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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
COVER NMENT ACCEPTS
GARVEN'S EVIDENCE

Washington March 10.--The de-
parment OF justice will accept the
offer made by Pierre Garven, prose
cutor of Hudson county, n j., 10
furnish the government the evidence
he has on hand in the beef trust
cases and has asked him TO forward
to Washington copies Of the indict.
ments recently found there
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16

paign upon his return to the United
States from Africa.
Officials OF the committee, it Is said,
have been in correspondence with AIR.
Roosevelt and have unfolded TO him a
plan which contemplates a spectacu-
lar speech making tour of the west,
particularly in states where the So
called insurgent movement is milf
tant. The former presidents atten.
ton is said TO have been called 10
the fact that in 1906 President Tart,
then the secretary OF war, made a
tour Of the west upholding the poll
cies of President Roosevelt and ap.
pealing for a return of a republican
house of representatives
That Il will be comparatively easy
to convince Mr. Roosevelt that turn
abou; IS fair play" is said 10 be the
belief of the committee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
THREE OF MAYBRAY
GANG PLEAD GUILTY

Council Bluffs, March I0.-Plead-
ing guilty to charge OF conspiracy
TO defraud in connection with the
widespread swindling operations
charged against John c. Mayoray
and eighty odd other defendants in
the United states district court yes
terday afternoon. Bert r. Shores
Win S. Harris and Frank n. Marsh
threw themselves on the mercy of the
court Sentence was deferred.
List night there were indication
that others including. possibly, May
bray himself, might plead guilty when
court eonvenes tomorrow
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
HARD BLOW FOR
COMMERCE COURT

Washington, March 10.-The admin
istration railroad bill was amended in
an important particular by the house
committee on interstate and foreign
commerce yesterday when. by vote
Of nine to seven, the committee voted
to substitute the interstate commerce
commission for a proposed court OF
commerce, as the tribunal designated
70 receive petitions or applications of
railroads desiring TO acquire interests
IN other railroads.
AS this section provided one Of the
chief duties Of the court Of commerce
It is expected that the administra.
ton will use vigorous efforts to have
the action rescinded.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16

concerns into the combination and to
crush 1ut and eliminate from the
field 81 competition the principal part
d the balance.
Il IS claimed that It shows a "sys-
tenn OF lowering prices, where com.
petifors are doing business. below
the cost Of the production, while
Keeping Zip or raising prices in ether
parts Of me country until tine com
DetitoT either is eliminated or his
business brought within compass SO
the STANDARD oil company can conuoi
{ q obtaining secret informs ton a.
70 competitive business largely
through bribing railway employees.
and using thar secret Information to
procure The c0HnteFhsan6fnp 0f orders
Of the independents and 70 facilitate
their system 81 price emitting and op-
preston. of the use Of H0-calied boz
gus independent companies whose OPP
ersfions are predatory ard oppressive.
principally used 10 dr ou. com.
petltors- and various other means
10 many districts The STANDARD Oh
company has on abaolu.e monopoly,
SAYS the brief Practically this -
the case throughout the Rock Noun
tain eountrg and most of the PACING
coast states
In the second yolgue is a So
called summary ct facis ard BRIEF
u the law
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
SOUGHT COMBINE
| WITH GUGGENHE|M

Cleveland. March t0---That a com
bination with the Guggenheim inter
ests was considered by 80 claimants
70 Alaska coal lands was admitted
yesterday before United States com
missioner MCGEE, by w II. Warner,
one Of the entrants.
Warner declared that at meeting
Of the claimants at Spokane in 1907,
to which he sent a proxy, there had
been a discussion as TO the advisable.
ity Of combination with the Guggen-
helms, but h. had understood the mat
ter was dropped.
Evidence was given at the opening
Of the inquiry into the claims of four
Of the original 80 claimants to patents
to Alaska land
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
GOTHAM OPPOSED
TO INCOME TAX

New York, March 1O.-Governof
Hughes found support from the New
York chamber of commerce yester-
day in opposing the proposed amend-
ment to the federal constitution az
thorizing an income tax, where Sena-
Tor Root, who defended it, founo
none. The chamber upheld the gov
ernor's arguments and passed resolu-
tons deprecating the amendment.
Resolutions also were passed con-
Iemning the proposed interstate
court of commerce.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
FRANCE DEFRAUDED
OUT OF MILLION
NJ. DUEz mIsAPPRoPRlATEs VAST
SUM DERIVED FROM CHURCH
PROPERTY

