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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

Conisborough. Yorkshire. Erslans,
July 1l.-An explosion in the Cadehv
coliiery. in this district Tuesday. killed
sixty.fve miners, Many others are
missing and the pit officials think the
total death RON win mach eighty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
carpenter HeIr @ se.ooo. ooo.

Joliet, H., July lo-Frank jackson.
carpenter, who was informed Mon
day that he had inherited an English
estate worth 100000, has left for
England. whore he viii identify him
self and receive the legacy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
turkeys War Minister Resions,

Constantlnople, Turkey. July IA
Mahmoud Shefket Pasha. the Turk
ish minister OF war, whose military
ability made possible the change OF
regime in Turkey. resigned his office
here Wednesday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
saso,ooo FIRE AT TorlopAA.
Nevada Mining Camp Visited by Dis.
astrous Confaaration.

Tono' h. New. July 10--Two blocks
in the business district of Tonopah
were destroyed by fire Scores OF
volunteers Joined in the fight against
the flames, which were famed by a
rising wind Several office buildings
and many dwellings were destroyed
The loss is estimated ut about s25O.
600 The Tonopah Daily Bonanza Is
probably the heaviest loser.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

Chicago, July 12.-E. T. FaiTch,ld
was elected president of the National
Educational association Wednesday.
The election was by rising vote and
followed fight on the part of Miss
Grace Strachan of New York.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
alehard lInrdlnu navl. Mo-.

Greenwich, Conn. July IO.-RieEard
Harding Davis. the author, and Miss
Elizabeth McAvoy, known on the
stage as Bessie Mccoy. were married
here Monday by Jurtiee OF the Peace
William c. Rnngee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
PLAQUE SUSPECTS At santIaoo.

Santiago, Cuba. July 71-one sus-
pesed case Of bubonic plague was dis
covered Tuesday by government su-
thorites The patient, Spanish boy.
was ordered removed to the qugr.
antine station for observation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
ASKS GREAT wARsHlp DATA.

Senator Tiiiman's Resolution Calls for
Maximum Construction Facts.
Washington, July Ex-senator Till
man OF South Carolina on Wednes-
day introduced a resolution in the SEN
ate. calling on the secretary of the
navy for Information concerning the
maximum construction and aFmor nee
essary for the building of the greatest
fighting machine the world ever has
seen. The purpose of the resolution
is to get data pertaining TO the con-
struction Of a gigantic vessel to he
known as the Terror
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

There is considerable agitation in
this country for a pension for mothers
but we do not hear anybody adyocnt.
ing pension for mo,hers-in-law.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

The pas.eurized kiss has ben intro
duced by sanitary science. But Der.
verse hum anity viii prefer taking its
oscillation the natural way.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
Elre pestroxs Fan,ous Re.nrt

Watertown, n. Y. July i1.-Fire
practically wiped out Thousand Island
park. one Of the most popular re
sorts on the ST. Lawrence river. last
Tuesday. cntailing a less Of about
81. 600 GOO
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

The imagination OF the ice man win
have TO work overtime next summer
10 find an excuse for high prices. but
it is fully equal to the task
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
barrow jury Guardian Resions,

Los Angeles. Cal. July 12.-Martin
Aguirre, who has been in charge OF
the jury in the Darrow case since the
trial began, resigned his position
Wednesday following the circulation
Of rumors erfticizing his conduct.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
creen say Sow Builds Airship.

Green Bay.-Harry Tees, mem
Ter of the graduating class Of 1911
Of the east high school, has con-
structed an airship and is about tf
attempt a fight.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

The Judge in Texas who adjourned
court to whip lawyer who called him
liar may lack the judicial mind but
his decisions are extremely positive
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

Hammond, Ind, July IA canal
zoo feet wide and p feet deep was
opened here Wednesday. 1t connects
this. town with the ship canal at In
diana Harhor and adds Hammond TO
the list OF lake ports.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
CHARLES D. AILLts WILL LEAD.
Presidents Aid Is Chosen Chairman
Of National COMMITTEES.

