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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.

Washington, May 24.-After consid-
cradle debate the senate passed the
bill relieving denatured alcohol from
the Internal revenue tax and took up
the agricultural appropriation bill.
The discussion of the alcohol bill
turned largely upon the effect of the
legislation on manufactured wood al
cohol, which Senator Aldrich assert
ed would be greatly injured. The
amendments which the senate adopt
ed do not materially change the scope
Of the bill 1t does not go into eff
feet until January /, 1907. Senator
Penrose reported to the senate that
the committee on postoffices and post
roads had completed its consideration
of the pOstofiee appropriation blu
A formal report is not yet completed.
Among the chief amendments made
by the committee are:
Provision for the appointment of a
commission TO investigate and report
to congress its findings and recon-
mendations regarding second class
mail; rural free delivery carriers are
given 10 days leave Of absence each
year. exclusive of Sundays and legal
holidays. and s5O0.000 is appropriated
to pay substitutes: salaries Of postof-
fee inspectors are fixed at $4,000 a
year. The committee reconsidered its
action voting subsidy 10 oceanic mail
service and the provisions for foreign
mails remain as adopted by the house.
AS reported the bill will carry about
$3.50, 100000. Senator Penrose in
troduced an amendment to the naval
appropriation bill for the construction
of floating drydock at a cost Of
$3.50 600.
Well filed galleries listened in the
house to two leaders of opposite
schools Of politics, MT Towne Of New
York and Mr. DalzeH of Pennsyl-
vania. Mr.. Townes structures on the
president were received with con
tinued handclapping on the demo
cratic side when he read he president
out of the democratic party. Mr.
Dalzell spoke in favor of letting well
enough alone" his speech being en-
Enthusiastically applauded by republi-
cans.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

worth of the annual cotton crop Of
Corea at 100000.
Two alleged wives fled claims to
estate of E. B. Weed, Fayetteville,
n. c., who died in New York.
John w Foster. ex-secretaTy of
state, decried larger navy in a speech
at the Lake Mohonk peace conference.
Following a collision in Cincinnati
two street cars and an automobile
burned and seventeen persons were
hurt
Chairman Shonts in a speech at At
lanta predicted rosy future for the
south and favored building of a lock
canal.
Charles Pushingsky and William
Dominick, two farmers of West Hills,
L. l., are dead as a result of drinking
wood alcohol
President Roosevelt in a speech to
the blue and gray in Portsmouth said
leader must lead and blamed the
voters if wrong men are elected.
Mrs. Belle Macarthur Campbell,
daughter OF DIR. and Mrs. r. D. Mac.
Arthur, Chicago, is dead. Mrs. Camp
bell was born in Chicago thirty-two
years ago.
Jacob Judy died at Fisher, H., aged
s.. He settled in Tazewell county
in 1926. being one Of the earliest
pioneers and best known residents Of
central Illinois.
A man believed to be J. J. Cakes
was found on the railroad tracks near
Ingleside, ". Va. The head was en-
tirely severed from the body. The in
ference is that he was murdered.
c. w. Young of Summerland, B. c.,
committed suicide by shooting hial-
self On the beach at Park Point,
MINI. Young was for ten years
cashier for the Rat Portage Lumber
company at kenora. Ont.
While the sloops of the oyster fleet
were dredging above Maurice river
cove in Delaware bay a terrific ex-
pl0sion wrecked the schooner Hamp-
ton. which plunged to the bottom OF
the bay. The crew was picked up,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06
FOREIGN.

