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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
steoccoo Lsos.y Fer Day Lssor.r.

LEdi1gron. Mfch-- Nov Ie.-John c Jeans. a day Izb0rer. has been be- cuezrhed s100ann0 hv an aunt Anna T. Jeans Of Philadelphia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
cort.Iyos Plans ssooooooo eo,s I,,v.

N~s VI --aas rSss-sSs~4- ESE81 tss4e
 Washington. NcT- 16--In an effort tc draw fr9n secret hidinc places some of the nsonpy whfch has Eee8 taken rat # the hanks. trust c0nran5es and o1iseT depslsitG-iss since the EnznrfsI furry devel0T-i Secretary CsEseIyozI. ir is said. intends t0 order an Essue of Panama canal bou1s. amouztfzx prub- ably to s501ooJo CT more
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
Standard Oil Dividend of s1o.

New York, Nov. 16.-A quarterly div idend of S10 a share was declared by the Standard Oil company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
MRS, BRADLEY ABUSED.
Woman Slayer Had Been 0stra- sized by Brown, Lawyer Says.
RUSHED AT HER WITH CURSES
Twas Then She Shot Victim, Counsel Declares. Hardly Realizing Nature of Her Act In Her Crazed Condition. Held Her as Slave.


 Washington, Nov. 16.-A sensation
 loving throng heard the life story of
 Mrs. Annie NJ. Bradley, now being tried here for the murder of ex-Senator Arthur Brown of Utah, told in plain language that made many of the wo- men in the courtroom drop their eyes. It was q dramatic story tcld in clear, biting words by George P. Hoover, counsel for Mrs. Bradley, who outlined to the jury the defense.
 The prosecution rested it's case at 12:15 o'clock, with less than three min utcs' testimony and that immatcrial from Max Brown, son of the murdered man. Immediately after the noon re- cess Attorney Hoover outlined the de fense, after which court adjourned un- tt! Monday.
 Turned Of With $2oo.
 Mir. Hoover, who is one Of the youn- gest lawyers in Washington, made a profound impression during his recital of the defense. He told how Mrs. Bradley first met Brown when both were deeply interested in politics in Utah and how for a long period their friendship was that of ordinary cir cumstances. He declared he would prove that in the spring of 1906, q few months before Mrs. Bradley shot Sen ator Brown, she became the mother of the third child of which Brown was the father. This child died. He as serted that when Mrs. Bradley came to Washington in December she was just recovering from an illness caused by her experience with Brown and that three times previous to that period Brown personally was not blameless under similar circumstances.
 The lawyer asserted that after the death of Browns second wife in Au- gust, 1905, Brown assured Mrs Brad ley that he would marry her imme- diately after she had obtained di- vorce from her husband, that the Bradleys were divorced and that the wedding of Mrs. Bradley and Brown was set for some time in June, 1906; that Brown put Mrs. Bradley off from time to time and finally left Utah with out seeing her, leaving S200 for her, with the message that she would get no more from him.
 Was Insane When Shot Was Fired
 Mir. Hoover said he would prove that Mrs. Bradley was insane when she fired the fatal shot. that insanity was hereditary in her family and that her physical condition at the time of the murder was sufficiently grave to have her mind. He said 1t would be shown that two aunts of Mrs. Brad ley had been insane and that the in- sanity of one of them. a Mrs. Shrews- bury. had hOmlcidal tendencies.
 It would he shown. Mir. Hoover said. 1 hat after Brown had wormed himself | nto Mrs. Bradleys affections he had | Ter so nStraCiZed that she could not go | pack to her family and maintained a complete domination over her. Brown. le declared, held her as his slave, and l he was utterly dependent upon him. 1 The lawyer then proceeded to give the names of witnesses. one of them Judge Henderson. who was formerly law ,artner of Senator Brown. and who, he aid. had severed his partnership be- ause of Browns treatment of Mrs. Bradley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16

F. Els there any way to in- crease ones heisht7
 4. It is asserted that hanging by the hands from a horizontal bar. stretching the arms as far toward
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
Had a Pistol ~FOr Brown

James Brnwn. wat, hman at inc Brown home in Salt Lake testified at he morning session that MrS- Bradley 'ame to the Brown house on the even ng of Nov. 27. 19nG.
 ''I heard her rome through the gate" re said and went up the front yard Q seq what she wanted I told her [ lad instructions not to let any one In. IHd she said that she was Mrs. Brown.
 She rang ;he dnOrbeIl. and when he man came tO tho door she asked -o see MT Brown. He told her she souId not sea Mir Brown and shut the irrr. Then she went over and sat on he railing [ saw her take a pistol out r her eoat or some place and put 1t n her mIfT. Soon she went down the reFss and left the place"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
Rushed at Her. cursina.

