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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
OPPOSE INCOME
TAX AMENDMENT
GOV. HUGHES MAKES IMPORTANT
RECOMMENDATIONS TO NEW
YORK soLoNs.
PROPOSES A LAW A5oLIsHINe
ORAL BETTING ON RACE
TRACKS.

Albany, \. Y, Jan. 6.-Governor
Hughes, in a message TO the New York
Legislature, which convened yester.
day, caused much comment End criti.
cism, especially on the portions de
voted to opposition to the Income tax
amendment to the federal eonstitu-
ton. He said the power to tax In.
comes should not be granted in such
terms as to subject to federal taxa
ton. incomes derived from bonds is
sued by the state or those issued by
cities organized under the states au-
thority.
Governor Hughes recommendation
for law abolishing oral betting on
race tracks was criticised by Senator
Grady i'm a speech declaring that
Hughes is afraid to attack the great.
est gambling evil" Wall street New
York track owners say such law
will cause them much loss
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
BOTH SIDES AGREE
TO ARBITRATION

Chicago. Jan. 6.--Members of the
switchmen's union representing the
western railroads, yesterday agreed
with the general managers associa.
ton TO submit their differences to ar.
bitration under the Erdman law A
joint telegram was sent to C. P. Neill
United States labor commissioner, and
Martin Knapp interstate commerce
commissioner, asking them to act as
m diators. Both sides agree that the
finding will be final. A report from
Washington says that both Neill and
Knapp will act.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
PRICE OF F000STUFFS
WORRIES CONGRESS

Washington. Jan. 6,-Three import
ant developments yesterday marked
the inquiries started with a view to
ascertain the responsibilities for the
increased cost of living
Senators Elkins Of West Virginia
and Crawford of South Dakota, intro
duced resolutions providing for con
gressional Investigation, and the war
department announced to congress
that there is deficiency of $1.595,63
for subsistence OF the army during the
present yehr, which may be caused by
the enhanced cost of food Secretary
Wilson declared he would cease his
investigation If congress interfered.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
BEER TAX SHOWS
GAIN OF S21,29O.5O
REVENUE OFFICERS REPORT IN
DicATEs RETURN OF NORMAL
BUSINESS CONDITIONS.
FEWER CIGARS MANUFACTURED
BUT MORE SMOKING
TOBACCO.
MADISON. Jan. s.

MaClSODs Jan o.
Revenue Collector F. w. Bentley
and his chief deputy. c. o. Walden.
have practically completed the semi
annual report of their Office to the
commissioner at Washington and will
forward it with few days. The
total revenues collected for the half
year ending December 81, 1909, was
$567 ,237.Sl. During the same period
in 1908, the total was s570,7O4.27, so
there is an apparent falling off in
revenue collections of $3,466.46. This
decrease is easily explained" said
Deputy Collector Walden yesterday,
when the details of the collections
are studied and compared. The item
of revenue which shows the greatest
falling of is that of the special taxes,
where a decrease of 1,079.25 is
noted, That d ference comes mainly
from the month of July when the rev.
enue collected under this head was
S1S,957 less than that for the same
month in 1905. This does not indl-
cate any falling off in the business of
the month, but means simply that the
bulk of the special collections for the
half year ending June 80 we're paid
mainly in June this year, and ma My
in July in 1908 This being under
stood, the report is shown to indicate
that business was even heavier IN
1909 than in 1905"
The following abstract shows at a
glance the principal facts Of the re-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
BATTLING NELSON
IN MADISON TODAY

Battling Nelson win arrive in the
city today, and tonight appear at the
governors guard armory with the
NelsoD-Hylaad and Nelson.Gans fight
pictures. Nelson and his partner also
win give a sixround exhibition Of sci
enttfic sparring. and those IN charge
Of the affair claim that the show wili
be entirely appropriate for women
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
BIG FIGHT CANNOT
TAKE PLACE IN UTAH

Salt Lake. Jan. CIT is not posi-
BILE for the fight TO take place mere
and come within the law / will up
hold the las ii it becomes necessary,
said Governor William Spry last night
and swept aside any doubt as 10 his
attitude toward the Jeffries-Johnson
fight and disposed Of the plan to stage
the fight here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
NEW BANK FOR THE
VILLAGE OF ARENA

Commissioner of Banking NJ. c.
Bergh yesterday issued a charter au-
thorizing the Arena State Bank to be.
gin business. The capital of the new
institution is $10.000.000 Thomas G.
Cretney is president and Stephen w.
Dawson cashier.
Commissioner Bergh also approved
the articles of incorporation of the
Wyocena State Bank at Wyoeent. Co.
lumbia county, capital, $4,000. The
ncorporators are J. II. Dooley, S. C.
Cushman, c. L. Spear, o. C. Patchin,
J. G. Sawin. W ]. Steel. S. c. Dunn
and Il others.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
WHY DID TREASURY
DEPARTMENT SEARCH
FOR AST0R'S YACHT?

