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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
SENATORS VOTE TO
PROBE extern CASE
FULL INVESTIGATION OF INSUR-
ANCE COMMISSIONERS RE-
MOvAL IS ORDERED.
PUBLIC WILL GET ALL FACTS
Resolutions Presented by Senator Bas-
shard Are Passed Without a Des-
SEEMING Vote-Principals in Contro-
versy Must Testify at Hearing.

Madison The state senate, by
unanimous vote, adopted resolutions
introduced by Senator Bosshard pro-
viding for a thorough investigation
into the removal of Herman l.. Ekern
as state insurance commissioner Be
cause of charges that Gov. McGovern
acted without jurisdiction and dis
missed Mr.. Ekern without proof. and
in order to give justice to the latter
and acquaint the public with all facts
in the case, 1t is resolved, That the
senate do, on Wednesday the fifth
day of February, at 1880 a. m, re-
solve itself into a committee of the
whole for the purpose of making full
inquiry into the matter and report
ing thereon to the senate; that to Sc
cure an orderly and expeditions
course Of procedure, the said Fran
els T. MeGoyern, governor; Harry
Curran Wilbur complainant; Lewis
A. Anderson, and Herman l.. Ekern,
commissioner OF insurance. be re-
quested TO appear by counsel and to
present testimony; and that the pre-
siding officer of the senate issue sub
poenas requiring the attendance of
the persons aforesaid"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
NEW REVOLT THREATENS
TO SWEEP CONSTANTINOPLE
Fourth Army Corps reported Moving
on Turkish capiiai-Are Led by
Achnlend Abuk.

Vienna, Jan 3o.-The newspapers
give prominence 70 rumors which
have been received from Constantine
pie to the effect that counter revo-
luton has broken out.
Achmed Abuk Pasha, with the
Fourth army corps, is reported to be
marching on the capital from Tchatal-
ia where a bloody conflict is said to
have occurred between the adherents
OF the late Nazim Pasha and the Young
Turks.
Confirmation of these stories is un-
obtainable. but the newspapers regard
them as true.
London, Jam 2s-The Balkan pleni-
potentiarles, who have received full
powers from their respective govern
ments, at a special meeting held Sun
day appointed a committee to draft a
note to the Turkish plenipotentiaries
explaining why the peace conference
must now be considered broken of.
This decision means a resumption of
the war within a few days, unless Tur.
key should request more time for de
liberation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
NOT A RADICAL NATION
HOPE OF REPUBLICAN PARTY is
BASED ON THAT.
Standing for Conservatism and Protec-
ton, II Must Have Learned It's
Lesson and Move Along Pro
eressive Lines.

No one can read the history of the
United States without becoming con-
WINGED of the fact that this is neither
radical nor a free trade nation.
Herein is the hope Of the Republican
party. 1t stands for conservatism and
p election. It must not. however, be
extreme in it's devotion to either
principle. 1t must proceed along pro-
gressive lines as far as is consistent
with constitutional government and
without invading the domain of social
ism, and it must hot grant unneces-
sary and extortionate protection. Its
leaders, or the men who will lead il
In the future, must have learned les
son. Instead of being discouraged by
defeat they must realize that events
are shaping themselves so as to make
their party the nucleus of one Of the
two great political organizations in
the future, provided. of course. that
the Democratic policy concerning the
tariff seriously affects business condi-
tons. so as to produce a feeling of
real dissatisfaction in the country, and
that the Republican leaders have the
wisdom to promise that the errors
committed in the past will rot be com
mitted in the future.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
CONFIRMATION is OPPOSED
Senate Delays Vote on Appointment
of Glenn. Host to Succeed
Fire Marshal Purlell.

Madison Opposition has ap
pearea IA the senate TO the con1ifma-
tion of Glen /. Host OF Milwaukee
for the Office OF state Ire marshal TO
succeed Thomas Purtell The SEN
ate postponed action on the Host app
pointment until March 6 The post
ponement was asked by Senator RAN
dolph and the senate laid over action
on the appointment by unanimous
consent. Senator Randolph asked the
delay on the ground that the special
legislative committee on fire insur-
ance appointed by the last legisla-
ture had several bills TO offer on fire
insurance and that one OF these bills
would propose the consolidation of
the office of fire marshal with the in
surance department Ii is said that
some members do not relish the APP
pointment because OF Mr.. Hosts re-
cent prominence in the bull moose"
campaign,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
SIX U. s. SENATORS CHOSEN.
Hughes, Thompson, kavanaueh, TIL
man, Warren and Fall Elected.

