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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-04

Washington, June 25.-The senate
discussed the conference report on
the railroad rate bill for more than
four hours, but did not dispose of it.
1t was made evident, however, that
Another conference will be ordered.
The discussion dealt entirely with the
anti-pass and commodity amend
ments, to both of which objection
was made on various grounds. SEN
ator Spooner expressed the opinion
that under the pass provision as re-
ported, senators and members of the
house would not be prohibited from
accepting passes and other senators
construed part of the provisions as in
the intel est of discrimination in
passes that could be made to take
the place of rebates. Senator La
Follette's resolution, extending the
scope of the inquiry now being CON
Quoted by the interstate commerce
commission under tn Tillman-Gilles-
pie resolution. so as to have it in
CLUE the transportation and storage
of grains. was passed.
The immigration bill was discussed
FOR three hours in the house and
passed without a yea and nay vote
After d contest a substitute for the
educational test, providing that the
whole matter be submitted to a COM
mission, was adopted The most i'm
pCrtant feature of the bill was thus
eliminated and the bin was then
passed without division Speeches
on various phases of the tariff ques-
ton furnished entertainment for less
than a quorum dur 4g the three-hour
session of the house at night.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-04

Washington, June 26-After
two or three more speeches
on the conference report on the rail
road rate bill, the senate sent the
bill back to conference, again des-
ignating Senators Tillman, Elkins
and Cullom as conferees. During
the day the naval appropriation bill
was passed, the senate receding from
its amendment concerning the naval
training station at Port Royal, S. c..
which was the only item remaining
in controversy. The most interesting
incident was a conflict over a motion
by Senator La Toilette to enter upon
consideration of his bill limiting to
16 hours the time railroad employees
engaged in the movement of trains
may be employed consecutively
There was great difficulty in securing
a voting quorum, but the requisite
number ultimately was obtained
Several speeches were made on the
bill.
The house was occupied with
speeches on variety of political
subjects, although the pending meas
ure was the bill to simplify laws in
relation to collection of the revenue.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-04
SHAWANo MAN FREED.
Land Fraud Cases Against Lumber
men Dismissed

Shawano Wis. June cS.-Joha
Black. Joseph Black and Alg gust An.
derson We're discharged yesterday by
Court Commissioner billet. They
were indicted with a number of osh-
kosh lumsrmen and business men in
connection with the recent lani
frauds in Oregon
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-04
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS

Washington, June 21-The senate
took position in accord with the
president and the house by declaring
for a lock canal across the isthmus.
There was only one recorded vote I'm
connection with the disposition of the
/ question, and that was negative in
character. coming on motion to lay
on the table the lock type substitute
/ for the sea level bill, reported by the
committee on interoceaMc canals.
This motion was made by Senator
kittredge, the committee champion
of the sea level plan and was voted
down. u to &C. The vote is accepted
as ending the long contest and def
nitely settling the type of canal. The
remainder of the day was devoted
10 discussion of the amendment to
the sundry civil bill appropriating
900 to pay the expenses of the
president when travelling and the sub.
Jet was unfinished when the senate
adjourned. Senators McLaurin and
McCumber criticised the provision
sharply.
In the house Mr Mann of Illinois
ctampioned the cause of pure in
gradients and honest food prepare
tons
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-04
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

Ia BELLE LoDGH, A. =. q A, II. EaeA
-kssts the First and Third Wednesdays -
each month. Hall n William block
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-04