The main part of the British educa-
ton bill was passed by the liberals.
Madrid was filed with princes and
Processes to attend A!fonso's wed
alng 10 Ena
SPANS capital greeted with en-
thusiasm Princess Ena of Battenburg
King Alfonso's young consort.
Germany reichstag adopted resolu-
ton practically intended to deny any
tariff fayors to the United States.
The land question is at the bottom
Of the Russian crisis, It is believed
the czar must yield or the days Of his
reign are numbered
The wheat crop Of the Puniab.
India, for this year has broken all
records, being 100000 tons in excess
Of the previous best crop
Revolutionists under command of a
brother of former President Jlniuez
attacked Guayuhen. santo Domingo.
and killed the commander
The Russian douma answered the
czars' refusal Of its demands by pass
ing an order calling for the resigna-
ton Of the resent cabinet.
A state luneral for Ibsen was un
animously voted by the Norwegian
parliament, which silently rose IN a
body upon motion OF the president.
The attempt Of the German minis
try to separate the colonial bureau
from the foreign Office and make it an
independent department was thwarted
by the reichstag.
The municipal council Of Panama
which engineered the revolt against
Colombia, appeals to the United
States to enforce fair election. ac.
cusing the Andrade government Of
fraud and intimidation
The car precipitated crisis in
Russia by refusing the doumas de-
mand A general strike is feared
and it may be followed by coup
d'etat dissolving the ,douma and the
establishment of a military dictator.
ship.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06
DOMESTIC.

Continued improvement was re
ported in the condition of Mrs. Jeffer-
son Davis
The senate confirmed Frank P.
Sargent of Illirois as commissioner
general of Immigration.
Governor Higgins of New York de-
nounees delays in the Patrick murder
case as almost scandalous.'
A revolution broke out in Guate-
mala, said to have for its object the
Americanization of the republic.
The supreme court decided that the
New York franchise tax law, attacked
by the New York railroad, is valid
Graft revelations in Pennsylvania
railroad arouse President Cassatt.
who hastens from Europe to investi
gate.
Josephine Terranova, an Italian
girl who killed her uncle and aunt in
New York, is accused Of shammiug in
sanity.
Madame Sarah Bernhard in a rail
road accident in Kansas, is congratu-
lated on her narrow escape FROM
death.
Indictments against so fertilizer
magnates on trust charges were re
turned by the United States jury at
Nashville, Tenn
A physician called 10 attend Or.
Dowie said he was nearly dead from
dropsy. paralysis. and fatty degenera-
ton of the heart
Evidence in the Cleveland com
merce hearing shows The railroads
gave Standard Oil a big advantage
over Independents.
The Presbyterian assembly tried to
segerate negro churches in the south.
The whole subject was referred TO
the assembly of 1907.
Severe earthquake shock were felt
in northern Michigan. Men near
Houghton were injured, Inhabitants
prepare to leave the district.
President Roosevelt threatened to
publish a startling report of evil con
ditions in packing houses unless con
gress insist on immediate reform.
The United States supreme court
took steps to punish the men who
lynched the Chattanooga negro who
had been granted an appeal by that
tribunal
The appellate division of the New
York supreme court ordered George
W. Perkins discharged from custody
for alleged larceny in New York Lies
political gifts.
H J. Croker of San Francisco was
awarded a gold cup for his exhibit Of
Hawaiian stamps at the International
Philatelic exhibition which is now be
ing held in London
Presbyterians in general assembly
called for united action by all
churches against the saloon. They
also addressed memorial to the SEN
ate to unseat Reed Smoot
Though pleas of guilty or verdicts
OF guilty have resulted at Milwaukee
in % graft cases to date. Mike Dunn,
ex-Alderman Rudolph and Constable
Joseph frost are the only ones serv-
ing sentences. These are enjoying
temporary freedom on legal technical
tiles: Constable William Hanley ex-
Alderman William Murphy, ex-Alder-
nan Charles s, Havenor and F. F.
seh4tz. Others paid fines.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

