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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
THE PHOEBE BIRD.

When buckets shine gainst maple
trees
And drop by drop the sap doth flow,
When days are warm, but nights do
freeze.
And deep in woods lie drifts OF
snow,
When cattle low and fret in stall,
Then morning brings the phoebe's
call,
Phoebe.
Phoebe, phoebe" CHEEKY note.
While cacking hens make such rout.
When wild ducks quack in creek and
pond
And bluebirds perch on mullen.
stalks,
When spring has broke her icy bond
And in brown fields the black crow
walks,
When chipmunks court in roadside
walls,
Then Phoebe from the rldge-board
calls,
Phoebe,
Phoebe, phoebe" and lifts her cap.
While smoking Dick doth boil the sap,
John Burroughs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
AnSWeFed.

Big Tim" Sullivan of Tamma1y
fame, tells of an Irishman who, shortly
after his entrance into tho business
life Of the East Side as a contractor,
hogan to dispose of his superfuous
wealth by the purchase OF diamonds.
Of which he became heavy buyer.
One evening a friend. meeting him
in the lobby of the theater, observed
that the Irishman was affording the
public a more than usual display OF
the gems. Look here, Pat" said the
friend. you oughtn't to wear so many
diamonds at once. It's considered
vulgar"
Vulgar, en-" Indignantly repeated
The contractor. 81 don't know about
that; but one thing I've noticed, ce
friend, and ths is-them that has
'em wears 'em."-IAppincott's
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
ELEVEN DRoWNiNGs.
People Lose Their Lives In Wisconsin
and Upper Peninsula.

People Lose Their Lives In Wisconsin
and Upper Peninsula.
Waupaca, Wis, July 11.-Rev.
Myron Brigham of Chiffon and Miss
Allie Rasmussen of Neenah drowned
in Beasley lake, one of the chain of
lakes here, by the over-turning of a
skiff.
Racine, Wis, July 11.-Arthur
johnson, aged II years, while bathing
in a brick yard pond, was taken with
cramps and drowned.
William Daily, aged 20 years. who
resides in Detroit, Mich, dived from
the embankment into the river, strik-
ing his head on rock and fracturing
his skull He died In a few minutes.
Calumet, Mich, July 11.-Edward
Dorrie of Hancock, a teamster, led
his horses into Portage lake to
battle them. They pulled him in over
his head and he became entangled
in the ropes attached TO the haIters
and drowned He was % years old
and married.
Napoleon Duhane of Laurium was
attacked by cramps while swimming
in the Tobacco river and drowned. He
was 10 years old.
Charles Kettenbil anu Blake Patton
of Lake Linden drowned in St. Louis
river.
With his mother but few feet
away, Oscar Pierson. IS months old
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Pierson of
Stonington, fell from a dock and
drowned.
Peter Milbauer of Niagara drowned
by jumping OF a raft while fishing on
the Menominee river, four miles west
of Norway.
La Crosse. Wis, July 11-Assad
Munger, aged II years son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. c. Munger, drowned in the
Black river.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
SOLDIER INJURED AT CAMP.
Struck by Falling Gun, But Condition
Not Serious.

Camp Douglas. Wis. July l2.-The
worst case the medical department
has to deal with is that of Private W.
Brandenburg, Co, F. of Portage. who
was struck on the head by a gun
which fell from the stack in his tent
and rendered him unconscious for
three hours. No wound was inflicted.
but the soldier is in a dazed but not
serious condition.
Private George Steffen, Co. B. Tenth
separate battalion is also in the hos
pital suffering from stomach trouble.
Lieutenant Martin, Co. A. who is suffer
ing from quinsy. was sent home by the
surgeon major.
Six members of Co. E. Third regi-
ment, will appear before the summary
court officer TO answer to charges pre-
ferred against them. Three are &C
cused of being absent at roll-call and
three with missing parade. They will
be let of with, a small fine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
Pastor in a Runaway.

Racine, Wis, July 12.-In runaway
accident Rev. D. E. Evans, pastor of
the Park Avenue Congregational
church. and David Weigley, a mer-
chant of this city were nearly killed.
They had attended a church dedica-
ton and STATED home with a spirited
horse. Some person struck match
on the side Of the road and at the
same time some dogs commenced to
fight, which frightened the horse. Mr..
Evans was knocked out Of the buggy
and badly hurt about the arms and
head. Weigley also was thrown out.
He was cut and bruised and also in
ternally hurt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
A Gallant Boy.

