoyed by enormou.
cro is
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-02-17
BUSY ON BOARD SHIP.
Tai: Occupies Himself Preparing In
aUeural Address.

az occupies FTiHiSstf preparing IN
auaural Address.
On board L. :. S. North Carol IA
by wireless via New Orleans. Feb. II
A northerlr blow yesterday morning
was the frs heavy weather encoun
tered by President elect Taft and party
while making the trip from Colon to
. IA Mississippi river passes aboard
.the agmored cruiser North Carolina
ssnG Montana on ne whole the
~ her has ben unusually pleasant
AZ ABOARD for New Orleans.
&sw ORLEANS. Feb " All is ready
oard the North Carolina for the
treu sigr 20 tha scout cruiser BiTming