Washington, Jan e.--"Sh0w Us why
the treasury department sent vessels
to search for Colonel John Jacob As
tors missing SEA going yacht some
weeks ago" virtually asks the house
committee Of expenditures in favor
ably reporting the Hardwick resoIu.
ton Of inquiry
The measure asks the secretary Of
the treasury what action, II any. was
taken BY the revenue cutter service
10 discover the whereabouts Of Colonel
Astor's -aeht, and what was thus ex
pended.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
DOCTOR COOK A
NERVOUS WRECK

New York, Jan. 6.--Another mem
Der of the Cook family-this time Mrs,
Josephine Dudley, sister of the dis
credited explorers wife-made a
statement last night Mrs Dudley
said that Or Cook is nervous
wreck. unable to think consecutively,
and for that reason he remains IN
hiding as he could not stand the
strain OF controversy.
I'VE are praying, says Mrs, bud
ley. that he will soon recover, so
that he may defend himself. Mrs.
Cook is at her husbands side. she
loves and trusts him. There has been
no quarrel, there never was trouble
between them about money"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
ATTENDANTS HELD
GUILTY OF NEGLIGENCE

Peoria. Jan. 6--An inquest into the
death of MIS-. Valentine Herman, the
pellagra patient, was held at the PEG.
ria state hospital for the insane yes.
terday afternoon. Late last night a
verdict was returned holding the at
tendants in charge of the ward at the
time of Mrs. Herman's escape and
consequent exposure from which she
died. guilty of negligence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
FUNERALS OF FOUR
FIRE VICTIMS

Milwaukee, Jan. with one eX-
ception. the funerals OF the fremen
killed by the falling OF wall during
the fire at the plant of the American
Bridge company Monday night, WIZ be
held this morning with the impress
siye rites of the Catholic church.
Final arrangements Tor the funerals
were made yesterday.
The funeral of Dominic ODonnell
viii take place tomorrow morning m
ST. Johns cathedral
Two Of the funerals today viii be
in Gesu church, the first being that
of Joseph J Sullivan, which VIII
take place at o'clock. The acfIve
pallbearers win be Thomas Hanlon,
John Kane. Flurepce Mccarthy,
Charles Dougherty, Waiter Madden
and John Guerin Acting Assistant
Chief William Shields will have
eharg Of delegation OF "a members
of the department, who will act ah an
honorary escort.
Services for Captain John J. Hen
AlCHSey VIII NC EDHuuCAtu III btSu
church at 10 o'clock The active pail
bearers viii be Captains Edward Nor
gah. James Fetherston, Frank Makal
ard Lieutenants John Linehan. Barth,
Ryan and John harrington The dele
cation of "a members Of the depart
ment viii be in charge OF Captain
Thomas P. Manion
While the firemen are paying their
last respects to Pipeman Sullivan, an
other delegation Of firemen will par
ticipate in the funeral services or
William Foley which VIII be held in
st Johns cathedral The active pail
bearers will be James Murray, Daniel
Rice. Emil Roster, John Scanlon. Ed
ward iuerin and William F. Foley.
Captain John S. Smith VIII nave
charge OF the delegation Of p ire
men.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
CURTlSS WILL ENTER
ALL. AVIATION EVENTS

Los Angeles, Jan. 6.-Declaring that
he knew nothing of the injunction
against him on behalf of Wright broth
ers, Glenn H. Curtiss. who arrived at
Los Angeles yesterday, said he would
enter as many events at the aviation
meet next week as possible
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12