A BostoGian was talking about the
late Henry Harland,
"Harland was a graceful, gallant
soul" he said, Even In his boy
hood he turned the prettiest compii-
ments.
an his boyhood he studied Latin
under a charming young lady
This young lady, calling him up in
class one morning, said;
Henry, name some of the chief
beauties of education"
The boy, smiling into his teachers
pretty eyes, answered:
Schoolmistresses.'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
jap Babies Escape sumps.

Japanese mothers are not nearly as
careful over their babies as we are
There arc 40 protecting balustrades N
the tops Of the porches, and children
are constantly seen playing there, but
nobody ever hears Of one rolling off.
This may be due TO the absence OF
horseplay among them.
The Jap child Is very gentle. never
rough. It is true he has much In his
favor. The Japanese llvRg-room or
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18

Minneapolis, July 12.-Robbery is
believed to have been the motive OF
the murder of Miss Mile Ellison OF
Ellsworth, Wis, who was attacked
while in her room in a hotel here
Tuesday. The woman is known to
have had $4,000 on her person, she
having cashed graft for that amount
at one of the banks during the day.
When she appeared at the bank 70
cash the order, which was drawn en-
an institution in her home town, she
was accompanied by man who close
ly answers the description of the sus-
pect now under arrest at Elroy wis.
His name is n. NJ. Riggs, a resident
OF Minneapolis and ali engineer on
the Northwestern. He met Miss Eli
son some ten years ago when she was
employed in hotel at the end of his
run. A brother of the dead woman,
now here, tells the following story re-
garding the man under arrest at Ell
roy:
my sister sold out her millinery
establishment in Ellsworth with the
intention of investing the money in
a farm in Washington, which Riggs
is said to have claimed he had picked
out 1t was the understanding OF the
girls family that she was on her
wedding trip and that she would set
tie down in her own home on the
farm in Washington.
"She took all her money and negoti
able papers with her at the time she
left home. The amount is variously
estimated, but l am positive she had
at least $4,000 with her and it may
have been as much as $4,000.
Crime Deliberately Planned.
The police believe the murder was
planned deliberately before either
man or woman came to Minneapolis
But for the prompt action of the en-
ployes in breaking into the room in
which the woman met her death the
hotel would have been destroyed by
fire, which had spread to the tapes
tries and furnishings.
Upon examination of the body 1t
was found the woman was struck On
the temple with a new hammer pur-
chased by the slayer, who was seen
by chambermaid to enter the room
20 minutes before the woman was
found burning to death. The cham
bermaid says this man was Wilson,
her male companion.
The woman who was of unusual
beauty, came to the hotel Monday
morning and was assigned to a room
on the second floor. A few hours
later Wilson arrived and was given a
room on the third floor directly above
the woman's.
Murderer Commits Suicide.
ST. Paul, July IA special to the
Pioneer Press from Elroy, Wis, says
that N. NJ. Riggs, under arrest there
for the murder of Miss Ellison at Min.
neapolis, has committed suicide.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
EMPRESS EUGENE SEES
EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSE

Ischel, Austria, July 12.-Eugenie
former empress of France, arrived
here yesterday and was met by En-
peror Francis Joseph and Grand
Duchess Marine Valerie. Before COM
ing to Ischl the ex-empress asked per-
nilsson in writing, saying:
Being near death, request that
your majesty grant me an opportunity
to see you once more in order that l
may thank you for the kindnesses
you have shown me-"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
Settle Clam Of Noae.

Racine, wis, July 12.--The case Of
Fred voge Of Franksville against
William Armstrong. former clerk OF
the municipal court to recover $500
has been settled. Voge several years
ago tried to shoot his wife and he
then GU his throat. He was sent.
enced to the penitentiary. When he
got out he claimed that $500 was dI9
him. Attorney c. C. Cuttings had
drawn the money from the municipal
court and given a receipt. Cuttings
was Voge's attorney.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
Tons Of Impure Meat pestroxed.

Philadelphia, July 12,-Inspectors of
the bureau of health yesterday con.
cluded the condemnation and destruc.
ton of $4,000 pounds Of impure meats
found in the cold storage plants Of the
Delaware Freezing company. The
stuff was carted away from the cold
storage plant as fast as condemned
and turned over to a fertilizer plant.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
Low Rates to Welcome BRYAN.

