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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17

The railroad committee bill
streas hening the anti pass law to such
an extent that not even the employees
of railroads can travel on pass while
holding amy state OF municipal office,
unless on business FOR the road, also
passed the wide swinging gate of the
assembly without debate and by give
yoce vote.
Assemblyman Oltman's bill, amend.
ments to which were offered by Assem-
blymen Dahl and Crowley. and which
pertains to the taxation of mortgages.
was deferred after long debate to next
Wednesday, when there is no doubt
the present law will be amended, al
though Ia what extent is difficult or
prediction
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE

killed the patent MEDICINE label bill
without a roll call Senator Stevens
offered some amendments which were
yotei down ana Senator Mobiles mo-
ton to lay over was also lost The
senate was in the killing mood and
voted the entire bill to death.
1t ~-as agreed that all committee
hearings. except before the commit
tees on claims, education and assess
emnt AMI collection of taxes should
close next week.
The railroad ra'e commission bill
was agreed upon after an allnight
committee session early this morning
and was reported TO the senate to-
night.
Madison, Wis, May S.-Legislatiye
interest centers around the question
of how much fighting there viii be
over the administration railroad rate
commission bill The opposition has
succeeded in introducing a substitute
measure. proposing that an appeal
from the decisions of the commission
shall act as a stay of proceedings,
rather than, as in the committee bill
the decisions of the commission TO go
into effect 20 days after PRONUNCIATION
unless restrained by an injunction.
The substitute, which was offered by
vides that the members Of the com
mission shall be elected rather than
appointed These provisions were
discussed by the committee in the
course Of its deliberations extending
over three months. and We're finally re
jected in the interests of the plan 10
make the commission strong. The
opposition declares there is reason
able hope for passing these amend
ments Lat the administration side de
ClaTes that the fight practically ended
when the senate committee unani-
mously reported the administration
bill as revised for passage.
Madison, Wis, May 9-The tele-
phone connection bill. which has been
advocated by the independent com.
panies ana vigorously opposed by the
so-Called Bell trust. was defeated in
the assembly by a tie vote the as
senbly refusing to pass the bill The
vote was So 10 IS. Action followed a
long debate led for the bill by its
aufhor, Assemblyman Ekeru and
against it by Assemblyman Norcross.
The latter read report from the rail
road commission of South Carolina
opposed to such law as impractic-
able and unfair He also attacked
the consttutionality OF the measure.
The second strenuous debate of the
day was on the street railway adval-
oFeTn bill, resulting in an amendment
being adopted giving the state Is
instead Of 20 per cent of the tax. This
amendment was opposed by Chairman
Dahl Of the taxation committee and
favored by Assemblymen I.enroot
Andrew Norcross and others. The
bin as amended was advanced. Mem,
bers Of the assembly are getting tired
Of the long session and are numerous
BY ahseuting themselves. Henry
Johnson announced that unless more
members attended he woulT eanse a
call Of the house.
The senate advanced the emergency
deficiency bin appropriating $4,000
Jo the charitable and penal institu,
ti0ns for current expenses.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
DISORDER

In the fall of 1895 Icontracted that fear
full disease, Blood Poison. 1t gained such
Roadway that was forced to resign my
position and seek relief at Hot Springs.
After spending all the means had went
to Memphis In less than three weeks /
was in a hospital, and after nine weeks of
suffering I was discharged as cured. In
less than month every bone in my body
seemed to be affected and felt as if they
would break at the least exertion. Again
was Compelled to resign, and returned
to the hospital for a seven weeks stay.
When came out / was advised to try
farming. When first went on the farm
prevailed on the only firm who handled
drugs TO get me one dozen bottles of S. S.
S. At that time both of my hands were
broken out with blisters and was covered
with boils and sores. In the meantime my
druggist had gotten two dozen bottles OF
S. S. 8. for me and I began its use, and
after taking the. thirteenth bottle not
sore or boil was visible. r. B. POWELL.
East 9th ST., Little Rock, Ark.
Of all human diseases, Contagious Blood
Poison is the most hideous and hateful.
Tie victim is tortured with eating ulcers,
sores and assesses, unsightly blotches,
eruptions and other symptoms of the mis-
cradle disease. S. S. S. has been used
successfully for nearly fifty years for
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
Torrens Bill Passes.