Tho position is one made vacant by
the recent death of Mrs. F. ]. R
Bright The salary is $500 per year
and maintenance.
Mrs. Edwards has had consid cradle
experience in the Institution. having
served there at various times as
trained nurse ia emGgncy cases. She
is particularly Well equipped for the
position, say members OF the board
who know her, as her ability to deal
with and int rest children is notable.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
MAJOR GENERAL BELL
TO THE PHILIPPINES

Washington. Jan 6-Major General
J. Franklin Bel, who transfers the
duties of chiei-of-staff of the army IN
April to Major General Leonard
Wood will be the next commander or
the army in the Philippines. General
Bell viii succeed Major General ".
T. Duvall, who retires in January.
1911.
Major. General Frederick D. Grant.
now in command of the department
of the lakes. again will be assigned to
his old command at the head of the
department Of the east
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
ARREST MAN WHO
THREATENED LA TOILETTE

Washington, Jan. 6.--The capitol
police Yesterday arrested Albert Rim
ger Of Two Rivers, Wis, while he was
attempting to see Vice Pres dent Shee-
man at his Office. Ringer is the young
man who has been about Washington
for more than a year seeking to OBJ
tain imagined rights through sena-
tor La Toilette and the vice president,
and has made a number Of threats
against both. His sanity will be in
quired into.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
RELIEF CARAVAN
ON NEVADA DESERT

Salt Lake, Jan. "a relief cara.
van nov is travelling with supplies
toward the eastbound passenger train
on the San Pedro. Los Angeles {. Salt
Lake railroad, marooned IN the desert
near Caliente, Nevada. since last Sun
day night, and win doubtless reach
the train by this morning. About $50
passengers are on the marooned train
From CallAlte 70 the stalled train
and back to Barclay or Aeoma, is the
route which the relief yarty must
travel. The distance IS about Is miles
The railway officials have arranged
for the transfer Of the passengers
both at Barclay and Acoma, whence
they win b. brought to salt Lake BY
rail
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
SOCIALIST EDITOR
R0UNDlI TR0UNCED

Deadwood, S. d.. Jan. 6-Fr. nan
Knowles, eX-eongressman and editor
of socialist weekly newspaper. was
publicly horsewhipped yesterday aft
ernoon at a meeting OF the board OF
county commissioners by CHAMBER
Kellar Of Lead, attorney for the
Homestake Mining company Kellar
told Knowles he did not propose to
submit TO severe structures about him
in knowles paper.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
ADMIRAL KIMBALL
RETIRtS JANUARY 9

Washington. Jan. 6.-Rear Admiral
Kimball, now in command of the Amer
lean vessels on tha Pacific coast OF
Nicaragua, will be placed on the re.
tired list January ., on account Of age.
However, he win be retained in his
present position until the affairs OF
Nicaragua warrant the withdrawal of
the American ships The gunboat,
Vicksburg, has been sent by Admiral
Kimball from Corinto to Salina Cruz.
Mexico, to meet Consul olivares on
his way from Washington to Managua
to supersede Vice Consul Caldera In
charge OF the diplomatic situation
there.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
Dies on way to 1oeater.

Racine. Wis, Jan 6.-The blizzard
which struck Racine Tuesday brought
with it ona death Miss Amanda
Erickson, p years Of age, fell to the
ground while on the way to one Of
the local theaters and died before
medical aid could reach her. Exhaus-
ton was brought on through her ef-
forts to W. to the theater through
the high snow drifts piled along the
Sidewalk Miss Erickson was found
lying on the sidewalk When the doc
tor reached her he said death was due
to heart failure brought on by over
exertion
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
ASHLAND PASTOR CHARGED
WITH SERIOUS 0FFENSE

Ashland. Wis. Jan. 6Rev Mr.
Lutz. the deposed pastor of the Ger.
man Evangelical Lutheran society
was arrested yesterday on the charge
of assault with intent 10 commit great
bodily harm 1t Is slleged that new
years day I.utz went to the residence
OF his successor. Rev. Mr. Bioede. aud
al the point Of a revolver. tried to
keep him from preaching.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
MARRIAGE OF BELGIAN
KING LONG ACCEPTED

Brussels, Jan. minister OF State
Beernaer, yesterday stated that while
the failure OF the late King Leopold
to issue a royal decree. sanctioDing
the marriage of Prince Albert and
Princess Elizabeth, new king anu
queen OF Belgium, might have been a
theoretical violation OF the constiru-
ton, the marriage was long ago ac-
cepted by the country.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
Varsity Grad to Wed.