man. warren ana ran Electeo.
Trenton. N. j., Jan. 30--The two
houses OF the state legislature. voting
separately on Tuesday, elected former
Congressman William Hughes, Demo
crat, OF Paterson, United States sena.
tor to succeed Frank o. Briggs, Re
publican, whose term expires March
1 next
Mr. Hughes won the senatorship in
the Democratic primaries last fall
and received the full Democratic vote
in each house of the legislature.
Topeka, Kan. Jan. 30.-By vote of
the two branches of the Kansas legis
lature William II. Thompson. Demo
crat. was named to succeed Charles
Curtis. Republican, in the United
States senate.
Little Rock, Ark, Jan. 30-Judge
w. VI. Kavanaugh. president of the
Southern Baseball league, was elected
United States senator for the short
term by the legislature.
Columbia s. c.. Jan 30.-Benjamin
F. Tillman was elected by the legisla-
ture for his fourth term as senator
Cheyenne. Wyo.. Jan. 30.-Senator
Francis e. Warren. Republican. was
reelected by the legislature. receiving
As votes to 80 for John b. Kendrick.
Democrat.
Santa Fe. N. NJ. Jan. 30.-Senator
A. h. Fall was chosen senator by the
two houses Of the legislature.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
Reconsideration and Progress.

Senator Prince of New Jersey, de-
scribed as a Republican. will be can
iidate for the nomination for COVER
nor next year, and says, as indicating
his platform: The Republican party
must yield to the progressive spirit of
the times"
Amitted But what is the progress
sive spirit of the times? Who are its
representatives, and how far and in
what direction do they propose going?
Progress is imperative. There was
never a party that stood still; and
certainly, at this time of day. the Re
publican party could not by any influ-
ence be held rigid in it's tracks.
But in the matter of taxation, shall
1t advocate progress out of the policy
of protection? In the matter of trusts.
ness in an effort to correct few
abuses of aggregated capital? In the
matter of the currency, shall 1t advo-
cate the overthrow of accepted princi-
pies of finance in an effort to shackle
the cunning of a few Wall street
money kings? And in the matter of
the courts, shall it put the judges and
their decisions at the mercy of the ex-
perts and savants of the curbstors?
Whenever the Republican party
yields to that spirit 1t will cease to be
the Republican party. Nominations in
its name, whether in New Jersey or
elsewhere, will not be worth CONT
mental
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
.0NE DEAD, TWELVE
INJURED IN RIOTS
Deputy Sheriffs and Strikers in
Bloody Fights.
BABY AND WOMEN ARE HURT
Officers Fire Into Grove Without
ProVocstion, Woundins Ma1y-In-
furisted People Attack Shoot
ers With Bricks and Stones

Pittsburg. Pa, Jan. 30-Deputy sher
ifs and strikers from the Rankin
plant Of the American steel and Wire
company. a subsidiary Of the United
states Steel corporation, clashed on
Tuesday night, one man being killed
and ~ persons injured, several fatally.
All the wounded, with the exception
Of two deputy sherins. were specta-
tors. Not striker was injured so far
as known. A six-months old child
and several women we're among the
injured.
Hawkins square. where the trouble
occurred. was a bloody battle-ground
for over an hour and the fight ended
only when the deputy sheriffs, led by
Sheriff Bruff. retreated within the
fence of the big wire mills. Accord
ing to witnesses OF the trouble. the
deputy sheriffs were to blame. as
there was little proyOcation for the
firing on the crowd
Three hundred strikers emerged
from a public hall in Fourth street
after having held big mass meeting
and gathered in front of the hall to
pose for a newspaper picture.
At about the same time eighty dep
uty sheriffs. led BY Sheriff Bruff. Bur
CESS Milligan and Chief of Police
Barnett. LETT the wire mill and
marched up the hill towards Hawkins
avenue.
The picture finished, thu strikers
dispersed and were starting for their
homes when they we're met by the
big file OF deputy sheriffs marching in
military order A dead silence fol-
lowed. Suddenly some one picked a
lump Of coal off loaded coal wagon
and threw 1t into the ranks of the
strikers. In a trice the battle was
on. Coal. bricks and miscellaneous
missiles few through the air. mingled
with the whistle OF bullets and the
rafting discharge of magazine guns
and automatic revolvers. Screams
and yells OF rage filled the air while
men and women fell to the ground.
In some places the pavements we're
torn up by the strikers in their fran
tic efforts to secure bricks with which
to protect themselves. Apparently
beaten. the deputies retreated down
the hill to the mill.
Fifteen minutes later the deputies
appeared again. This time it is said
they were supplied with shells loaded
with buckshot.
Soon the battle was on again. Near
ly every window in Hawkins square
was broken and several persons in
nearby houses were injured The
crash of musketry, the rattle of heavy
buckshot against the buildings and
the cries of men and women contin-
ued for a quarter OF an hour. Having
exhausted their ammunition the dep.
uties again retired to safety behind
the high walls of the mills.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
HELEN TAFT RISKS LIFE.
Races Horse In Runaway 20 Save Her
Friend From Death.