The Torrens land title registratloA
act. incorporated in a bill offered BY
Assembly man Dahl. also passed the
lower house by vote OF 80 to Il, ana
without debate. As a lew this bill Will
do away with the work OF the abstract
ers. ana will vest the registration OF
titles IN the register OF deeds, SO t1at
lhe deed will be its own abstract, and
the expense OF transfer OF titles, it is
sid. will be considerable lesseaed.
The bill requiring hawkers ana ped
dlers 10 be licensed, a measure which
has excited considerable debate in the
house was also advanced TO its tnat
passage. and carried by vote OF So to
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17


STATEMENT of the condition of the
BEAVERS RESERVE FUND FRA.
TERNITY, of,Stoughton, in the State
Of Wisconsin, for the year ending De-
eembsr, s1st 1904. made to the Com
missioner Of Insurance of the Stat
Of Wisconsin, pursuant to the laws
said StatA
income. .-ss..... So0,'So 20
Disbursements .......... $4,000 Oh
Total admitted assets. 1886 90
Balance 10 protect con-
tracts 1896 90
Wisconsin Business
Certificates in force. 1891 =. 100000 90
Losses or claims paid, IA. 10000 90
Premiums or assessments
collected. S2,6o2 ~
thereby certify that the foregoing is
an abstract of the sworn statement of
tha Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity,
filed with the Insurance Department of
Wisconsin, this 2sth day of February,
1904
ZENo q. HosT,
Commissioner Of Insurance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
I0mcial Publication.l


STATEMENT of the condition OF the
AID ASSOCIATION FOR LUTHER
ANS IN WISCONSIN AND OTHER
STATES Of Appleton. in the State
of Wisconsin, for We year ending Der
cember 81st, 1904. made TO the COM
missioner Of Insurance Of the State OF
Wisconsin, pursuant to the laws OF
said State
Income. ................ fl7,375 o.
Disbursements. .......... 6,784 SO
Total admitted assets. $50. 1870 20
Balance to protect con-
tracts. ..... 1910 20
Wisconsin, Business.
Certificates in force, 1850 1,624.000 90
Losses or claims paid, 2. 80. 1900 90
Premiums or assessments
collected -. .,...... 1881 30
l hereby certify tAat the foregoing 10
an abstract of the sworn statement OF
the Aid Association for Lutherans in
Wisconsin aud other States, filed with
the Insurance Department of Wiscon-
sin, this 2sth day of FEBRUARY, 1905.
ZENo NJ. Host,
Commissioner of Insurance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
TRAYER BILL
HOLDS FIRE
ACTION ON SUBSTITUTE AGAIN
DELAYED.
VICTORY FOR THE SCHOOLS
Ainsworth Uniform Text Book Bill Ad-
vanced by Decisive Vote-Dahl Sc
cures Favorable Vote on His Tor
rens Land Title Registration Meas
ure-social Democrats Made Happy
Madison, May l:

Madison, May II.
Consideration of the Thayer resi-.
den e district option bill was again
deferred in the assembly last night un.
til next Tuesday, on the motion Of As
semblyman Potter. The bill was re.
ported back to the lower house by the
committee on state affairs. in the form
of a substitute bill with the remon-
stranceb y-petition principle converted
TO tpat of referendum, but with all
other protection to the residence dis,
tricts that the original bill gave. Be
cause Of this it is objectional to the
liquor Interests, and they will seek to
defeat it again at Tuesdays session, or
if not strong enough. to again defer its
consideration, which at its present
stage. is for ordering TO engrossment.
Text Book Beard Bill Advanced.
BY vote of 43 to %. and with list
of five pairs, the assembly passed the
bill creating a school textbook boar.
10 consist OF seven members, three OF
whom are made members because or
administrative state and educatioGa,
Offices held by them, including the
state superintendent OF schools. the al
torney general aud the state inspector
OF high schools or the four others,
Ole is 10 be selected by the board OF
normal school regents from the presi-
dents Of the normal schools of the
state, and the other three by the gov
ernor. TWO 10 be- chosen from the coun-
ty superintendent and the other to be
selected from among the principals of
the graded or county training schools.
BY the provisions OF the bill. this
board is authorized to select three
series of books for the uugraded
schools. from which the district schooi
board may select any set it desires,
and ut a price to be agreed upon BY
the state board, the permanency OF
which is secured by the giving u a
bond by the company bidding tor state
patronage at the time the bid is sub
mitted 10 the board for consideration.
Having made a selection OF books. the
school board will be unable to make a
change in less than a five-year perioo.
Assembtyman Ainsworth who has pi-
loted this bill through the assembly,
made a strong plea fer its adoption i'll
this state. citing the fact that it is 8
priaciple upon which Is states of the
union have materially advanced the ct
dciency OF their schools.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
fOmoiill Publication.I