Chicago, July 1.-THE Western
Passenger association, consisting OF
passenger traffic managers of ali
Chicago lines, yesterday took formal
recognition of the home coming OF
w. ]. Bryan by votl 1g to place excur-
sion rates in force for the end OF
August A special rate to New York
and return will be in force for the
week
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
GIaneinq Bullet Injuries.

La Crosse, Wis, July 12.-Jennie
Bright, the 17-year-old daughter Of vii.
liam Bright of Trempealeau was shot
in the neck and wounded while camp
ing. The bullet Is believed to have
ricochted from the water from the
camp of Winona party. She will re-
cover.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
ISLE or PINES ASSURED.
Delegate Says Treaty Could Not Be
Ratified.

Havana, July l2-s. H. Pearcy, spe
cial Isle Of Pines delegate. returned
here yesterday from Washington He
says he had sufficient votes In the
United States senate TO defeat tho
sovereignty treaty but preferred for
the present a continuance Of the ex.
listing conditions with regard to the
Isle of Pines In the hope that the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18

Dick resolution will eventually pre-
vail, after which Cuba will be unable
TO induce the United States congress
10 relinquish temporary sovereignty
over the Isle of Pines, no natter
what President Roosevelt or Secre-
tary Root desires.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
Transvaal Blacks NAV Revolt.

johannesburg, Transvaal, July ~
Disquieting rumors that blacks of the
rand contemplated uprising July II
are borne out by the fact that native
servants have warned their mistresses
to retire to places of safety. Similar
rumors have been circulated in the
reef but the police authorities ridicule
them. However, much anxiety is ex-
pressed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
pranned Under Cars

Waupaca, Wis, July l2.-Henry
Hendrickson. foreman of the local
branch of the Wisconsin Granite
works here was seriously hurt while
examining a break under a freight
car. Hendricksen vas dragged under
the cars, breaking the bones in one
leg. He was internally hurt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
Loses Leo at kenosha.

Kenosha, Wis, July Hogan
Shadwell, an Englshman, % years
old, who came TO Kenosha from Nil
waukee, fell under a freight train. He
attempted to board a passenger train
and slipped under The other train.
His right leg was so badly injured
that amputation was necessary,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
How to Get Even.

The people," said the first trust
magnate, "are Kicking about our sell
ing stun cheaper abroad than we 90
at home
We'll" responded the second trust
magnate slowly, if they kick hard
enough-if they kick hard enough"
"Yes?'
"We may have to raise those for
eign prices"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18

The passenger department of the
ST. Paul road has issued an attractive
Grand Army pamphlet. It is engraved
in colors, and gives illustrations OF
IT. e scenery which can be enjoyed en-
route to the Twin cities The strife
for the Grand Army business promises
10 be very keen and 1t is expected
there will be a drop in the rates. Eek
tensive advertising is one Of the
mediums which the roads are adopt
ing to reach the old soldiers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
ONE CASE OF YELLOW JACK.
Reported After the Patient Had Re.
covered

New Orleans, July PA report
that one case of yellow fever devel-
oped on June % at La Place, Louisi-
ana. % miles from here, was maIe
yesterday by the state board of health.
The patient is now well. Because
this case was not reported to the
state board until yesterday, 16 days
after it developed, DR.. Irion. presl-
dent of the board. has asked legal adj
vice as to whether the physician who
attended the patient can be prose
cuted for failure to report promptly
the nature of the disease to the health
authorities.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
Old kenosha plonser pies.

Kenosha Wis. July 12-Robert z
Winnegar, an old Kenosha printer and
a war veteran, was buried In Chicago.
Mr.. Winnegar, who was 68 years Of
age, died at the Soldiers home in Nil.
waukee
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
HUSBAND MAY BE MURDERER.

Body of Aged Woman Found in Iowa
River.
Iowa City. Iowa, July 12-The body
OF Mrs. Barbara Carbal, aged 65, was
found floating in the Iowa river yes
terday. Indications point to murder.
She had violent quarrel with her
husband last Sunday. She disappeared
Monday, but her husband failed to re-
port the matter to the police.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
sin Warehouse Burns.