Nd@No w runaway W OaNE. FlSF
Friend From Death.
Washington. Jan 30 Miss Helen
Taft daughter of the president. was
the heroine of thrilling runaway on
Tuesday when she risked her life by
racing her mount through the streets
of Washington in an effort to save
Miss Martha Bowers from being dash
ed e. death by the saddle horse she
had naen riding as a member of Miss
Taft's party.
As II was. Miss Bowers was thrown
when her horse. the property of Miss
Taft. became unmanageable and
dashed wildly down Sixteenth street,
crashing into street car at U street
N w.
Miss Bowers is the daughter OF the
late Lloyd w Bowers. formerly solc-
itor general of the United States. She
escaped death only by the greatest
good fortune. Her right arm was
fractured above the wrist, her head
badly cut, and she sustained numerous
bruises. She retained consciousness.
however. The horse was instantly
killed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
LINCOLN MEMORIAL
PLANS GO THROUGH
House Passes Bill by Over
wheIming Majority.
WILL BE FINEST IN WORLD
Architect Bacon Declares u viii Take
Four Years to Complete Monu-
ment-cullom Achieves
Final Ambition.

Washington, Jan. 3l.-~A memorial
to Abraham Lincoln win be erected
in Potomac park, near the Washing
ton monument. at cost OF 100000.
This was settled when. after weeks of
flibustering, the house on Wednesday
adopted a Joint resolution approving
the site and plan chosen for the me
mortal by the commission, OF which
President Taft is chairman and Sena-
tor Cullom a member The joint reso-
luton now goes to the president.
President>,Taft was the chairman OF
the commission which presented the
design, and he will sign the bin at
once
Henry Bacon. the architect of the
plan. was in Senator Cullom's room
when the final vote was announced,
and declared it would take four years
to complete the monument, which is
to be the finest of its kind in the
world
The passage Of the resolution marks
the achievement OF Senator Cullom's
final legislative ambition. For years
the aged senator from Lincoln's home
Springfield has labored to have
erected fitting memorial to the mar
tyred president here at the seat Of
government nut until he stood with
In the shadow OF last days OF service
as a senator OF the United States, he
had found 1t impossible to secure from
congress favorable action on his plans.
The commission. which presented
the design. is clothed by the statute
with the work OF the directing the
erection of the memorial, II is gen
orally believed that President Taft
will resign his craftsmanship OF that
body. and that the Illinois senator
will be elected to take his place. that
he may end his days in the labor in
which he has so keen an interest
The battle ended in food of ora
tory such as has not been heard in
the house in many months. They
fought again the bloody battles Of the
Civil war that they might heal again
its grievous wounds and cement anew
the Union which that struggle rent
asunder. Northern Republicans and
southern Democrats Wed in their
glowing praises of President Lincoln.
and not word was heard from any
one to derogate his fame
The climax came when Congress
man James r. Mann of Chicago. the
minority leader. declared that he
favored the construction at Richmond
of a government memorial monument
to Jefferson Davis
The passage OF the resolution ap-
proving the plans came at the end Of
FIVE hours of debate, but It never was
in danger and the final moments re
vealed the utter collapse Of the oppo-
s!tion. which had centered its hopes
on an automobile highway from Wash
ington to Gettysburg.
SO weak was the opposition that Il
could not even muster strength enough
for a roll call. and the only count
made on a division 10 ascertain the
demand for the yeas and nays
showed 153 for the memorial and 81
against
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
RESENT STATE BOARD REPORT
County Superintendent S ~ Session at
Madison Censure Their Critics
Charge Inquiry Not Thorough.