tofioiil Publication.I
STATEMENT OF the condition OF ths
ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED
WORKMEN of Fond du Lac, in the
State of Wisconsin, for the year end
ing December 3lst, 1904, made to the
Commissioner of Insurance of tina
State Of Wisconsin, pursuant to tho
laws of said State.
Income. $S47, 625 30
Disbursements ............ S4o,S72 10
Total admitted assets 900. 74,784 OF
disabilities ...... ........ 55,793 50
Deficiency. 1909 81
Wisconsin BusinesA
Certificates in force. 1881 :. S.330,152 %
Losses or claims paid, I0s.. ls2o3l 10
Premiums or assessments
collected. .s...... 22S, S43 10
hereby certify that the foregoing Ia
an abstract of the sworn statement Of
the Ancient order of United Workmen,
filed with the Insurance Department OF
Wisconsin, this 2Sth day of February.
1908.
ZENo NJ. HosT.
Commissioner of Insurance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17

[oficial Publications.
STATEMENT Of the condition OF the
WOODMEN ACCIDENT ASSoCIA-
TON, of Lincoln, In the State OF Ne
brasks, for the year ending Decem-
Der sIst, 1904, maze to the Connie
sioner Of Insurance of the State OF
Wisconsin, pursuant to the laws Of
said State.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
Dairy ana Food Sill Advanced.

Assemblyman Curlin's BIZ to pro-
vide a second assistant dairy and food
commissioner was advanced To en-
srossmenD as was Mir kiuney's bill 10
provide for the compilation and puou-
catlo2 of laws relating Jo towns and
Incorporated villages ASsemhlymau
Leuroat'S bin To regulate automobiles
Mas kiSed
Tie committee on finances, hanks
3ui Insurance snJI,o 3uCod q new bin re.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
To End Unstable Corporations.

Assemblyman Dahl offered a resOIu
zion 10 the effect that if any corpora
ton of the state is organized on so
unstable basis that it was unable to
pay its equal rand proportionate shar.
Of taxation, steps should be taken to
"ind up the affairs Of such corpora
ton IN the interests of the welfare OF
the state
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17

The Swift Specific Company, Atlanta, Ga
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17

Contagious Blood
Poison. 1t con-
tains no mercury,
potash or other
mineral. Our home
treatment book
gives all the symp-
toms of this dis
ease. Medical ad-
vice free.
MIAMI Atlanta. Ga,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17
fOncIal PnblIca toni

Commissioner of Insurance..
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-05-17

The legal fence bill was finally dis
posed of by concurring in an amend
ment adopted by the senate. willis
Senator Morris bill relating II TEN
porary highways. a logging measure
was postp oned until next wednesday.
The committee on assessment and
collection of taxes recommended for
passage the bill placing the taxation
Of telegraph and telephone companies
on the adj valorem basis. The lumber
end mining committee reported favor.
ably on the bill authorizing the inspec-
ton OF mines OF the state and also re
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-01-05
SENATOR HARD TO CORNER.
Membership Of Many Years Ago His
Active Response.