Washington. June 22.-The pure
food bill held the attention of the
house. Constitutional features we're
debated by lawyers, democrats split
ting wide on the question whether the
bin took away from stat 8 their police
power. Various features applicable
to localities and interests were dis
cussed earnestly, but it was early ap-
parent that the bill, practically in
the form 1t came from the interstate
and foreign commerce committee, will
be adopted. Opposition to the COM
mittee amendment to the sundry
civil bill appropriating $4,000 an
nualiy for payment of travelling ex-
penses of the president, which was
begun by Senator McLcurin. re-
suited. in the withdrawal &C the
amendment by Senator Hale. in
charge of the bill, Ind the subsequent
passage of an independent bill pro-
vl3ing that hereafter there may be
expended for or on account of travel
ing expenses of the president such a
sum IS congress may 1rom time TO
appropriate, not exceeding $4,000 per
annum.' The sundry civil appro-
.pi'ation bin was passed. There was
an effort TO strike out the provision
prohibiting canteens at soldiers
homes but instead it was made
stronger. The bin as passed carries
$l02, 100000 The bill also retains
the house provision for a lock canal.
The senate also accepted the confer
ence report on the District of Coum-
bia appropriation bill ard also the
conference report on the postoffice
appropriation bill The senate
adopted the joint resolution intro
dnced by Senator McLaurin express,
| ing sympathy with the Russian
Hebrews, on account Of the recent
massacres, and passed Senator
Brandegee's bill appropriating 49,
100000 for the purchase OF lands in
| the White mountains and Appallach.
ian mountains for forest reserves. The
| conference report on the postofice
appropriation bill was presented.
The senate provision permitting pa-
irons of rural free delivery mail
routes to furnish their own boxes
twas stricken out. The amendment
: giving rural carriers Is days annual
leave was accepted The provision
which required that the postofice de-
partment should make no regulation
which would forbid any postmaster
or rural carrier from furnishing a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-04

VIRQoUA LODGE, l. o. o. F.-MEB&8
every Saturday night In Wlllians' block
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-04

VIRoQUA CHAPTER, r. A. M. MEETQ
every Second and Fourth wednesday q
each month-
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-11-15
BUSINESSMEN AT YALE.

authorities, the whole forming a COM
mercial Yale which supplies the needs
of educational Yale.
Students conduct a suit pressing es-
tablishment, run laundry, tutor 9TH
er undergraduates and as agents rep
resent mercantile houses, selling ar
ticles of every description.
A daily newspaper and monthly
magazines, scientific, medical legal,
literary and humorous, all conducted
by students are well patronized and
pay their hackers handsomely.
When the train rolled into the union
station this fall bringing Yale men
back to New Haven the returning
students were accosted on the plat
form by two students who solicited
the privilege of carrying the baggage
of their Yale acquaintances to the
campus. The pair had hired two eX-
press wagons at three dollars a day
and secured nine-tenths of the stu
dent trade, much to the chagrin of the
regular expressmen.
Teams and licenses for the week
cost s45, while the two took in more
than $1,000 When this was divided
both had enough to carry them
through the college year.
Another enterprise giving every
promise of success is the Yale stu
dent laundry, started this fall. Two
students take orders for laundry
work, selling ticket for specified
amount of work upon which they
reap 20 per cent. profit when the
money is turned over to the laundry
concern for which they secure the or
ders. Upon other than cash orders
they get 15 per cent.
The University Suit Pressing COM
pany, incorporated, ranks among the
most successful of the business prop
ositions of the undergraduates. The
students conducting it have a place
of business not far from the campus,
employ experienced help to clean
and press the clothes and boys with
handcarts to collect and deliver daily.
Since its inauguration this concern
has proved far more satisfactory than
the business places conducted for stu
dents by outside merchants. Work
is more satisfactory and the prices
arc not so high.
The proprietors do little more than
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-11-15
CHAPTER X.