East st Louis, ILL.,, July 1.-THE
warehouse Of the Hub Furniture com-
pany, containing stock valued at s40,-
600 burned last night. The total loss
is 100000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
Il PEASANTS
CONDEMNED

Salonk, July IL - The Trial of
So peasants implicated in the murder
OF So Turks a year ago ended in q
being sentenced TO death. Fourteen
we're acquitted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18

Arthur Dunn is to star next season
in The Little Joker, a musical comedy
by H. Fl. Winslow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
On the Rail

Earl Baker. who discovered a log
across the Chicago ard Alton tracks in
time to save the Alton limited from
being derailed near Alton a month
ago has been rewarded by the gift of
IS with the compliments of the com
pany The boy ran a distance of one
eighth of mile after discovering the
obstruction on the track, tagged the
engineer by waving his coat and sue
ceeded in getting the train stopped in
time The credit for the saving of
the train was disputed by another
boy and girl but after an investigation
by the railroad company it was de-
cided TO award the token Of appre-
citation to Baker.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
ENGLISH CABINET CRISIS.

Controversy over Reduction Of Naval
Expenses.
london, July 12.-The Express says
the cabinet is in the throes Of a seri-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18

What appears 10 be a gigantic IN.
dertaking is the report that the Big
-Four railroad is to spend an immense
sum for the purpose of changing the
motive power over the 1000 miles Of
that system from steam to electricity,
securing the current from the
Niagara Falls. Il is claimed that this
move Is necessary, in order to com
pete with the trolley lines that are
now taking the business Of the steam
roads in the middle west Once in
stalled. it Is claimed THAI the cost of
operation VIII be reduced 10 the
" ages Of employees and wear and
tear on machinery, the items of fuel
and water being entirely wiped cut,
The Big Four system uses 1000, 900
tons Of coal annually in its Iocomo-
tiyes. II is claimed that by the use
Of aluminium wires, electricity can be
carried from the Falls TO St Louis as
easily as it can be carried only fifty
miles what The Big -Four does viii
be followed by other lines if the plan
is a success.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
SUPPOSED LOVER
THE MURDERER
KILLS WOMAN IN HOTEL FOR
HER MONEY.
SOLD STORE FOR WEDDING

Victim Had $4,000 to 5000 With
Which She Intended to Buy Farm
Home That Slayer Said He Had
Picked Out in Washington-Mur-
derer Commits Suicide.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-07-18
Jews Flee From Warsaw.

Warsaw, July 12.-SensaIonal ra-
mors yesterday that an anti-Jewish
outbreak might be expected today
have resulted in a panic and thous-
ands Of Jews have fed Similar scenes
have occurred at Iodz
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-25
LOSES HIS HOME.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2fe--John A. Nc.
Call, former president Of the New York
Life Insurance Company has parted
with what he had often spoken Of as
his most prized possession. The summer
palace he erected and furnished al Long
Branch. At an expense Of ss0000o. The
purchase price was In the neighborhood
Of s35oo0-liitle more than half the
sum expended by Mr.. Mccall upon the
place. of this amount Mfr. Mccall re-.
ceiyes only about sl0o.go0 a. the prop.
erty is eneumbcred with mortgages
amounting 10 sesooco. given. The prin.
cipal cncumbranee on the place Il
mortgage for sl50,ooo gwen by Mr.. Me.
Call on January . last 10 the New York
Life Insurance Company as security for
notes 10 that amount which he turneI
over 10 the trustees on the Andrew
Hamilton account.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-25
TOBACCO AND CANCERS.
Opinions Of Surgeons on the Subject
Differ.