Chaplain Edward Everett Hale has
a lively interest in the spiritual vel
fare Of his senatorial charges. Sen
ator," said he to a well-known mem.
Der Of that body recently" | have
never heard you say you were men,
Der of the church." "Oh, yes!" re-
piled this worldly man of the upper
house in polite phrases 81 was a
member of the old Plymouth church"
naming also the city where he resid-
ed. $50 glad to hear It." rejolned Dr.
Hale in those hearty tones for which
he is famous. Two or three days
later he encountered the same senator
and warily Observed 81 have been
looking up the history OF Old Plym-
outh church, but find It was burned
eighteen years ago." Every true" "
said the senator, unperturbed; "but
l belonged there twenty years ago and
have always retained my member
ship"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-01-05
llrnss psnnls 10 Eat Corn.

CT. Murphy. a prominent citizen OF
Minneapolis, argues that the high
price Of wheat should induce people to
get accustomed to corn products on
their bill OF fare. "If the people
would learn to eat more corn" he
says, at would be much to their ben
eft, both from an economical point Of
view and as a matter OF health. |
have spent eighteen Of the best years
Of my life in teaching the people Of
Europe the value Of our corn as hu.
man food, and now more corn is used
in Belgium and Ireland as human food
than we use in the United States"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-01-05

Come, gentlemen, all, said Thiel,
now bustling amongst them with a
huge platter. "Your suppers are
ready"
Neither Laro nor the others paid
any further heed to the soldier, who,
seated apart from them, ate his sup
per with an appetite that bore witness
to previous fasting. But at odd mo-
ments, when unnoticed, his eyes, with
a smiling warning in them, met those
of the two boys; and once, while Jean
was staring at him, he laid a finger
upon his lips with a swift cautioning
gesture Of silence.
His supper finished, Jean strolled
back to the fire, before which Greloire
had seated himself, while the others
remained at the tables, some still eat
ing, and all Of them discussing mat
tiers pertaining to the siege.
Leaning carelessly against the fire.
place, after quick glance about, to
make sure he was not observed. the
boy looked at the soldier with a world
Of inquiry in his dark eyes. Grelolre
replied with a comprehending smile,
but again laid his finger against his
lips, as II impressing silence, and then
turned TO the fire.
He had picked up his long cloak,
and was putting II on. And no one
noticed the suggestive motion OF the
head and hand, as, with slightly
arched eyebrows, he looked once more
toward Jean, who was still standing
beside the fireplace. But the boy was
quick to see these, and understood
that he might expect to find Greloire
outside.
Allowing what he felt to be a proper
amount OF time to pass after the latter
had closed the door behind him, Jean
put on his cap, and having motioned
to Pierre, they both followed, regard
less Of Laros declaration that It was
earlier than usual, and not yet time
for them to start for home.
The two boys, with occasional sharp
glances around, passed along the al
most deserted street Presently
Pierre, after a quick look over his
shoulder. gripped jeans arm.
There is a man who looks like
Greloire coming on Just behind u.s."
He had scarcely spoken when a
swift but cautious football came close
behind him, and a hand caught bis
shoulder, while Greloire said in a caro-
fully lowered voice, ITEMS! My quick
witted comrade, how are you7"
AS you see, or might were It not
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-01-05
is NOT A MILLIONAIRE.
New York Congressman Has Trouble
Replying to Friends.

Congressman Goldfogle OF New
York is still suffering from the i'll
advised zeal displayed by a young
newspaper friend in the recent cam
paign. The young man printed
story to the effect that Mr.. Goldfogle
was the wealthiest Democrat running
for congress in Manhattan and said
the New Workers. fortune was some
where between 100000 and $4,000
600. In few hours after this story
appeared the congressman's troubles
began. Constituents poured upon
him, eager in their demands for some
of that enormous wealth. He was
pressed for campaign contributions
and for numerous donations for char
ity and his family was practically
driven out of doors by the hordes Of
solicitors. Ever since the unfortu
nate publication Mr.. Goldfogle has
been kept busy explaining that his
fortune is Of modest proportions.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-01-05
safstv Counters for Cars.

The supreme court has decided that
all railway cars and locomotives must
be equipped with automatic couplers,
for the protection Of the railroad en-
ployes. The couplers must be Of such
a character that employees will not
have to go between the cars. This de-
cislon is certainly a forward step, and
It is right along the line Of the rec
concentrations contained in the presl-
dents message. The great railroad
corporations owe It to the public that
their employees shall work under such
conditions as will have the tendency
to promote safety in trayel.-Atlanta
Journal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-01-05
CHAPTER w.