Madison. County superintendent
OF schools for seventy counties. in ali
nual convention here by unanimo as
vote passed resolutions severely crit
icizing the report upon rural scho oil
conditions recently made public Ivy
the state board of public affairs. The
resolutions allege that the investiga~
ton upon which the report is based
was made by men young in the work
of education, students in the bureau
Of research doing their first practice
Sork, Resentment is expressed that
instead of submitting the results of
their inquiry to the legislature the
investigation was published broad
cast
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
HElKE MUST GO TO PRISON.
Former Secretary OF Sugar Trust
Loses Appeal Before Supreme Court.

Former Secretary OF Sugar Trust
Loses Appeal Before Supreme Court.
Washington. Jan. 20. - Charles r.
Heike, former secretary of the Amer
lean Sugar Refining company. must
serve a sentence of eight months i'm
prisonment and pay fine OF $4,000.
The verdict of the lower court was
sustained by the United States SUI
preme court He was convicted In
New York of having been connected
with fraudulent practices in connec-
ton with the weighing OF sugar to
avoid custom duties.
The immunity bath was given a
serious setback by the decision.
Heike c. tined that because OF testi-
mony given before the New York
grand jury he had incriminated him
self and should be immune from fur
their proceedings against him. This
plea was given but little considera-
ion by the highest court
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

Rio.-Fourteen freight cars were
ditched here when a f1ange on one of
the wheels of the leading car broke.
No one was injured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
Can't Blame Protection.

Henry Watterson says that as Afri-
AN slavery killed the old Democratic
party. so the protective tariff has
killed the Republican party. We sus-
pect that this will not be found any
more convincing than the verdicts of
coroners' iuries usually are. The Will
son vote was not large enough to
warrant the assumption that the Re
publican party went to pieces on this
Philadelphia Record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
Business Mans President.

Mr.. Taft. If he we're judged by his
message alone. would be known as the
business mans president" He places
the utmost emphasis upon the com
mercial side of foreign relations. and
moreover, he justifies the wisdom oil
the policy and aim by showing that
IN making diplomacy the "handmaiden
OF commerce" the consequent closer
trade relations furnish the surest
foundations for peace ard good will
among the world nations.-Philadel
phia Ledger.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
MoRos ATTACK U. S. TROOPS.
Many Of Philippine savases Are Slain
In Assault on Jolo.

Manila, Jan 30,-News OF sharp
fighting between United States troops.
aided by native constabulary, and saw
age Moros on the island of Jolo, was
received here on Tuesday by Brig
Gen. John J. Pershing from Colonel
Swift. Eighth cavalry, L. S. A. com
handing the forces on the island of
Jolo
The Moros attacked Troops E and G
OF the Eighth cavalry. wounding Pri-
Yates Underwood. Tracey. Young and
Keller in the opening assault, Sew
eral Moros we're killed in the fighting
that followed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
FORM NEW REAPER CONCERN.
Articles Filed in New Jersey fer $780,
100000 Harvester Corporation.

Articles Filed in New Jersey fer $780,
100000 Harvester Corporation.
Trenton, n j.. Jan. 29.-Articles in
cooperating the International Harvest
err corporation with an authorized cap
ital of $70,000000, were filed on Mon
day with the secretary of state. the in
corporators being men actively con
nected with the International Har-
vester company, a concern already
chartered under the laws OF New Jer-
sey with an authorized capital of
S140. 100000
In connection with the filing OF the
articles there was filed letter from
the International Harvester company,
signed by its president, Cyrus II. Nc
Cormick. stating that the company has
no objection to the making use of
practically the same title by the In
ternational Harvester corporation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

Green Bay.-The fire loss in Green
Bay, according to the report of the fire
department for 1912, which has just
been issued, was $23.72S. including
one which caused damages amounting
to $4,000. Theft were 80 fires in the
year
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
TAFT Campaign Faces Quiz.

Washington. Jan. Investigation
OF alleged activity of the post office de
partmeut in President Taft's cam
paign is forecast as a development be-
fore the senate campaign expenditures
committee as the result OF the sen
ate's extension Of the committees au-
thority TO cover the campaign ended
November 5. 1912
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
ousts II insurance Firms.