Juneau, Wis. Jan. 6-The marriag
of Francis Wilbordd Grogan. formerly
an attorney at Marinate. but now of
Fort Pierre, South Dakota, and Miss
Elizabeth Foley of Juneau, will take
place January - at ST. Mary's church
here. The groom Is graduate of
Marquette university and the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
FIGHT OF FACTIONS
THREE MEN KILLED

Winnipeg, Jan. Cit became known
yesterday that three men are dead
and fifteen in the hospital as result
OF a fight between factions of miners
at Phoenix on new years eve. Walsh
and English miners we're pitted
against Italians. seventy on a side.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
COAL SHORTAGE
IN SOUTH DAKOTA

Huron, S D.. Jan. 6.-Wolsey. Broad
land, Yale and Virgin report no hard
coal and little fuel of any kind Ca.
your, washington. Alpena and Hitch
cock also have little fuel The entire
valley of the James river is under
nearly two feet of snow and, with a
stiff wind blowing, there is danger of
a blockade and fuel famine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
AZ FISHERMEN
LOST IN STORM
FEARS ENTERTAINED THAT ALL
or THEM HAVE MET.
DEATH.

Canso y. s., Jan, Forty-two
fishermen are missing and may have
persisted in a blizzard that has been
raging for more than "a hours Four
teen men are known almost certainly
10 be lost, and the remaining 2S are
being mourned, their chance for es-
cape being regarded small. Thirty
were married Twenty-three were
from Dover and 10 from Whitehead
4 fleet from Canso aud Petite De
Graf also was caught in the storm but
escaped by skilled workmanship
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
PLAGUE IN ECUADOR
THREATENS CANAL ZONE

Washington. Jan e-Rep9rts to the
war department confirm the advices
that plague exists at Guayaquil, Ecua-
dor. This is regarded as a menace
TO health on the canal zone. The war
department has asked the secretary of
state 10 consider whether it is not
the duty Of the United States TO en-
force a quarantine against Guayaquil.
The matter is now under considera.
ton
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
SEC. 2a7S1 s570.704.27

Totals ~ $567. 237s1 $570,704.27
Showing q net loss of $3,466.46
The heaviest collection month in
1909, as in 1908 was July, although
August was a close second. During
the two months almost fifty per cent
Of the revenues for the half year were
received. The heavy business of these
months comes mainly from two sour
oes, the spec'a taxes and the beer
tax The receipts for the remaining
four months from all classes are fair
liz constant.
Another item of loss in revenue is
that caused by the decision of the
courts that the fifty per cent penalty
provision in the case of the miscel-
laneous taxes under the head of
lists cannot be enforced. This head
therefore shows a falling off of
$2,64125 in 1909 as against the previ-
Gus wear, which means no loss in ac-
tual business.
Considered as a whole, therefore,
the indications are that business con.
dit ons are better than year ago.
Fewer cigars are being manufactured,
but this is met to a certain extent by
an increase in the production of pip
tobacco. Beer revenues show
small increase, amounting to little
over five per cent. This tax is a pc
culiarly interesting one, making a
sort of double record, for besides
being an exact story Of the quantity
of the beverage produced It furnishes
fairly accurate testimony OF the rise
and fall Of temperature through the
year
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
81 Malworth county Rssldent.

Whitewater, Wis, Jan. Crank w.
Pratt, one Of the oldest residents OF
the county, a wealthy retired farmer
and real estate dealt died from
heart failure, aged 10 years. He was
the father Of Paul Pratt, a former
mayor Of Whitewater, and also sur
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
SUSPEND FREIGHT TRAFFIC.
Railroads in Iowa Make Effort to Run
Passenger Trains.

Dos Moines, Jan. 6.-When it be-
came apparent Tuesday night that the
snowfall would continue indefinitely,
orders were issued by the railroads
throughout Iowa, to suspend freight
traffic. Efforts have been made, how
ever, to continue the passenger traffic
although the trains on all the lines are
from five to nine hours late. AT
Marshalltown, where two feet of snow
fell, even the passenger service has
been annullee. Reports from over
the state indicate scarcity of coal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
GET BETTER ACQUAINTED.
Mex can ard Texas Governors ENJOY
Festivities Together.