Mir. Hoover said that Browns private secretary furnished Mrs. Bradley with the S200 to take her to California. hut that instead she came to Washington with the purpose of persuading Brown 10 lcgitimati"e their children by marry Ing he Mir Hoover coDtcndad that ibeFe had heen no premediintion in the killing of Brown but tEat Mrs Bradley had become much depressed when. up- on first entering Browns room at Q o'clock on Dec. $. she picked ID and read letter from a woman making an appointment in New York with him.
 We will show" he continued. that when at 2:30 o'clock of that afternoon Mrs. Bradley entered the room NIT. Brown was pale and agitated and asked her what she was doing there.
 "I have come here she replied. 70 zee if you will not do what you shoulI Tor my children
 He said that he would not and rushed upon ner with curses. When le rushed at her she fired the re ,olver. bat whether once or twi~e she 1nes not remember. Not until she heard inc sound of thp shots did she awaken from her dazpd condition"
 MT. Hoover said il would ha shown hat Brown had bought inc pistol with which he was killed and had given it Q Mrs. Bradley. telling her to Use 1t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16

c. L. Ills the population of St Louis greater than that of Bos- ton?
 A. According to the last census it is. St Louis had in 1900. SERBS people. while Boston had 5e0.Ssz. But Boston has very large subur- ban population. which St Lotus has not. Within twelve miles of the city hall in Boston there is a population of a million ani a quarter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16

Lee.-How are magnets made. and how are they charged so they will draw metals?
 A. The lodestOne is a natural magnet, and is not made. Soft iron may be magnetized by contact with a magnet A magnet may be made by passing a current of electricity through a wire wound about the tar of iron to be magnetized; this is called an eIectro-magnet.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.

The spring series of the public ex-
aminations of teachers for the several
districts ct Vernon county, will be held
as follows: HiIlsboro, March IA, Is,
and l6; La Fargo, March l9 and 20;
Viroqua, Court House, March %, H3,
25; De Soto. March, q and g.
Applicants VIII write on second grade
branches March II, %. All other dates
will be for third grade branches only.
Work will begin at 3 a. m. of the
first day. Applicants should come pre-
pared with pen, blotter, good legal cap
paper, and black ink.
All persons intending 10 teach in Yer
non county should attend a public ex-
animation. Special examinations viii
be given only in cases of necessity.
Standings (nOt to exceed five) will
be renewed, according to law, for those
who have taught one year and hay a
reasonable good institute recoro or
have taken other satisfactory means of
self-improvemept.
The branches win come in the follow
ing order:
First day-Agriculture. Geography,
Reading, History, Orthoepy, Theory
and Art of Teaching, Spelling.
Second day Arithmetic, Constitu-
tions, Grammar, Physiology, Manual
Penmanship.
In preparing for examination in The
ory and Art OF Teaching, study some
good text book on Pedagogy.
H. L. GARDNER,
County Superintendent
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13
THE U. S. SENATORIAL muDDLE.
May Not Elect Successor to Spooner
Till Late in March.

At Madison the complexity of the
United States senator succession thick
ems with each day. Besides the multi
plicity of candidates Congressman
Cooper and Esch, Hon. Isaac Steven
son, Senator Hatten and /. L. Lenroot
Attorney General Gilbert has, in re-
ply to request from the legislature,
submitted an opinion which cites law
precedent and custom to the effect that
the legislature should not elect a sue
cessor to Senator Spooner till his resig-
nation has actually taken effect, which
is named for May first. Because Of
this situation matters pertaining to the
election are in the air and at this writ
ing there is no certainty when voting
will commence in the two houses. The
caucus may be held at such date as the
joint caucus committee may fix upon.
There are l03 republican members Of
the legislature in joint ballot. hence it
win require 50 votes to nominate in
caucus. With the multiplicity Of can
didates no one processes to believe that
any candidate in the field has anything
approaching a majority.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13
GENOA.