Paris, March l0-The arrest of Nj.
Duez, following his confession that
he had misappropriated something
like 100000 OF the funds derived
from the sale of church property Tor
which he was the liquidator, has cre-
ated great sensation. limitations
are freely made that other liQu,dators
In the employ of the government are
similarly involved
Duez was what Is known as an
Official receiver which is a sort OF
branch Of the magistry. In adii-
ton to his deficit In the congregation
accounts, the liquidator admits that
he is short 100000 in connection
with other affairs confided to his
charge. He had the management or
the liquidation for thirteen congrega-
tons. involving more than 100000
documents and accounts. These are
in such confusion that it Is impossi-
BILE to determine accurately the total
OF his defaleations. which may great
" exceed the 100000 originally es.
timated.
Besides the admitted shortage,
Duez Is charged with having pocket
ed rake-offs for aiding a genealogist
who acted as his accomplish. rhe
genealogist sought the heirs to the
funds which had been left to the con
gregations, many Of whom were liv-
ing at distant points and ignorant OF
the fact that they were entitled 10
recover anything From such per
sons he obtained contracts, It is al
legged. through which the heirs relin.
pushed TO the genealogist for his
services 50 per cent. OF what was
due
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
NATIONWIDE STRIKE
NOW THREATENED
PHILADELPHIA SITUATION STILL
sERlous-RoTH SIDES CLAIM
ADVANTAGE.
s7REgTcAR COMPANY WILL IN
CREASE sERvIcE-oisTuRs-
ANcEs BUT FEW.

Philadelphia, March 10.-Promise Of
help from without and a development
of strength in its own field. which ap
peared to take even It's most conn
dent leaders by surprise. injected
new life into the Philadelphia general
sympathy strike movement yesterday
A labor campaign which Tuesc-l!
gave every sign OF waning force re
ceived It's strongest impetus yester
day from the action of the state fed
Grafton of labor convention at New
castle, in declaring that statewide
and even nationwide tie-up of indus
try would not be too great a price te
pay # necessary to insure success to
the local cause.
The success of the strike leaders
in inducing over 1000 employees Of
the Baldwin Locomotive works to
walk out yesterday afternoon, follow
ing the early morning desertion OF
possibly as many more, was the
most striking development of the
day This caused the committee OF
ten, in charge of the general strike,
to regard this as the most successful
day.
70 the threat of countrywide
strike if the local traction heads Ola
not agree to arbitration with their
men, officials of the Philadelphia
Rapid Transit company made the
curt response, announcing that II
had said the last word on arbitration
and if a widespread strike depended
on it's yielding to the arbitration de-
mand. the strike would have to come.
Several firms announced that their
hands we're returning to work ana
others announced that they were con
tent 20 wait and let time work for
them.
The day was without disturbances
of consequences and up TO a late
hour last night the only outbreak
had been a minor disturbance in the
Kensington shop district.
The streetcar company sligt .ly In
creased the number OF cars in tns
service and lines in the business and
residence district were apparently
more largely patronized.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
REFUSES TO TELL
WHO ASSAILED HIM

New York, March 10.-Secret sig
nails so terrified Pasquale occhfonero
in the criminal branch Of the SUI
preme court yesterday that he
cMtched his throat and gasped:
Il would not tell you who stabbed
me for four million dollars.
Is Occh.onero, who was beaten,
stabbed and robbed of $50 and MS
gold watch by four men, refused %
testify against the two OF them.
4 viii fine you $3.50 for contempt
threatened the court
Il don't care what you do" an
swered Occhionero.
He was ordered to Bellevlle for
examination as to his sanity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
SAYS ELGlN FIXES
PRICE OF BUTTER

Washington, March 10.-The senate
cost-ofHving committee continuingthe
investigation yesterday, examined Ed
ward F.. Hall, a local grocer. He said
the biggest jump in meat prices he
had ever known was in the last twc
years. He said Elgin fixed the price
of butter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
CLEAR SNOW AWAY
SERVICE SOON OPEN

Wellington, Wash, March 10.-The
Great Northern track was opened
from the east side of the Cascades to
Wellington yesterday, ahu the first
train that arrived at Wellington be
gan to clear away snow on the west
ern slope. The entire track will be
opened today and the Great North.
ern will restore trans-continental
service next week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
UNDERGONE OF PROTEST
AT ILLINOIS BANQUET