At midnight Valdermere led the way
into one of the passages at our right,
and when we had Travelled short dis
shape of a rectangle The floor was
smooth and the walls were less rugged
than those of the other caverns.
At one side of the chamber was a
stone slab, supported by two smaller
stones, and evidently used for a table.
Many rude wooden benches, arranged
in order, were placed in front of the
slab. Three large chairs occupied the
space behind the table.
In the center sat the Chief of THE
Invisible Hand" the successor of Co
roni, the founder of the Order.
do you see the central figure at the
table," said Valdermere, in an under
tone; that is Gershon."
HE seems a man of remarkable
strength of character" l replied.
Standing at Gershons right, was a
man who, once seen, could never be
forgotten. His huge form lowered
above his associates, his arms were
as long as the legs of an average man.
folded across a chest of massive pro-
portions. His great sphynx-like head
was crowned with thick growth OF
reddish hair, and the lower part of his
face was hidden by short, wiry
beard. of the same flaming color, while
his big gray eyes looked fiercely
through his shaggy brows. He wore
rough suit of tweed, and his boots
reached above his knees. Standing
with his head thrown back, his arms
folded across his chest and his feet
planted far apart, like some mighty
bronze colossus, was the heroic figure
of Gideon, the giant, equal in size to
the dead warrior in the Catacombs
He was known as the Red Colossus.
On the left of Gershon stood a man
quiet in manner, small in stature, his
face pale, his eyes feverish and dark
and his brow furrowed with thought
He had been a priest: he was now an
inventor. He was studying some pa
pers which lay upon the slab-it was
the plan of Kronstadt Harbor. In the
Order he was known as Penguilly-
no real names were ever used in ''The
Invisible Hand" He had invented
THE Avenger."
had now turned my gaze to the re
naming members of this remarkable
council. but valdermere whispered in
my ear:
Thine is up, and we must enter,
and he led the way into the midst OF
these men. and we halted in front OF
the slab.
There was no unseemly commotion
as we entered but all eyes were
turned upon me. and every man re
mained standing.
Valdermere gave the Sign OF the
Order, and presented nv name for cou
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-11-15
Iowa Supreme Court Decides in Favor
of Pretty Actress.

Des Moines, Ia-Actresses who re-
fuse to wear tights, models who are
tickle about the style of their corsets,
jumping contracts are upheld by the
Iowa supreme court in a decision
handed down the other day, the opin-
ion written by Justice Weaver.
1t is in the case of corset COM
pany against Helen c. Crosby, in
which $4,000 is demanded because the
pretty actress broke her contract to
pose in the curve" corsets at Sioux
City, and went to wearing straight
fronts"
The case reached the higher court,
which said she was entirely right. Her
objection to her contract was that the
company insisted on an advance man
whose reputation or character she did
not know. In his opinion Justice Wea.
yer takes occasion to lament the decis-
ion of another state, which enjoined
Lillian Russell from appearing in one
company because she had jumped her
contract with another on the ground
that the tights they required her to ap-
pear in were too cold.
Justice Weaver says that courts ac-
ton was an "uncharitable conclusion. :"
He also refers to the case of the Phil.
adelphia baseball club against the far
famed Lajoie, who was compelled to
bat home runs for Philadelphia though
his heart was conferred in the success
of a rival team.
The supreme court in Iowa would
be inclined to give him q free pass.
In writing his opinion the Justice goes
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-11-15

firmation. Gershon spoke to ne In a
solemn voice. and reminded me of the
gravity of my oath, and Impressed
upon me the nature of the serious du-
ties was to perform. This ceremony
of confirmation was Impressive in
many details, and 1t enlightened me on
many points which had hitherto ap-
peared vague.
Valdermere read paper he had pre-
pared, and / was amazed at its accur-
acy. 1t was brief history of my life.
My mothers exile In the Siberian
mines was described vividly. This en-
titled me to membership in the Order
of THE Invisible Hand"
After | had received the hand OF
fellowship and the grip Of allegiance.
began to study the features of the men
who formed the council
The more saw of Gershon the more
his commanding personality impressed
me When he fixed his gaze upon me
felt awed. when he smiled on me I
felt honored. He had way of imply
ing a command by a look. His pres
ence. while it did not restrain seemed
to lend dignity to the movements OF
those about him. | began to indulge
in comparisons. He first reminded me
of the statesman. because | fancied he
was great politician. and could hold
people enthralled-then he looked
more like a priest, whose smooth face
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-11-15