South Ridge Earch live having fine
weather Farmers are busy getting up wood TO
saw; John Shislcr chine down the road with his
gasoline engine and saw, yesterday Olaf Ella
son has hired out 10 Ole Trrastad for the eoming
summer Charley and Grace Witchcraft visited
at F. Hanson's last Friday evening Nea Bur
dick Of Dakota Is visiting friends and relatives
here Mrs Chris Wapp and mother-in-law visit
ed al J. Muellers Sunday Rhinard Hanson of
Nottingham ridge visited at ii. Eliason last Sun
Jay Andy Davis is on the sick list. Gustav
and Clara Larson and Eva knOwer Of Viroqua,
visited with the latters parents over Sunday
Mrs NJ Witchcraft returned last Friday after
sey ara tteeks visit with her son and daughter
near Retca- Luther Baiken visited with Ell
mer Hanses IN th, 3rd Some of the people on
lhe ridge attended the dance at Bernt Pederson's.
last Friday night, and all enjoyed a good time
The Hanson school viii close next Friday. after a
successful Ellen Davis visited with her parents
over Sunday Fritz Walters was on the ridge one
day last week John McIIees out driving
last Sunday Olaf Elmer and Ella Hanson at
tended the birthday parly at their uncle'S place
Peter Bakken's near Stoddard last Saturday night
. Ole Traastad made trip on this end of the
ridge las. week A BUSY BEE
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13
Quarantine and It's Expense.

In the report just made public by the
state board of health it is stated that
''the right to quarantine on the part Of
municipality for the protection of its
citizens carries with it the necessity Of
properly disinfecting the premises be
fore quarantine is removed. The ex-
pense to be met by the town, village
or city.
When quarantine is established, the
placard should never be removed until
the house qoarantined is thoroughly
disinfected. II the inhabitants object
to disinfection, maintain quarantine
until that objection is overcome and
the work of making the premises safe
is completely done; 1880 cases Of small
pox were reported health officers Of the
various towns, incorporated villages
and cities during the two years ending
September 80. 1906.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13
SCHOOL Bo.ao coNvENrroa
Officials Gather tp Give and Take Ad-
vice. and Get New Ideas.

In accordance with statute providing
for same, school board conventions
were held in this county last week; one
at La Fargo on Friday, the other IN
this city on Saturday last. This W8s
the second time conferences. of that
character have been held. Those 0f
last year resulted in much good and It
is hoped and believed that the ones 93st
held will prove Of equal or greater Val-
ne. 4 9erv good attendance was had
at the La Fargo meeting, about la8
members Of school boards being pre-
sent. At the Viroqua meeting about
2z5 members participated and 5here
were also quite number Of visitors.
TIE convention gathered al he court
room in the court hoaea, Saturday
morning, and was called 10 GrdeF by
/ Superintendent G6rGner, who opened
the program with talk va 0ii-
t.ons as | Find Them. He spoke Of
the reed of good, comfortable school
houses, good apparatus and also sup
( Elementary readers.
{ (. v WerEicl had for his topic the
/ Employment Of Teacher and said
school boards should exercise great
care III hiring them that q few dollars
should not stand iu the way of hiring "a
4
Good teachers should be retained II
possible. as long as they continued lo
give satisfaction. He reproved the g.}.-
Jug of recommendations by members Of
boards to unsuccessful teachers, merely
as a personal favor.
Chas l.. Harper, chief clerk OF the
state department of education, was the
first speaker at the afternoon session
He took the place of L. N. Wood, rural
school inspector, who was unable 10 be
present on account of illness. Mr.. Har-
per asserted that there was always
more or less trouble in every district,
that whenever you found one entirely
free OF turmoil. it would be a district
! consisting of o1ly one person. He out
hnened the duty of the board and told
what they could do to establish a har-
monious feeling between teachers, pup
il and parents. Mr.. Harper urged
that they visit the schools quite often
and consult with the teacher. That
! they must support them in matters per-
tanning TO order and discipline. Also
advocated having large play grounds to
give pupils room to work off their su-
periuous physical energy, as it would
be conducive 10 better study.
/ A, O. Thompson of the Richland Ccn-
ter teachers training school, made
/ plea for practical education. He
believed that actual demonstration
/ should accompany the presentation Of
studies aud gave illustrations of how
I it might be done His remarks We're
lattentively listened to.
The convention can be counted 3 sue
I cess in every respect and augura well
for those 20 come in the future
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13
When you buy disc of Chas. 5
Slack & Co. you get good one