Washington, July Presidential
Secretary Dewey Hilles was selected
as chairman of the Republican ma
tional committee and pilot Of the
forces to navigate President Taft's
campaign for reelection.
John B. Reynolds of Massachusetts.
a member of the tariff board. was
picked as secretary.
These selections were made on
Tuesday by the nine members OF the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
Wolf Terrlfes Earmers

Fond du Lae.--A timbe- wolf
which escaped from the animal show
of carnival company is terrifying
the residents of Luco and Taychee-
dab.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

That Russian Pole who had been
adopted as the savior by a band OF
fanatieal women Is just human enough
TO object to being crucifed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

jamaica, n. Y, July IA Edwin A.
Dodd, bachelor, died June S OF last
year, bequcathed his estate 10 his land.
lady. The state appraiser has just
estimated his estate at practically
S250. goo.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

A statistician figures that this coun.
try spends s2os.OOO.Ooo a year for ~.
nerals One way to cut down this mn.
necessary expense Is to stop dying
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
Portuguese Troops Stay Royallsts.

Madrid. Spain, July 11.--Advices re-
ceived Tuesday from the Portuguese
frontier say that the Portuguese Royal
lists lost 80 killed and 200 wounded in
a battle at Chaves. The Republican
losses are not given.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17
CABINET OFFICER assai. 20.
Resolution Asks If Secretary Wilson
is irrigation Company Tool.

IS Irrigation Company Tool.
Washington. July 12.-Representa-
i've Akin of New York on Wednesday
introduced a resolution in the house
Of representatives demanding that
Secretary OF Agriculture Wilson tell
the house whether he had become the
tool Of irrigation companies to as
sist his son. Jasper Wilson. who is
employed on the Stanley dam pro-
ject in Colorado
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

Ashland.-Stanley Sidorski, eight
years old, while playing on a raft in
Cheeuamegon bay, met death BY far
ing overheard. His body was found
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

Waukesha.-Nude, except for a
tattered suit of underwear and a
short piece of black oilcloth pinned
about his shoulders. Edward Donald.
an insane negro who escaped from
the Waukesha county insane asylum,
was recaptured by posse in the
town of Ottawa and returned to the
asylum. Donald was committed to
the asylum in Milwaukee about
year ago and subsequently sent to
the local asylum.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

La Crosse.-William Downs, twenty
eight years old. who has gained
considerable fame as a swimmer
In the Mississippi river, was
drowned here. He became exhausted
In midstream, sinking after Gertrude
Kaiser, twenty years old, had leaped
from a skiff into the river to save
him. The girl was rescued by Thorn
as Sholes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

Rhinelander--The body of Ed
ward Gender, aged thirteen, was
found in the Minocqua river. The
lads neck had been broken. He had
been missing two days and was
found by accident The boy was an
adopted son. A coroner's jury found
that he had been murdered. Arrests
are expected soon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

Appleton.-Garl Gerlach, grocery
clerk, was bitten on the arm by
large tarantula while hanging
up bunch of bananas. He fastened
to physicians office. In ten min
utes his arm was swollen twice its
normal size. An antidote promptly
administered is believed to be all that
saved his life
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

Black River Falls-A 500-pound
bear was killed. by Orphas Mork,
an eighteen-year-old Superior lad
spending the summer on a Black
River Falls farm. The animal raided
the pig wallows and poultry houses
for miles around and was killed after
two-hour chase.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-07-17

Neenah. - Mrs. August Blohm,
while carrying a tub of hot wa
ter. had both feet and part of
her less badly scalded when the trb
tipped. When her shoes and stock.
ings We're removed flesh peeled from
the bones.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-21
GENERAL MICHAEL KERWIN.