Washington. May 25-Tha senate
passed the agricultural appropriation
till. carrying $500 900, and without a
word Of debate or objection from any
source added to it as an amendment
the bill providing for inspection OF
fresh meats intended for domestic
consumption the packers to pay the
cost. The greater part of the time
spent on the agricultural bill was de-
voted to discussion of the provision
for government inspection OF grain.
Senator McCumber made an effort to
have the measures so amended as to
require the issuance Of certificates Of
such inspection, but failed.
The house was turbulent during
the consideration of a rule sending
the rate bill 10 conference, the fear
of many members being that the rule,
which disagreed to the senate amend.
ments en- bloc. might have an in.
tiuence on the conferees and give
them opportunity. if they so desired,
TO vote out the express company. pipe
line and sleeping car amendments
With the assurance that the wishes
Of the house would be considered on
an amendments. the rule was
adopted The need of a service pen
sion bill was called to the attention
Of the house by Mr.. Campbell Of
Kansas, who said that if some service
pension bill were adopted the semi
monthly occurrence Of pension day
would be a thing Of the past He
urged the passage of his bill. giving
all persons VINO served 30 days or
more in the military or naval service
Of the United States and who had
been aonorab,y discharged and who
made application and proof of ideut-
ity, a pension Of SIP per month. His
bill also amends the act of June 27,
1890, by making the minimum pension
undet that act Sl2 and the maximum
SIS He further provides a pension
.of $50 per month for all persons who
served 90 days in the civil war and
who are no offering from blindness.
paralysis, r.eumatism or accident
resulting in the loss or gripping of
limbs rendering any such person
helpless 10 care for himself.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

Some Two Hundred Present at Mil
Waukee Meeting.

Naukee WSSAihG-
Milwaukee, May 3I.--About POO
members OF the Southern Wisconsin
Dental association have arrived in the
city to attend the twelfth annual meet
ing Of the organization. President }.
J. Wright of Milwaukee delivered his
annual address, reports were submit
ted by standing committees, and gen
eral business was transacted. Last
evening papers were read by Drs. c,
L. Babcock Of Milwaukee. G. l. Y.
Brown of Milwaukee William ClarR
of Clear Lake Ia, G. c. NARROW OF
Lancaster. Eugene S. Talbort of Chi
cago, and f. A. Geilfuss Of this city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06
REWARDS FOR BRAVE JAPs.
First Batch of Naval Heroes Get An
nuities and Honors.

Toxic, May S1.--The Official Ga
zette publishes the first batch Of naval
rewards for gallant conduct during
the war. Nearly $500 warrant officers
and men will receive the Order of the
Golden Kile and an annuity of from
$50 10 500,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06
SULTAN INDICATES HIS HEIR.
Proposes to Change the Order of Sue
cesslon. and Maybe for the Better.

cession. and Maybe for the Better
Sultan Abdul Hamid has just con-
ferred the title Of "Nahim" upon his
favarite son, Prince Burhan-Eddlne,
his fourth and favorite son, nov in his
21st year "Nahim" may be rendered
in English as coadjutor, associate Or
viceroy. and Is taken to meal that
the monarch intends from henceforth
TO associate this particular son of his
in various acts of sovereignty. It is
noteworthy that in the very rate in.
stances in Turkish history of its lav-
ing been conferred by sultans upon
specially favored relatives, 1t has
been regarded as Indicating the desire
of the sovereign that the succe sion
to his throne should be vested inithe
prince in question instead OF in the
legitimate heir apparent, and the pa
him has in most cases become su tan
In defiance Of the statutes regulating
the succession.
It has long been known that The
sultan has been extremely anxious 10
change the order of succession "a
favor of his fourth son, and he is
credited with having been encoura2sd
by the kaiser. who took a great sang
to Durham Eddine. Tie prince is p
bright and attractive young felloV
Brought up in me most careful war
by the best German, French ard En-
glish tutors obtainable, Thoroughly
up to date and modern in his ideas
and Of sol dierly and manly appeal
ance he has travelled EXTENSIVE
ly in Europe. has frequently ben
the guest at Potsdam of the kalset
with whose sons he is on terms 4
warm friendship and presents thA
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06
HOW ENGLAND SUCCEEDS.

The success of the English nation
has been won not by its intellect. but
by its character. England has always
consisted of millions of stupid people
who are vet shrewd enough to realize
their stupidity and let the thinking be
done for them by few hundreds
The Era.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06
KILOGRAMS IN BRIEF.
POLITICAL.