Galesburg, H., March 10.-Contrary
to expectations no political aspirants
We're openly put forward last night al
the banquet of the 18th annual meet
ing of the Swedish-American republi-
can league. Governor Charles S De
neen confined himself to laudation of
Illinois.
There were some undereone protests
against an open endorsement of the
administrations of President TAT. and
Governor Deneen, but no one DICED
sueh sentiment openly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
SAVINGS BANK
VICTIM OF RUN
NO REASON KNOWN FOR sITUA
TloN-s6 100000 CASH
IN SIGHT

Cleveland, March 10.-A run upon
the Scc.ety for Savings, mutuai
savings association with deposits OF
more han s49.OO0,0O0 startled 10000
depositors of tie society yesterday
The origin of the run is unknown.
Former Governor Myron T. Her.
rick, president of the bank, the au-
diting committee and state Bank Ex-
aminer B. b. Seymour issued state
ments late last ght announcing thai
the Institution is in excellent shape
Six million dollars was on the coun-
ters during the run.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
IN SHERIFF'S POSSE

Kansas City, March Undetermined
TO avenge an attempted assault made
upon Miss Cora Downs, II years old,
by an unidentified negro yesterday in
Kansas City, Kansas. 80 high school
students. classmates Of the girl,
joined the sheriff's posse in search
for the fugitive last night
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
MODS IN B0GOTA
AFTER AMERICANS

Bogota, Colombia, March 1O.-The
rioting which began With a quarrei
between the manager of an American
owned street railway and a police OF.
fcer on Monday. continues.
The anti-American feeling is in
tense. The mob which forced the sus-
pension of street railway traffic com
mitted further violence during the
night
The government is taking every
precaution to safeguard American
lives and property. \ large force of
police is stationed in the vicinity OF
the American legation and the mem
bers of the legation and others VINO
have sought refuge there are said to
be safe from harm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
OPERATORS REFUSE
DEMANDS; FIGHT ON

Cincinnati, March 10.-RefusaI 70
grant demands started real fight
that has been brewing between oper.
ators and miners Of the soft coal
competitive field consisting of ONO.
Indiana and western Pennsylvania, al
the second session OF the joint con.
ference here yesterday After the
miners had formally presented then
demands operators formally refused
them and the remainder OF tho day
was spent n discussion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
PRESIDENTS TRIBUTE
TO DOCTOR KL0PSCH

New York, March 10.-Funeraf
services for DR.. Louis KiOpseh, edI-
tor Of tae Christian Herald. phIisn-
thrcpist and MISSION worker. took
place yesterday IN the Metropolitan
temple Among the floral offerings
was three foot wreath Of white
hyacinths and smilax from President
and Mrs att.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
-FOUR INDICTMENTS
AGAINST HEALY

st. Louis, March 10.--Fo,lr indiet
ments were returned yesterday after
noon by the grand jury charging John
NJ. Healy, former secretary of the po-
lice relief association with embezzIe-
ment of $12,769 of the funds of the
association. Healy has been under
$4,000 bonds since January
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
SUBP0ENAS FOR
ENTIRE COMMUNITY

Peoria H.. March ia represen-
tatiye Of practically every family III
Crescent city, III, has been sub
poenaed as a witness for the coming
trial Of Mrs. Lucy Saylor, John Grun-
den, her father. and DR.. William K.
Miller. charged with the murder ana
completely In the murder of JonH
Byron saylor, a former Crescent cry
banker. The trial has been set for
March a.
Nearly rs other Witnesses have
been called
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
TWELVE NEW SHOW
HOUSES FOR SHUBERTS

New York. March 10.-The ShubeTt
theatrical interests announce that
they are to expend s6,00O,O0O in thu
erection of chain of twelve theaters
between st. Paul and San Francisco.
The citi>s in which they will erect
are as follows: Denver, San Francis.
co. Portland, Winnipeg, Los Angeles,
Fresno, San Diego. San Jose, Butte.
Spokane, Salt Lake City and sacra-
mento.
If is planned to have the theaters
ready for opening early next season.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
LICENSE BROKERS
Is L0EB'S SCHEME