General Michael Kerwin, once Police
Commissioner Of New York. died yesterday
at his home. No. 4S7 West 18th street. at
the age Of seventy-five years. His health
had been failing lately, due to his ad-
vanced years, and for several days he had
cen unconscious lie was born in County
Wexford. ireland. and came 10 America
when very young When he was ten years
old hts parents settled in Philadelphia and
Gpprenticed him TO a photographer.
At the outbreak of the Civil War Mr..
Kerwn enlisted in the 2ith Pennsylvania
Volunteers and came out a general lie
held Ewers column at bay in covering the
retreat OF the federal forces across the Rap
pahannock and during the attack on Rich
mond. in 1864. three bullets struck him, but
he kept his saddle. After the war he led
forloru hopes IN Ireland and was six
months in Mountjoy prison.
General Kerwin came back to this side
and established religious paper, The
Tablet" in 1871, then entered city politics
and later took a place In the postot1ce.
President Harrison named him Collector OF
Internal Revenue In 1889. and ne held this
post until he succeeded John McClave' IN
1894, as Police Commissioner. during the
LeXow investigation. Mayor strong re-
NOV cd him when that Mayor took once
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-21
SADIE HARRIS MARRIED
Ingenue of lover Night WEEDS Ju'
venile Lead of Same Company.

4 theatrical romance, which began tive
seasons ago. eliminated yesterday In the
,,arrtage Of Miss Sadie Harris To Arthur
Aylsworth, the ceremony being performed
~ the home Of the bride. No. 230 Riverside
T,riv.. I'm the presence OF only few rela-
fives and intimate friends The ceremony
uas performed by the Rev. Mr.. Goldsteln
nostor Of the Temple. 56th street and Broad
uav and Immediately after the wedding
tbo bride and bridegroom left for Boston
y,bere this morning they Will board Mr.
AvIsworth's steam yacht, the Qul Nive. and
cruise along the assachusetts and Main
coasts for several weeks
Miss Harris, who is the youngest siste"
~ Mrs Lew Fields. has played several
prominent ingenue roles within the last wv"
nr three seasons. Two years ago, after
having played successfully In ''rhe Talk OF
N,ow York" she was given the rol" OF
CAROLYN I'm over Night" and II was there
,be met Mr. Aylsworth. who was playing
rho juvenile role. Mr. Aylsworth IL col
lage man and comes or n prominent ana
wealthy Rhode Island family.
The guests at yesterdays wedding in
Guided Mr.. and Mrs. Lew Fields. Miss
Frances Harris, sister Of the bride; Miss
ulian MacCreedy, the Messrs. Robert, Jacl;
n and Herbert Harris and the Messrs. 10"
and Herbert Fields. and Duncan Harris. 4
cousin Of the bridegroom, who acted az
heat man. Mrs Aylsworth does not contem-
Mate a return TO tho stage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-21
GENERAL {. 5. BRAGG DEAD
Commanded the ''lron Brigade"
in the Civil War.
REMARK GAVE HIM FAME
I'VE Love Him for the Enemies
He Has Made" He Said of
Grover Cleveland.

Fond du Lac, Wis. June 20.--General Ed
ward $. Bragg. commander Of the famous
Iron Brigade in the Civil War, died this
afternoon.
General Edward Stuyvessnt Bragg was
born In Unadilla. y. Y. on February 90
1921 lie studied at Geneva (now HOBART
College but loft il at the end Of the junior
year and began the study of law at his
home. He was admitted to the bar OF this
state in 1913, and soon after removed to
Fond du Lac. WIS, which became his per-
manent home.
he was admitted to the Wisconsin bar in
1850, and four years later was elected At
torney Of Fond du Lac County. He was a
Douglas Democrat and a delegate to the
Charleston convention of 1859. At the be.
ginning Of the Civil War he enlisted in the
Union army and won his way from the
grade Of captain TO that of brigadier gen
eral With his command. the famous Iron
Brigade" he took part in all the battles OF
the Army Of the Potomac except those OF
the Peninsular campaign, Gettysburg and
Five Forks.
Returning home. General Bragg was post
master OF Fond du Lac in 1866. an6 the
same year he was sent as a delegate TO the
Philadelphia Union Convention. In 1867
he was elected to the State senate. In
1872 he was a delegate to the Democratic
National Convention that nominated Hor-
ace Greeley for President He served three
terms in Congress at that period, beginning
with the 45th.
In 1884 General Bragg was at the Demo-
cratic National Convention, and in second
ing the nomination Of Grover Cleveland
used the famous phrase:
I'VE love him for the enemies he has
made"
In the same year he was elected to the
49th Congress, and In 1855 President
Cleveland appointed him Minister to Mex
leo. In 1895 he was prominent among the
Gold Democrats and was frequently men,
toned for the nomination for President on
that ticket However. he finally left his
party and supported Mckinley In both
campaigns.
In May, 1902, General Bragg was made
the first United States Consul General at
Havana Soon after going TO that post he
used an expression in a letter to his wife
rejecting on the capacity OF the Cubans for
lf-government. The expression was made
public and caused so much resentment on
the part Of the Cubans that the general
was transferred TO the post OF consul gen.
eral at Hong Kong. lie remained there
until 1906.
Soon after his return home from Hong
Kong IL was learned that he was In feeble
health and without means of support. Con-
gress accordingly granted him pension CT
$50 month
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-21
CUBAN REBELS DIVIDE
Split Into Armies of North and
South, Usher Reports.
[ From The Tribune Bureau.