Riots and fist fights were features
of the democratic state convention in
Nashville, Tenn.
Governor Cummins of Iowa now has
COS instructed delegates, against SAB
for Perins and 80 for Rathbun.
Chairman Taggart calls meeting Of
national democratic subcommittee TO
take measures for the congressional
elections.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

Naples. May 91.-The north part
Of the main cone of Vesuyius contin-
ues 10 fall, causing explosions and an
eruption of ashes extending to Carr
and Sorrento.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06
TWO MEN KILLED ON
LOOP THE LOOP SLIDE

New Orleans, May 31.-Paul Suber-
vile was killed and H. NJ. Henshaw
was fatally injured in a loop the
loop" at the athletic pack last night.
Both were prominent ia New Iberia.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06
A Sour J Stomach.

Ever troubled by indigestion?
Il. should say not. Why, believe
could eat those health foods and suf-
fer nothing worse than hunger"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

Hepburn bill with the senate amend
ments was a delusion and snare.
During the course of a listless days
legislation on the diplomatic and
consular bill Champ Clark Of Mis-
souri, stated that he had heard whis-
perings that the Chinese exclusion
law was TO be modified to admit all
classes of Chinese with the exception
of coolie labor. He gave notice that
if there was any such intention on
the part of the majority he would
fight such a change.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06
LATEST.

King Alfonso of Spain welded Prin.
cess Victoria of England May 81.
Rumors that Francis Joseph intends
to abdicate his crown are denied.
The Cuban senate confirmed the
British treaty as amended to suit the
United States.
Japanese experts estimate the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06
FRANCE SENDS WARSHIP
TO COLLECT SATISFACTION

Paris May 31.-The cabinet has de
cidea 10 send a warship to Tangier 20
obtain satisfaction for the recent as
sassiuation OF Frenchman in that
vicinity,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06
STATE PRESS COMMENT.
Wisconsin Insurance.

Eau kIalTe observation-disclosures
sheets VI The Insurance Press of New
York give the following amounts
paid respectively on policies of life
insurance during 1905 in Wisconsin
cities shamed: Eau Claire, S51 1872;
Chippewa Falls. s29, 1872; Menomonie.
$15,562; La Crosse. $264,50S; Madison,
$5513S; Oshkosh, s1O5,7 4S; Milwau-
kee, $1,516,47S; Superior, $4,000; to-
tal for the state s5,4S2,728 The two
largest payments recorded on life
risks were $30234 David H. Robert
son of Lodi) and $49.6SS C. G. Goes
of Milwaukee,.
As to Ship Subsidy.
Racine Journal-The ship subsidy
matter does not down. Those inter
ested in the subject have managed to
interest a number of legislators who
at first We're disinclined to view the
thing with favor, and so the senate
measure is receiving the backing of
parties who seem to be gaining head
way. The house committee is to
report the bill favorably and assist
ed by interested shippers and inter,
ests on the coast, the measure may
pass the house.
The position of Senators Spoonei
and La Toilette upon this subject is
that undoubtedly of the Wisconsin
people. These two senators when
the bill was before the senate cour,
ageously voted square against It be.
lieVing. and they were justified ir
their opinion. that even ocean com
merce considered as a legitimate
subject for relief by government cash
payments, yet the subsidy measure
was no such proper bill as would
honestly and efficiently give that re.
lief to the American shipping as the
'erm is understood. The proposed
law is exceedingly liberal upon GER
tain lines, but as an aid to our
OCEAN shipping, it can be considered
as a first aid to the treasures OF
shipping corporations rather than any
aid whatever to the average Ameri-
can ocean going merchant vessel
Ii the republican party is to take
upon itself in the 1908 campaign the
onus of an ocean subsidy measure. III
will be the heavy burden laid by men
who in some way have succeeded I'M
influencing the minds of our national
legislators. 1t certainly will be no
such item that the party press genar.
ally will have any heart in defending
Cut the Wires.
Sneboygan Journal-The house OF
representatives yesterday defeated
bill prohibiting government employees
selling inside information to affect
the stocl; market beca Sc congress
men were included in the bill. 1t looks
as though the popular belief that con-
gress and "all street have private
wire connections is somewhat justi-
fed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

Washington. May 2S.-There was a
reference to the rate bill in the house
when Mr.. Lamar of Florida said the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