(. Washington, March 10-CollectT
Loeb Of New York advocated before
the house committee on wass and
means yesterday bill 70 license cas-
toms brokers and place them a1der
the supervision Of the treascr- Depart
ment.
About IS per cent. of the 200 or
more customs brokers in New York
are foreigners, and the proposed law
would limit the brokerage business to
American citizens. Loeb told Of many
shady practices INDUCED by brokers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
TELLER AND CASH
BOTH ARE MISSING

Savannah. Ca, March 1o--Janes
Fl Doyle for several years teller of
tho 8ibernla bank here, is missing
az is incidentally $4,000 Of the
banks cash, taken from rs vauit al
the close Of business last Saturday
night
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
POSSE HOT AFTER
NEGRO MURDERER

Columbus. Ca, March l0-Posses
are following the trail of Love Ran
dali, a negro murderer, with Ger
tainty of lynching if ne is caughI.
Randall killed r. A. Stratford, plan
tation overseer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
MAY DIE FROM BITE.
University Student Tries to Stop Run
away Horse.

Madison, March 10.
From the bite OF a runaway horse
which he was trying to stop, Carl Sell
land. university student, is Danger
ously i'll with blood poisoning al the
general hospital. HIS condition is so
serious he is hardly able TO recognize
relatives.
In trying to stop the horse. Sella0d
caught his hand in the animals
mouth, re seiving slight scratches.
Within "A hours blood poisoning sci
IN and physicians are trying TO find
oct whether or not the horse was in
a sound condition or whether it was
diseased.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
BIG TOBACCO EARNINGS.
American Company, the So-called
Trust, issues Report.

Trust, Issues Report.
New York March l0.--The Ameri-
can Tobacco company. which is now
before the United States supreme
court fighting dissolution, made pub
lie yesterday the annual report of the
corporation, showing that the trust
earned 50h per cent. on $40.OO0,O00
common stock. The net earnings were
sS0, f4S,SS4, an increase Of $1.743,979
over last year After deductions and
preferred stock dividends there was
left balance OF $2O327.296. The re
port shows that the company now has
a total surplus of s42,499,140. an
amount larger than the entire issue OF
common stock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
WANT ROOSEVELT
TO STUMP THE WEST

Washington, D. G. March fe-The
republican congressional campaign
committee, it is reported. has taken
initial steps TO enlist Former Presi-
dent Roosevelt In the coming cam
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
ROOSEVELT
DONE IN MARBLE

Washington, March ia marble
bust o. Theodore Roosevelt. vice
president reached washington yester-
day for installation in a niche in thu
senate chamber
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
PAPER WORKERS
IN BAD MIXUP
eLENs FALLS OPERATORS PRE-
PARE TO HOUSE STRIKE
BREAKERS.
SAY THEY WILL RUN BUSINESS
ON OWN TERMS OR NOT
AT ALL.

Glens Falls. n Y, March 10
Three hundred union men walked out
of the south Glens Falls mills of the
international Paper company yester-
day afternoon and in less than I'VE
minutes later 2s strikebreakers
walked in. They were admitted SIN
gly through the companys Office, and
not until they We're safely inside did
the strikers fathom the trek, but
they made no demonstration.
Provisions and bedding are being
taken into the mills and officers OF
the company say they will either run
their business on Their own terms or
not n all Every hour brings a smaiI
hatch of stl1kebreakers from Troy
ard Saratoga
In the last paper strike, two years
ago, the international brotherhood or
paper makers did not support the In.
ternational brotherhood of pulp sui
phite and paper mill workers when
the latter walked out, and IN the long
strike the sulphite workers lost.
Now both unions have joined hands.
strikebreakers Arrested
Corinth, y. v, March l0.-Nine
armed strikebreakers brought here
BY the International Paper company
We're arrested last night by the vi.
lage police. charged with carrying
concealed weapons They we're locked
up There is general belief that
any attempt to import strikebreakers
on a large scale will be bitterly lie
scented.
Twice yesterday afternoon dyna-
mite cartridges were exploded under
railroad bridge over which strike
breakers must pass. rhe damage
was slight The bridge is under
guard BY the militia
Four hundred union men at the
Fort Edward plant voted at a mass
meeting last night to strike today
Nearly twelve hundred men now
are out in this vicinity
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
ANTo WRECKS SALOON.