and mellow voice were designed to
calm the turbulent souls of mankind
but | now remembered who he really
resembled; 1t was certain Pope-not
Leo. Gershon displayed a nobility OF
bearing, a calm unrufiied face, pure
to a fault. but powerful in its purity;
strong in its calmness. His eyes si-
lently ruled those about him. He
could smile without using his lips: he
could frown without wrinkling his
brow-and yet this man had felt the
lash of the knout, the lacerating sting
of the scorpion, and had seen his wife
die OF prison fever. In that calm ex-
terror there was something more ter
r.ble than the tempests of the most
dreadful anger
| watched the men as they gathered
around the stone slab, each with pa
per in his hand, containing some ter.
rible design upon human life and prop.
erty.
Penguilly stood apart talking in q
low tone to long thin man. Then
they disappeared into one of the pas
sages.
Who is the long, thin MANI" I
asked of Valdermere, who had drawn
near.
HE is known among us as Romans.
Xxi, and is one of the most expert engi-
neers in the world. 1t is to this man
we have entrusted the secret en-
frances of the cavern. Previous to his
enrolment we could enter these cav
erns by only one route-that leading
hn nj ha tu1,r,
devised the movable hearth-stone, and
SO cunning was his design that we felt
secure from detection even should the
house be entered and searched. Then
we moved our treasure here"
And Penguilly." said, "is associat-
ed with Romanski in his work."
Yes" he replied. "Penguilly and
Romanski will at once devise the
means of lowering The Avenger,' and
then we will prepare to remove the
treasure. If we were severely threat
eend by the presence of gas in these
| caverns the work will be hurried to
finish, as the treasure must be re-
moved from all danger. Examinations
will begin to-day and all necessary
steps will be taken"
But do you anticipate any imme-
diate danger from this source?" 1 en-
quired, feeling some alarm from his se-
| rious manner.
Il can't say" he replied, but no
time will be lost in making the exam
nations. which will begin Immediately
after our departure"
At a. m. we started on our journey,
and as we approached the mouth of a
tunnel looked back into the chamber,
and the men were moving here and
there under the direction of Greshon.
l saw on his face look calm but
troubled. serene but apprehensive;
then | FASTENED on in the path that
| Valdermere had taken.
| (To Be Continued)
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-11-15
His Wife's Money.

One upon a time man married a
woman who had inherited $500 from
a grandfather. This was all she ever
received. but the man never got credit
for his efforts the rest of his life. He
built new store. "Did it with his
wifes money" the neighbors said.
The home was made over and enlarg-
ed. His wife's money did it," was the
only comment. The little measley
$500 she inherited was given the cred
1t for everything he did during life,
and when he died and his wife put up
a monument with his life insurance.
Her money paid for that" was said
again. But this is what her money
really went for: During her engage
ment she bought herself $3.50 piano
and $3.50 diamond ring and in a few
weeks lost the ring; there was always
some regret that she didn't lose the
piano.-Atchison Glabe.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-11-15
Tie lzZ[ NllIN

| have on hand, and In which l conid
profitably utilize you"
II can think OF no assignment !
replied. which would better conform
to my wishes"
I'VE will see." he said, pleased by
my words.
But tonight you pay your member
ship. and receive your credentials, and
then this question will be decided
81 have often wondered" | said.
''how SO much treasure has been Sc
cured, and by what means each mem
ber of this prodlgious undertaking can
so conduct his work as to make it
pay; to me it would seem that the ex-
pense of two thousand men would
soon deplete the treasury"
"Ah, that is where we differ from
other organizations" said he, with a
smile. I'm the first place. we seldom
receive a poor man as a member. and.
If so, we can always place him in a
profitable place; and our money draws
interest, some in bonds. some in
stocks, and some in lands. You Will
find that our vault contains shares In
railways, government bonds, and
stocks in mines. all of which can be
turned into cash by our numerous
committees on short notice. Some of
our investments have doubled in two
years. and the interest and dividends
we can claim will swell our wealth to
almost double the principal. The only
values that lie idle are the precious
stones, which we can dispose of only
at market value"
1t is needless to say that my amaze
ment increased at these strange reve-
lations, and | trembled as | thought
of the day when the Order OF THE
Invisible Hand" should strike one ia
tai blow and change the map of the
world, for | doubted not that an or
ganization as powerful in resources,
as strong in purpose, and as system
attic in execution as a government it.
self. could subvert an Empire.
Now. Castleman. | have not overes-
timated our power. We stand upon
tie principle that to conquer an enemy
we must possess as great power,
and as many resources as our foe;
that we must make up in strategy
WHdt we ldCh III uulubtI5. OO tAtth-
isve is the system of surveillance and
espionage in Russia, and so great the
number of persons employed in this
work, that vast amount Of expense is
incurred, which increases daily. and
the Imperial funds are being slowly
exhausted. If we can bankrupt the
Crown, then a burden will fall upon
the people which is even now too great
to bear; and when the increased bur-
den falls upon them, they will be ready
to join us. Revolution and bloodshed,
dynamite and republicanism, will burst
forth from every quarter; the army,
great as it is, will be disorganized, for
we have our leaders among the SOL
diers, and like Catherine. we will turn
them to our purpose-Ah, the time
draws near!"
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-11-15
STEALS LIDS OF MANHoLEs.
Indiana Woman Introduces innovation
in Thieving.