". @. T. U.-MEETs FIRST THURSDAY
Of eA'h month at Q p. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

LA BELLE LODGE, 4. r. q A. ". No.eA
-Eests the First and Third Wednesdays u
each month. Hall IL williams block.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

vIRoQUA CHAPTER. R. A. M, MEET9
every Second and Fourth Wednesday 81
each month
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

woMANS RELIEF CORPS MEETG
On alternate Saturday afternoons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

vIROQUA K. o. T. Nj. MEETS ON
svery Monday evening In Alliance Hall, q
f:So. p. m
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

vIROQUA LODGE, i. o. o. F.-MEHTF
every Saturday night in WILLIAMS block
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

vIRoQUA CHAPTER, o. e. g.. MEnTe
sscond Tuesday Of each month In Masossa
Han.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

vlROoUA CANTON PATRIARoHs MIA
ARt-Mests Arst and third Tuesday evenings
81 each nonth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-sERvl-
fss at 1880 a. m. and 7 30 D. M, each SAB
hath. Sunday school at II m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN CHURcM-~
Services every Sunday at o'clock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06
BUSINESS CARDS.

M P. PROCTOR ATTORNEY AKD
pSunselor, Viroqua, Wis. Will practice a
kr Courts Of the State. Special attsntts&
sven to collections
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

vIRoQUA ENCAM?MENT, |. o. o. ~
Ne 90 Meets every Monday evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

CHURCH OF CHRIST - PREACHING
very Sunday at 1890 a.. m. and In the evsa
hs Sunday school a. $50 q. N.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

ALEX LowRIE POST. G. A. R.-MERW
ent Monday evening OF each mcats n w.
n c. Hall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

REGINA LODGE, DAUGHTERS OF &
ssEah No; q. meets First ana Thir , AsS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-06-06

MODERN wOODMEN OF AMERICA
No. 1891, meets Friday night Of each wseE
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-08-17
*oAoeT" IN ENGLISH VILLAGE.
Plays Franks with Residents cf i'm At

.<k1yU PCd6NO Witt rSSIoeOto " SssU ~
PontypooI.
This twentieth century ghost story
Is told by the London Chronicles: "A
ghost of bellicose tendencies Is troub'
ling the peace of mind of the occu-
pants of an old-fashioned inn in a vii.
lage near Pontypool. According to the
narrative Of the proprietor. uncanny
noises have been heard almost nightly
for some weeks. A few nights ago the
landlords son, after he hid retired for
the night, heard a click, as though
some one had pulled the trigger of a
pistol. This was followed by q groan'
ing noise and the slamming Of door.
HE conducted a search through the
house, but could find nothing unusual.
A day or two later customer put up
at the inn for the night. Soon after
he had retired he aroused the land.
lord in alarm and complained that
while in bed he was struck on the face
two or three times by some mysterious
figure. He struck light, but, to his
surprise, found himself alone in the
room. There were marks on his cheek
where he had been struck.
"Nor could the proprietor throw light
on the occurrence. He told Of fur.
ther curious incident. Some months
ago strange odor was noticed in one
of the rooms, and when the floor
boards were taken up a wreath of lilies
of the valley in good state OF preser.
walton was discovered"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-08-17

Hallock News The Democrats of
Minnesota are getting to be justta bit
arrogant. They imagine because they
have, by duke, succeeded in electing
two governors they do what they
please. Their seif-conf1dence is due
to have q severe Jolt this fail. There
never was time when this state was
stronger in Republican sentiment than
now, nor was there ever a time: when
there was greater reason why one
should be q Republican and feel proud
Of It than right now.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-08-17
\ Bridge Went Down

"A traction engine belonging to
Meyers Bros, OF Adrian went
through bridge one day last week
aud fell into the water a distance
Of seven or eight feet below.
Three persons were on the engine
at the time, but managed to get
free from the, wreckage within a
short time and escaped with few
bruises. Peter and Gerhard Lenz
and Chizum Bros, received 100000
for getting the wreck out of the
creek, completing the work in one
and one haIf days - Ellsworth
News.