Embryonic Chauffeur Drives Machine
Over Bar and Injurts Three Men.
Oakland, Cal, March 10.-Three
men standing in barroom were in.
jured by motor runabout driven by
tyro automobilist smashing into the
saloon. Both the drinking place and
the machine was wrecked. The
would-he chauffeur w:.s 1ninjured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
esement Workers Vote STRIKE.

Cleveland March 10.-various To-
cal bodies Of the garment workers
union voted to strike last night. some
5000 workers win be affected
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
Commission form Adopted.

Newton, Kan. March 10.-The com
mission form Of government vas
adopted here at special election
Yesterday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-03-16
IS ExlLeD TO SIBERIA.
Nine. ereshkovskaya is Sentenced by
Russian Court.

81 Petersburg. March 10.--Nicholas
Tschaikoysky, who was being tried
on a charge of criminal activity in the
revolutionary organization, was ac-
Quilted here yesterday. Nine. Bresh-
kovskaya, who was on trial at the
same time, was convicted and sent
enced to be exiled to Siberia
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

Vice President Sherman Ia evil
IDENTIFY worthless as . political pro-
phet, for after attending the stand
pat convention at Milwaukee two or
three months ago he declared with
solemn assurance, 'there are no
insurgents in Wisconsin" The
result Of the primary election shows
that Senator LaFollette, the most
progressive insurgent Of them all,
was renominated by . vote Of 10 /.
Sherman, or his ssandpat Wiscou-
sin pals. concocted q scheme to beat
LAFollette with q Democrat when
the Legislature votes for United
States Senator; but the Democrats
do not seem 10 banker after such q
combination; and Teddy has de-
nounced il Is an outrage. and on
the part Of the Republicans. IAN act
Of bad faith" Il will be interest
ing TO see what Mr.. Jim Sherman
will do TO Teddy. or whether Mr..
Roosevelt viii jim ietsu Jim when
they clash nc the convention in New
York. In any event Sunny Jim"
will discover by that time thers are
insurgents In Wisconsin and q few
In New York.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

The Republican Mass Meeting at
Leonardtown last Tuesday was at-
tended by most Of the people pre-
sent at Court. Capt. William T.
Chesley was chsirman Of the meet
ing. T.. Stone Posey was the hrst
speaker. Hon. Oliver s. Meter
rott was the next speaker, and was
followed by the Hon. Thomas Par
ran. the candidate for Congress.
The Hon. Metzerrott's remarks
might have been ommitted with plea
sure 20 the audience and profit 20
his cause. Candidate Parrsn's
speech was In bis usual pleasant
and facetious vein and bis little
stories. kept his audience In good
humor and elicted much laughter.
even thought they had little bear
ing on the issues Of the day. Tom
announced that be was progress
sive Republican"-and told how he
had progressed from one Office 10
another and hoped 70 keep on going.
The local brass band was in 81
tendance.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

Louisiana will have to be up and
doing II II is TO capture the Panama
International Exposition OF 1915. A
special session OF the California leg
islature has proposed two amend
ments to the state constitution
al which will allow an addi-
tional $l0. OOO.OOO for the financing
OF the Exposition. and oyer $1,000, :
600 for the provided by private sub
scription.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

Commodious well arranged storehouss
commanding large water front trade
mine months In year which In cash down.
Also three wei built seows. each carry
ing from Z 20 0 cord wood. One mufe,
splendid individual 9 years old lex
hands, weight Hoo. clean built sound,
gentle. quick, tip top puller. Drive sin
gle or double. equally az wei a. 90 per
cant. Of horses. Either eash or Bank
abler nees for six months takes her.
w. p. POWELL,
SepA 1-lm. Airedeis, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

J. 'Euos Rag, Jr.. the Democra-
sic candidate for Congress has been
mixing Q tour Of the Congressional
District aud was in Leonardtown
on Tuesday. Mr.. Ray saw many Of
our people and made most favorable
impression. He will undoubtedly
make o forceful and vigorous cam
paign and the signs Of the times
are that his efforts will be success
iul. Mr.. Ray will make q good
Congressman.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22
New Mtllinsu.

Mrs. Il. L. Millison, Of Leonardtown
h selling the latest Hats for Ladies and
Children so II you wishes In ret ono
Just call on her and be suited. Also all kind
OF latest styles OF Dress Goods for the
Spring and Summer. Also win give q
nice present with every hat. So don't
fail to call on her when In town.
M@. a. L. MILIxsoN.
March Sit