Washington. June 20-rhe revolution
airy army in Cuba has separa ted. accord
ing 10 advices received by the State De
partment Half Of the rebel force is said
to have gone to the north coast OF Oriente,
under the command Of General Ivonet, and
the other half to the south coast, with
General Estenoz at it's head
This report was sent by Admiral Usher,
commanding the American battleships at
Guantanamo, who however has not con-
firmed the rumor He reported that alarm
continues at Guantanamo. although 1t was
quiet there to-day
Division Of the rebel strength into two
forces under their foremost leaders might
be designed to draw the attention Of the
government forces to one column while
the other continues tactics in the other
part of the province. IT is believed that
II the government forces should succeed
IN running either column TO the coast and
cornering il there # would be difficult for
the other column to make connections as
a reinforcing element
Threatened reprisals by General Es-
tenor in the event that the Gomez troops
burn or destroy property are causing no
alarm. as the Department Of State looks
upon the threat as another bluff" OF the
negro chief TO force a recognition Of his
overtures for mediation b. the United
States.
1t is expected that the campaign Of the
Cuban government forces will receive an
impetus next week by the termination on
Saturday Of the amnesty. General Mon
teaRuedo. the federal chief. Will then be
free to begin a war OF determination, If
necessary. Reports from the Cuban OFF,
Gals are that a large number Of revolu-
tionists have availed themselves OF the
opportunity to escape punishment for
their part in the uprising and that many
more are expected TO surrender In the
next two days.
The legation in Havana was to-day no
titled by the Ponupo Manganese Company
that the negro rebels were menacing its
mine property near La Maya and that sew
eral buildings had been burned.
Havana. June 20-News from Santiago IL
that Havana volunteers appear 10 be unre-
liable having permitted Estenoz 10 break
through their Gordon around Sagua de
Tanamo and march southwark at the head
Of six hundred insurgents. General Ivonet
Is reported to be In the hills between
Guantanamo and Sagua de Tanamo. at
tempting 10 reOrganlze his forces On ac-
count OF friction between the officers Of
volunteers and regulars General Montea-
guido has dispensed with the services Of
the volunteers.
Much feeling among the Cubans has been
excited by the reported sympathy of the
French Consul at Santiago. Henri BryOis,
with the insurgents. and there are reports
current that the Cuban government Is con-
sidering the advisability of cancelling the
consups exequatur. Yesterday the Cuban
commander-in-chief, General Monteagudo,
refused TO grant an audience to Consul
Bryois.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-21
THEATRICAL NOTES.

The management OF the Winter Garden
announces that Trixie Friganza has been
engaged for a leading feminine role In
.,rhe Passing Show Of 1872" which is to be
Tho rext new entertainment at the big JOtn
street playhouse, opening or about July 5.
Edward f. Albee, general manager OF the
tyoi,b circuit Of theatres, has arranged
with Mile. Albertina Rasch to make her
American debut at the Union Square The
atre next week. Mile. Rasch Is the per-
,,iera danseuse OF the Royal Imperial
Onera House. Vienna She will be assisted
.hv a company Of twenty
Rehearsals OF Frances Nordstrom's play,
"poom A. are in progress under the d.
rection of Sam Forrest, general stage d.
roctor for Cohan & Harris, who will pro-
duce the farce with cast headed by
uenrv e. Dixey at tho Apollo Theatre, In
htlantic city, Monday July S.
Thomas Graves. a comedian imported
from Australia. has been added to the cast
Of The other Man"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-21
Same Servants Many Years.