When you buy disc of Chas. s.
Slack & Co. you get good one.
Good work mare, with foaI, at
Chas. S. Slack &c Go. and some two
year old colts, Percheron stock.
VIM. Hayter has sold his dwelling
in the Coe addition to Mr.. Thompson,
father Of l.. S. Thompson, our miller.
There will be service in Kickapoo,
next Sunday The north side aid so
ciety will meet at Mrs. 0. B. l'ortney's s
on March l9.
Call in at Tibbits-Cameron' office
before buying that bill Of lumber. We
win be friends even If we don't sell
you your bill
The Gale, sure drop" and the
BLACK Hawk" edge drop are the plant
ers to buy Examine them at Chas s.
Slack g. Cos. this week.
Eastern Star Order initiated candi.
dates at their regular meeting on Tues
day. Refreshments were served and a
pleasant evening passed.
Ole J. Fjosne arrived from Sklol-
den, Norway, on Tuesday, after an
eight months visit with relatives there.
He viii again make his home near Lib
erty Pole.
Those fine sulky and walking plows
and lever spring tooth and pug tooth
harrows are taking the farmers eye.
Also Little Willie. the best core and
tobacco cultivator on earth. See them
and leave yo.r order this week. with
Chas. S. Slack 4 Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13
ReAIEstate Tran.fers.

Thos. A. Tolrud, manager of the
Vernon County Land company, reports
real estate transfers as follows the
past week:
Ole P. Berge to Alvin Mason, l5
acres east of the citr formerly owned
by David Liewrance
Mrs G. w. Graves 10 J. S, Thayer,
lot in the .'McMichaer' bick north
east of the high school, where Mr.
Thayer will build residen.e this sea-
son.
Clement Haugen to Alert Skolaas,
$50 acres in the town of Coon.
l.. M. Weistenbarg to Will Andersen,
so acres in the, town of jefferson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13

Following are the marriage licenses
.ssued by the coGnty clerk during the
past week: Peter Olson and Balma
Peterson both of Westby; Earnest De-
Witt and Pansy Worthington both Of
Forest, Elmer Sheldon and Julia suren-
son both of Sterling.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13
NaRTn nAKorALANn.

17AKE A TRIP TO SHELDON, RANSOM
county. North Dakota, and see the Ransom
Go Immigration Associations land They HAYS
sort of the best ialid tine stale. improved an
wild. ia The Red River Valley country at $40 peg
acre ard up In large tracts at $3.50 per acre ami
up.
They have recently bought the Carrin0tan and
Casey farm of II 900 acres in south Foster cgntg
and viii sell it iu tracts 20 suit. TINS comprises
some of tine best land ia the state aud is close 70
railroads ard markets.
They also have Alberta Canada. land at s. g.
Sl2 per aero.
Inquire Of Edward o Everson viroqua. WIS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13

John Severson will sell at public auc-
tion on his farm, one mile east of Yiro-
qua, on Saturday, March 20, his live
stock, farm machinery, vehicles, grain
and household goods. Sale commences
at 10 O'clock
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13

Andrew Hoveland announces an aue-
ton sale to be held at his residence in
the village of Springville, on Saturday,
March l6 Considerable personal pi 1-
perty will be offered for sale nm
Jacobson. auctioneer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13
Farm sloek and DA,ry Noie ;.

The marketing of hogs since Octob-
er, together with the prices that have
been paid, indicate continued good
market for some months to come.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13

On Tuesday, March 10, on his farm
81 miles south of Coon Valley, Clement
Hougan holds a sale Of live stock, farm
machinery, grain and household goods,
commencing at O'Clock. Free lunch
at noon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13

Martin Everson will hold an auction
sale on his place II miles south Of Fol-
som on March Is. Thirty head of cat
tie, eight head of horses and quantity
of machinery are among the property
offered for sale.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13

q. d. Cliff has been doing lot Of
bailing hay this winter and recently
shipped sever'4l car loads for John
Gross of Bea. Greek which netted him
$14.40 per TIN after an freight and
commissions had been deducted He is
now bailing and shipping for Gene
Reed. Viola Intelligencer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13
letter TO W. A. Curtis.