Lansing, Mich. Jan. s0-Commis-
sioner of Insurance C. A. Palmer
barred II of the worlds largest fire
insurance companies from doing busi-
ness in Michigan. Everyone of the
II are declared by the commissioner
TO have broken the laws of Michigan
and the barring of them from the
state is the penalty he inflicts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
APPROVES INAUGURATION PLANS
Only Taft's Signature Needed to Res
olution Authorizing Fete.

Only Taft's Signature Needed to Res
olution Authorizing Fete.
Washington. Jan. 29.-Only the
signature of President Taft is now
needed to the resolution of congress
authorizing the inaugural committee
to erect stands on public space, string
overhead wires or conduits for spe-
cial illumination and borrow flags and
ensigns from the war and navy de.
partments to carry out its plan for
the ceremonies incident to the in.
auguration of President-elect Wilson.
The resolution passed the senate
ana already has. been approved by
the house.
The festivities will start with a
great smoker" March 3. given by
Princeton students and alumni, to
which all collegians will be invited,
Virtually every state society will give
a dance March 4. and there will be
many private dancing affairs and
balls OF a semi-public character.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
As To the Philippines.

We have begun well in the Philip
pines. In order to achieve entire sue
sess in what William Mckinley rightly
termed our mission Of benevolent
assimilation" all we have to do is to
reject all maudlin counsel to a coward
fy scuttle policy and just go on as we
have been going.-Chieago Inter
Ocean.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

Flkhorn. in the building oc-
cupied by Flack & Miller's drug
store. Buckholz's barber shop. Mar
guards cigar factory and some Offices.
practically ruined the building and
much of its contents. The loss is esti-
mated at $500, partially insured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
Lawyer Falls is stories to Death.

New York. Jan. S1.-Morris II.
Real lawyer fell IS stories from
the window Of his Office in the Column
bia building here Wednesday. He was
dead when picked up. Beall was ma
i've of Omaha.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
Elect DODGE President.

New York. Jan. 29-Directors OF the
Paper company elected
Philip r. Dodge president Monday at
ternoon 10 succeed Alonzo n Bur,
hank. who was elected chairman o.
the board
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
Minnesota Hts SUFFRAGE.

st Paul MINI, Jan SOB vote
OF 80 20 30 the Minnesota state sen
ate rejected ON Tuesday afternoon
bin proposing constitutional
amendment giving wcmeu the right OF
suffrage
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
Lima. Peru. Without Bread.

Lima. Peru, Jan. 30.-The Peruvian
capital was practically without bread
Tuesday. all the bakers in the city
having joined the general strike of
factory employees and other workmeu
which began early in January.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
pr..coll.Mornn Einht = DRAW.

London. Jan 20 --Jem nriscon and
owen Moran went twenty ROUNDS to
draw %. the National Sporting club
here on Monday nigh, The contest
was for re Lcrsdale Il and purse
~ 81. 500
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

Los Angeles. Cal. Jan. 90.--Carl
Riedelbach Of Salt Lake City, the
man who ;errorized the Central po-
lice staten November 1s last, with an
internal achine. was sentenced 10
30 years ii. penitentiary Tuesday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
Beet Growers Organize

Janesyille-T The Rock County
Beet Growers association has been
organized with forty members. to
combat a move of the Rock County
Sugar company to dictate terms, OF
contracts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05

Beloit According to statistics
just revealed in the new alumni reg
lister. Beloit college has graduates in
fifty political divisions OF the world
Three hundred are residents of Wis
rr,nrlr,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
SALISBURY for U. S. Senator.

Dover. Del, Jan 3l--Wnlard Sauls-
bury, Democratic national committee.
man from Delaware. was elected Uni
ted States senator, ending three
weeks deadlock IN the legislature
Monday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
Embrolderles Sale Brings sts.125.

London Jan S1.--At Christies a
sale of embroideries. brocades and
velvets realized SlSl25 Wednesday
BGeri bought one Italian green velvet
cape Of foliage design and seven
teenth century Workmanship for 1852.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-02-05
Enninesr kiIled bal Eall.

Ottumwa, la. Jan. 21.-George
Zugschwerdt, Milwaukee passenger
engineer. fell from the cab while his
engine was crossing a bridge near
Ottumwa and was killed instantly
Wednesday,