indianapolis, Ind.-An innovation in
the way OF thieving is credited by the
police TO Rosa Josephs, woman of %,
who has been sent to the workhouse
for stealing lids from sewer manholes
about the city's streets. 1t is charged
that the woman stole four from the
streets on the South Side, and it is
suspected that more missing lids
might be traced to her efforts in this
line.
The police were mystifled by the
first report of the thefts. The lids
seemed to have taken wings. Finally
Detectives Simon and Hauser were de-
tailed on the case. They suspected
that the lids might bring a fair price
at junk shop, and after calling at
several shops located one. 1t was
found that Mrs. Josephs had sold this
lid, and others which she had sold
were afterwards located. In all four
were found. The lids are worth one
dollar apiece, but were sold by the
woman for 20 cents each.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-11-15

drum up trade, attend to the financial
end. and each reaps about $1,000
yearly by this outside venture
Among the minor ways of making
money tutoring is considered by Yale
men to pay best. Many Yale gradu-
ates have paid their entire way
through college by this means.
Among the agents, those selling
typewriters, fountain pS Is and other
merchandise recci-o from 25 to 35
per cent, while those soliciting mag
azine subscriptions receive from 30
to 35 per cent. Medical students and
those in the Sheffield Scientific school
must buy instruments or tools that
that are costly. Rival firms pay as
much as 40 per cent. commission to
students who sell their classmates
these necessities.
Plans are in the air now for still
furthering the commercial side of
Yale by establishing a printing de-
partment 1t is pointed out by those
who are anxious to see such an en-
terprise started that an enormous
amount of money is expended yearly
by the university for printing cata.
logues, pamphlets. programmes. of
fetal reports, books written by the
faculty members, athletic pro-
grammes, class and year books. to say
nothing of the dozen or more publica-
,tions daily and periodical. Such a
university printing establishment
would furnish employment for many
students who are trying to earn their
way through Yale.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-11-15
LOCATES RARE TREASURE.
Divining Rod Employed to Find Los.
Gold and Silver.

London.-John Stears, the famous
Yorkshire water diviner. has located
the hulk of the Spanish treasure ship
in Tobermory bay by the aid of the
divining rod.
He found the hull split in two right
from the bow to the stern, and the
cannon, which had been thrown out at
the time of cleavage, ranged in two
rows alongside.
He has also distinctly located two
chests of specie, one containing gold
and silver coins mixed, and has fixed
the positions of no fewer than IA
bronze guns, all of one type and four
feet nine inches in length. He is sat
isfied that when these are recovered
the rest of the equipment of So guns
and the bullion will be easily reached.
Mr.. Stears carried out his operations
over depths varying from 9 to 12 faith
oms of water, but the details Of dis
tances and the dimensions of the
chests are reserved for the use OF the
treasure-seeking syndicate. Very lit
tie of the ship remains. but metals are
there in abundance.
Mr.. Stears' method of divining,
which he explained fully. is as fol-
lows:
He holds his divining rod over the
stern of the boat as it proceeds and
Immediately on coming over a mass
of metal the forked twig twists upward
like living thing in his hand, making
a sound that is easily audible.
The present is the third attempt in
recent years to recover the treasure
of the sunken armada galleon Admiral
of Florence, which had treasure of
pver .. suillion on board when she was
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