Dear sir We shall feel Obliged il
you write Us how you came out ON your
FIRST few jobs Devoe, as to gallons eX
pected and used
Take Job A. You made your price
expecting to use rs gallons Deyoe, and
used Is. J1 r. You expected to use
Is and used 10. And Tell as what paint
YOU had used before. OF course, you
Judge Devoe by what you hive used
before.
Here's how few came out.
A Needham's $ painter, Ida Grow
la, estimated gallons for his houat
and returned gallons.
The High School building at S0uiE
Rapids was painted inside and out l92J
summer. Painter estimated 20 gallons.
but had to return 10.
The painter for Henry Kirch. Mazo-
nanie, Wis. said that IL would require
Ii gallons to do a job When the job
was finished he had six gallons lefti
was probably figuring on a basis OF isad
and oil.
our agent at Richlaud Centre Wis
writn.. VIM. Keegau, farmer near
Bear Valley. painted his house. He'd
ALWAYS used 2 gallons Of mixed paint
previously Sold him seven gallon BE
returned one.
Sid Ghastin, painter for a Archie
Waterloo. Wis. said he d need ten gal
Ions Of Devoe lead-and-zinc. 50 did
Mr.. Humphrey. the dealer. After
two coat Job. had five gallons left The
same house had one coat lead ard oil
Some years before and took eight gal
Ions.
Edward Harper Of Mt. Sterling. ILL.,
said he needed II gallons of paint fol
his house. based on estimate of leading
painters. Our agent, Mr. Brooks fig
ured - gallons would do. II did
You see how it goes. Even the best
painters can't guess little enough at
first. Yours truly
FW DEvoE & Co
New York and Chicago
J. +. Nuzum sells our paint
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13

ELSIE MUNYoN was born in the town of Frank
lin, Vernon county. August s. 1887 and died at her
home near Toweryille. February "a. She moved
to the town OF Utica Crawford county. with her
parents in 1899. where she grew 70 young woman
hood Elsie was loved and admired by both young
and old She possessed a most loving an = ind
disposition, looking always for the JOY an, 1n-
fort of others. rather than seeking TO enjoy shat
she had rightly earned. Her death came as a
shock to her kindred and friends She had not
been in the best of health for time but moth
ing to give an alarm of anything serious until
Wednesday afternoon. February q. when she
quickly suecumbed TO heart failure. The mother
and the brother, and sisters stricken with
grief for it still fresh in their minds that the
husband ard father had been taken from them in
the same way only little over year ago. II is
hard to know reconcile the mysteries in this
world but it is comforting to aching hearts
to know that Heavenly Father doeth all things
we'll
The funeral services were held at Liberty Pole
Saturday March 2. and the body laid TO rest by
the side of her father in the beautiful little
terry Of that place Rev l.. E Peckham of Sol
diers Grove. conducted the services
The family has the sympathy of the entire com
munity in this hour of sadness L. E. p.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13

DR.. Brewer, the celebrated physi-
clan, is considered the most successful
physician in chronic diseases in the
state. For years he has regularly Wis
tied the places that he now visits,
which alone is p4oof Of his success. All
diseases Of the throat. heart liver
lungs. etc. are cured by DIR. Brewer Z
a cure Is possible. Iffailing in health
can consult DR. Brewer with confidence
on his ne.l visit to Hotel Dragne III
this city. N Wednesday, Marcn goth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13
Said or Written 10 the Censor.

NJ. Westphal, Peterson, Mime
sofa: Enclosed Please ind payment
for subscription TO CENSOR. Ne waut
the paper 1t is like dear old friend
that brings US greetings every week
from a place that is still dear to us. y
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13

That "a bushel of March dust is
worth king s ransom" " is an old Eng
lish maxim We have sometimes
thought that :. reasonably Try March
with not too low temperature was
not an unfavorable beginning Of the
season. Blu. ''praise the fineness Of a
day that is passed and Of a season
about the first Of November
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13

1t is reported that Chas. Curry Of
Readstown Is about to move to West
Prairie where he will operate factory
this season. Charles is a fine cheese
maker and West Prairie dairymen are
fortunate in securing an expert cheese
maker.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13
DEATH NOTICES,

Lorenzo. only child of Emmett and Geneva Hall
died at their home in the town of Carter, Forest
county. February 2S aged one MONTH three
weeks and days. The young parents have the
sympathy of the entire community in their first
crraa
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-03-13

From Missoula, Mont, Ed M. Min
shall writes: "We are all well and
getting along fine. We have hs3 nice
spring v Gather all during February,