FL Paso, Tex. Jan. Governor
JJessup Der Vale OF CoahuiIe. Mex
leo. and governor CampubelI OF Tex
as. attended BY STATS. met yester
day at spofford, Texas. near the
international border. exchanged greet
ings and together went to Del RIO.
Texas, on a special train
AT Del Rio, three days Of festivities
have been arranged The meeting is
to cement the friendly relations Of
the two adjoining border states ana
get the governors better acquainted
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
WANTS HIS PLACE BACK.
Former Sheriff Starts Custer sub
Against His Successor.

Cairo Jan 6.-Sheriff Fred d. Mel
lis received notice yesterday Of suit
brought by Former Sheriff Frank E
Davis to Dust him from Office.
Davis was removed by Governor De
neen. following the 1ynching of
negro and a white man November H.
Davis contends that the Illinois anti
lynching law, making The sheriff REL
sponsible for lynchings. IS unconsti-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
VIII suneruise aln Lob

sheboygan. Wis, Jan. G.--Anthony
Trester. son OF II. w Trester OF this
city, has been appointed chief engin-
eer for the construction OF a $4,000
600 irrigation system 10 the state OF
Washington
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12
MRS. EDWARDS HEADS
CHILDREN,S SCHOOL

The state board Of control of char
table and penal institutions yesterday
appointed Mrs Charlotte Edwards OF
Sparta TO be matron Of the school for
dependent children at that place.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12

New Orleans. Jan 6.-One OF the
most sensational declines in the local
cotton exchange took place yesterday
afternoon when in an hour there was
break Of 70 to "a points, or about
four dollars bale on active deliver
los
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12

yiying him are three other sons, Julius.
Clarence and Ralph. Mr.. Pratt cam
to WalwOrth county as a poor bow
and by thrift and industry aocumulat.
ed considerable fortune
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12

Arthur Gilbert, driver for the IL
fated No. company, is a Madison
man, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James
NJ. Gilbert. 1927 Madison street He
has been a member of the Milwaukee
fire department for Is years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-01-12

4 woman who cannot influence a
man for good bad better give him up.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-06-06
Ask for Receiver.

Employees of the late Lake County
Democrat have begun an action in the
Lake superior court through E. G..
Sproat. their attorney. to have the
Lake County Democrat Publishing
company placed in the hands of a re-
ceiver.
1t is alleged in the complaint that
the plaintiffs are creditors to the ex-
tent of SS0S and that the company owes
$500 to merchants and professional men
in Lake county
1t is asserted that the company has
no assets and that judgment against
the company would be worthless. Con-
sequently, the plaintiffs ask that the
company be placed in the hands of a
receiver so that the receiver may ma Ike
collections of money which is due fol
stock and which are sufficient to meet
the company's obligations.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-06-06

Opportunity" was the subject of
the Rev. ]. E. Sharp's baccalaureate
sermon to the Hammond high school
seniors at he Baptist church last eve
ming He spoke for forty minutes and
carried his large audience away with
him in the beauty of the thought
which he expressed and the manner
in which he delivered the sermon.
The baccalaureate sermon was the
first of the weeks program prior to
the commencement exercises. The
scene of activities for tonight is laid
at the Methodist church where the
literary societies of the high school
will hold forth.
The program for this evening is as
follows:
Literary Program.
Music.
Competitive defamation - Elliott
Conroy representing the Ionian So
ciety and Ellen Peterson representing
the Athenian saciety.
Music.
Competitive mposition-Constance
Gustafson representing the Ionian So
eiety and Elinor Phillips the Athen-
ians.
Music
Competitive recitation-Beatrice Els.
ner representing the Ionians and
/ Blanch Dessmyer.
Debate-.R Resolved. That the Time
Has Come For the General Disarma
ment of the Civilized Nations of the
| World" affirmative represented by the
| Athenians. John Rhind, Raymond Zoll
and Walter Kennedy; negative by tn,
! Ionians, Nellie Hathaway. JOSEPH
Hirsch and Edwin Friedrich.
Music.
| Decision by the judges.
The event tonight will be open t
| the public
The senior class hunt Is on the pro
| gram for tomorrow night. The junior
| will have to find the seniors and hav
ing accomplished this will serenad
| them.
On Wednesday night follows anothe
| big fnterclass event when the junior
will banquet the seniors. The feas
will be held at Weis hail on Stat
street.