Touion, on the Mediterranean, was
at this time the great military depot
OF France. It's inhabitants numbered
about twenty-five thousand; and more
than fifty frigates and ships Of the
line rode at anchor in its harbor, while
within its spacious magazines was col
lected an immense quantity of military
and naval stores.
Scarcely a day passed during the
fall and early winter Of 1898 that did
not bring to the city families and in
dividuals from all parts of France,
seeking protection from the Revolu-
tionists' urelties-outrages which the
Committee were either unable to con-
troll, or to which they were Indifferent.
At Toulon, the friends of the old
monarchy argued among themselves
that the violence with which their
land had been filled was too terrible
to be longer endured; and they began
to discuss the idea of surrendering
the city, it's magazines, forts and
ships, to the combined English and
Spanish fleets lying outside its har-
Dor, and thus help to bring about a
return of law and reason to insane
France.
Among those in Toulon who heard
of the proposed surrender was Margot,
who, with Jean and Pierre, safe under
the humble roof of their new home,
had for these many months enjoyed a
security she had never before known.
In a measure her own mistress, and
removed from the dread of Etienne,
she found reliance and peace in the
kindly guidance Of Pere Huot, to
whom the boys went each day for in
struction, his abode being some dis
lance from Margot's small house,
which was in retired part of the
city, near the suburbs.
A surrender suggested to her the
possibility of bringing scenes Of blood
shed and violence; and the very
name of English" was to her-as also
to most of her comprehensive syn
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-01-05
Different Views on Grade"

Any New York woman would be
read out Of the 400 should she have
anything to do with trade" while at
home, but when they go abroad they
easily overlook such behavior on the
part of their tired sisters. Just at
present Gotham is chuckling over the
experience Of a fashionable matron
Of that city while in London recently.
She is Of the ultraexclusiye. While In
the British capital she wished greatly
for presentation to the duchess OF
Abercorn, who sells butter. cream and
eggs, but found It impossible to win
the goal OF her ambition. the duchess
calmly declining the honor.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-01-05
ILLS OF TELEPHONE GIRLS.
Customary saIutatlon Constantly
Rings In Their Ears.

Customary Salutation constantly
Rings In Their Ears.
when a central operator hears
somebody crying Hello to her on the
street, nine times out of ten she ig.
nores the greeting" said a telephone
expert. "Whyy Because she takes the
salute to be a deluslon.
"A girl who, day after day, hears
Hello, hello dinned into her ears,
and who Is constantly responding
with Hello, hello, hello in time
grows to hear and repeat the word
mechanically; and when she leaves
her work that word is still ringing
in her ears. She can hear people say
ing Hello to her on all sides, but
the greeting of the real thing is 80
confused with the ghosts Of dead la
Dor that she seldom notices the first
salutation Of friend.
"And did you ever know, by the
way, that nine out Of ten persons
who habitually use the telephone have
what we call telephone ear? In its
first stage the telephone ear becomes
acute and sensitive; but after long
use the hearing becomes more or less
blunted, and half the complaints
against poor telephone service may
be attributed rightly to the 'tele-
phone ear Try It some time. II you
habltually use the right ear. next
time use the left and see II It isn't
twice as satisfactory. It is a good
plan for those who use the telephone
much to frequently switch ears. This
keeps the hearing equally balanced,
and might ward of permanent deaf.
ness"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1905-01-05
Hauohty New York Walters.

A Chicago man just returned from a
visit to New York declares that moth
ing can exaggerate the exorbitant
prices charged by fashionable restau-
rants there and that the naughty
walters in such places gave him cold
chllls. Accompanied by another Chi
cago man." he says, 81 went into one
of these dens of thieves and, calling
a distinguished looking person in
evening dress, asked him II he was
the waiter. With rather a bored air
he answered that he was the walters
valet, but that he would call the wait
err. He did so. A still more dlstln'
gulshed individual approached and
said: What can | do for you, slr-I
mean, what can I do for your Oh,
yes" in response to mild protest, that
may be little bit overdrawn, but not
much"