Some Of the servants in the Duncan homr
were almost as old as their master, and
had been In his service many years. They
were all deeply attached 10 the white haired,
vigorous old gentleman, the butler, in par
ticular, being n favOrite with Mr.. Duncan.
These servants always served at the dinneri
for which Mr.. Duncan was famous.
There was one room In the Duncan home
which was favorite retreat for the master
Of the house This room, filled with nriCe
less and rare souvenirs and relics, collected
in Mr. Duncan's long life. was always re-
ferred 10 by him as the 'snuggery," and he
spent much Of his time there
Despite the roar and hustle Of the mod
ern workaday world going on about him.
Mr.. Duncan retained his oli-fashioned
manners and bearing He liked TO do things
| in the old-fashioned way. he often said,
and frequently expressed himself az dis
pleased with the modern methods Of sOci-
etv. In his opinion. there were no times
| Ike the good old times
One Of the most remarkable characters
tics about Mr.. Duncan was his unusual
| and Astounding vigor for a man OF his
wears. He regularly INDUCED I'm long. brisk
walks. I'm summer and winter alike. and
always looked TO be in the full vigor Of a
man Of fifty He often alarmed his friends
| by yenturing out Of doors on tho bleakest
| winter davs without an overcoat. lie fire.
ouently expressed himself az hating to
| wear an overCoat-no matter what the
weather" and showed no III effects from
his hardihood
one Of the things In which Mr.. Duncan
Iiq gtriking
semblance TO Emperor Francis Joseph. OF
Austria. He was in the habit Of comparing
portralts of himself and the Emperor and
laughing gleNfully at the similarity III lea'-
| ures.
Mr.. Duncan made a visit 10 old friends
living on Staten Island only n fortnight
ago. and showed not the slightest !ndica-
| ton of the Illness which was soon TO end
| his NE He jumped lightly from his auto
| mobile on the occasion Of this visit and
ran TO meet his hostess az she advanced
toward him. making some joking comment
nm the fact that he was a trihe late for his
| dinner engagement
lie was born I'm Providence. whore his
| father. n banker, had settled when he came
| from the other side. His father sent him
70 Edinburgh University, and he spent
four years there, leaving Scotland In 1913.
Then he went to Brown University and
was graduated with II masters degree In
1870 He came to New York as banker
and three years later married daughter
of George w. Sargent. Of Natchez, Miss.
Resides the Mobile & Ohio, he was d.
| ,,or in many other corporations, among
t6em the Southern and Atlantic Telegraph
GnInpany and the United states Guarantee
| Company. and was president OF the Butler
L,changc Company. of Providence. lie
80, nresident OF the Pilgrims Society OF
TSmarica and also OF the Pilgrims OF the
United states. a yice-presidenht OF the the
Chamber Of Commerce a member 0I tne
,,oiitan Museum Of Art and the American
PIuse,im of Natural History He was a
INNER Of The Players the Union, the
e,,yers' the Manhattan. the New York
Yacbt and the Racquet and Tennis clubs,
80 this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-21
NEw work FROM THE SUBURBS.

New York city IL said TO consume one
,overth OF all the beer produced in the United
S,at.s No wonder the walters felt over
worled.-Chicago Daily News.
Wm New York present name at Bait
mare? Mayor Gaynor'S - suggested The
,rouble is that Tammany rules the roost IN
Nov York now and Tammany is not popular
o,,,side OF the state. Democratic leaders else
,rhare have often negotiated with Tammany'
,rt never with pleasure. Something attaches
- tho organization which makes it's company
,,r,yelcome away from home.-Washington
Star.
,yren New York policeman gets tired OF
do,rg nothing he can always tell a pushcart
,,adlcr 10 move on. The sensible suggestion Is
,,o,v made by the State Food investigating
commission that certain locations be provided
where the pedlers can do business without In
,orrerence. The present state OF things is anom-
o,ous-they ought either to be allowed or for
.h,adcn 10 do business; now they are irregularly
LIBERATED. like vice. They are a nuisance.
IN, the pushcart is the gateway 10 success
,or many a new neutrality-suspicious. Re-
,uhlicai.