LONDON, Jan. 2i-Ths warning given
by several famous American surgeons
regaNiing cancer being caused by smok-
Ing has attracted widespread attention
throughout Great Britain. The case Of
General Grant, whose c4nef was IN.
doub.edly caused by smoking, has been
widely quoted. Here Is shat famous
London surgeon had 70 say upon the
subject during the course Of recently
interviews
"A man may come TO me with a
malignant disease Of the throat and
mouth. lie has never isen seen with.
out pipe, and his friends Immediately
say, 4 told you so' But people forget
that many nonsmokers develop cancer,
Il saw a patient this morning who ..
10 years old. and WIN has carefully
avoided tobacco all of his life. belisv.
Ing that Il was injurious TO the health.
lie had cancer Of the tongue. and I could
give him only a few months In which
10 live.
There Il no doubt" he added, shat
those WHOSE families show Gong record
Of this disease should live by rule and
smoke very little. A email wound In
tho mouth may have malignant ten.
denotes, which, II the pine or the cigar.
cite had Leen foresworn for q couple Of
weeks, might have healed normally In.
stead Of Developing into oancerous
growth
On the other hand. clever dentist
who stands at the top Of hls profession
has added fuel 10 the flames Of this
discussion by stating that wbiis he re.
CARDS smoking as very bad for the teeth
he nevertheless does bell ,ye that the use
u tobacco Ia often a safeguard against
ii.ease In geaeral and cancer In particu.
las
Il believe the supposed Injurious Of.
feet Of tobacco Is greatly exaggerated"
ie added. "A case came under my no.
lice a day or two ago Of lady whose
ieeth were In a terribly septie condition.
She also suffered from liberation Of the
gums. When ] marvelled a. her I'm.
nunity from internal disease she said
hat she owed Il 10 smoking twenty
cigarettes a day, thus iIsin Getting her
'niiW system.'
No tho entie discussion runs. But
= a general thing the drift Of the medi.
al statement. appears 10 be against
he use Of tobacco.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-25
rARs THRASH THE BoArMAS.
He Tried TO Hold Them Up For An
Extra Pare.

NAPLES. Jan. 2t.--Two mid.hipmen
and a sailor OF H. NJ. s. Formidable.
gave a salutary lesson 10 a seapolitan
boatman the other evening. They had
hired him al fare Of frame each TO
take them 10 their ship from Santa
Lucia. Thinking from their youthful
appearance that he could intimidate
them the boatman rowed cut 10 sea
and refused 10 take them back TO their
ship unless they gave him 5 francs.
Their remonstrances being Of no asyil
they knocked the man down, held him
fast In the bottom Of the beat and row.
ei themselves 10 the Formidable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-25
House Commit q Agree, On
Hepburn Rate Bill.
NO ESPECIAL CHANGE MADE
After Committee confers All Afternoon
II Agrees Upon Bill to be Known a.
Hepburn Rate Biil--All Members Re.
commend II.

WASHINGTON. Jan. After 1
conference lasting al afternoon ths
House committee ON interstate and for
eign commerce today agreed upon = rate
bill tn be known as the Hepburn Dill
and To bs Feparted 10 the House with
unanimous RECOMMENDATION n eighteen
members on the committee.
In the main the bin |. the original
Hepburn bill but number Of conces.
slons made TO the Democrats anil their
Idea as set forth Ia the Davis bill were
freely Incorporated In tho perfected
measure.
Eight hour law cannot be abrogated
for work on the Panama Canal and the
Canal Commissioners cannot receive adj
ditiorhi compensation beside their
salaries a. commissioners. These two
changes In the urgent deficiency bill
now under consideration by the House
were the net result Of today's session
lnnnmerable amendments seeking 10
perfect the bill consumed the time In
discussion, but met defeated when vote
was taken. When tho session ended
about half Of the bill had been con.
sidered.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-25

The Chestnut Forests OF Corstsz-
The chestnut forests OF the island Of
Corsica have for ages been the crown
Ing glory of Its mountains and valleys,
just as at least once In its history they
were its salvation by Offering to lbs
army Of defense secure fastness and
means OF susienance against lnyad-
ers. Now disafforestation Is In active
progress on every hand. and over wide
tracts the woods are disappearing. leav.
Ing the hills and dales Eothing but
bleak wastes. Strong protests are be.
ing made by many OF the older inhab-
itanis against this shortsighted devas.
tation. which. besides destroying the
attractions OF the island as d resort for
tourists. removes the most effective
protection against ruinous landslides
on the mountain slopes under the &C.
ton Of winter urshsi<
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-25

Sometimes nsryou. woman. aalie-
tons are imaginary. Again they are
form Of actual and terrible illness. In
any event, HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea makes you well. A great nerve
toni. IS cents, Tea or Tablets. Frank
Hart. druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-25
NAME BOARD FOUND.
Sealing Schooner Fawn Il Reported 10
De Lost,

VICTORIA, Jan. ea---capiain Gaudin,
agent Of marine. received a telegram to.
night from carmania stating the name
board Of the sealing schooner fawn had
been found IN The suri near there.