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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
WAR ON POSTCARDS.
Chicago In Crusade Agaist Picture
Display.

Chicago, August 22.-Residents OF
Hull House applied to the local postal
authorities for an inspector to investi-
gate some of the displays of postal
cards in certain of the stores along
Halsted street.
These cards have gone from bad to
worse said one of the residents, land
have awakened in the children of the
neighborhood an eager and unwhoIe-
some interest. Even when the cards
are beyond their purse, the display in
the windows draws a crowd of young.
sters self-conscious and tittering. 1t
makes sickening spectacle, worse in
every way than the scent theaters
which the municipal authorities have
curbed"
Among The Objectionable cards are
some displaying glimpses of girls in
abbreviated costumes, pictures of
Peeping Tom and others with broadly
farcical scenes.
At the postoff1ce it was stated that
the government, while wiling to CO.
operate with the local authorities in
the suppression of the indecent cards
had no actual jurisdiction until the
cards were in the mails. Then they
could be traced to the sender and the
latter held responsible.
Postal Inspector McAfee has been
working with Detective Woodbridge
of the chief of policies Office" said the
chief clerk of the inspection depart.
ment. ''The two have run down a
good many cases, with Woodbridge,
however, making the arrests. We
should advise Hull Horse to apply to
Chief Shippy fci immediate results .
Considerable latitude is assumed
by the postal department in passing
on the chara cter of the postal cards.
though in prosecuting the sender the
government must submit its case to
the courts. A good many hundred
cards are confscatei during the
month, it is said. So far as possible,
the government notifies The manufac-
turers that they are selling r-1-z2.a2il-
able matter and liable to trouble at
the hands of the sender.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
BIG SUIT is SETTLED,
Heirs of DR.. John Rice Divide Estate
of $4,000.

Waukesha, Wis, Aug. 22.-The mat
ter of the estate of John A. Rice, de-
ceased, was settled before Judge
Lueck In the circuit court, and what
promised to be one of the most sensa-
tional will contests ever tried in Wis
consin is at an end DR. John A. Rice,
who died last year, was a pioneer res
ident of Merton, this county, and
noted as an insanity expert at the
Guiteau trial. He left an estate val
ued at about 100000.
| His will was peculiar, as In it the
testator practically disinherited his
only living child Mrs. Mar r. Cowie,
wife of Fred G.. Cowie OF this city.
Three fourths of tie estate vas left to
the three children of his deceased
son, Frank Rice, namely Lulu G.
Rice, Ray Francis Rice and Magdale-
ma Rice, the latter being a minor, who
live with their mother at Hartland.
This was conditioned that in case of
the death of one or all of these heirs
within a period of 16 years from the
death of the testator their share was
to go to Lloyd Cowie, a son of Mrs.
May Cowie; In case of his death to
his sister, May r. Cowie, Jr., and In
case of her death within the 16 years,
TO her older brother, Gordon Cowie
The estate was left in trust for 16
years, George w. Strohmeyer, the Mil
waukee banker and Libbie Allerdice,
ihousekeeper for the testator for many
years, being named as trustees with
out bond
Small allowances were provided out
of the income for the education of
Llyod Cowie and the support Of the
three children Of frank Rice during
the life of the trust. The contest was
started by Mrs. May r. Cowie, the
only child Of the testator, and the two
adult children OF Frank Rice, who
were represented by Ryan, Merton &
Newbury Nath. Pereles & Sons ap-
peared for George w. Strohmeyer, and
Connell G. Weidner for Libbie Aller-
dice. G. Holmes Daubnef of this city
was guardian ad Item for the Cowie
MINUS anu IiehIy Lochney lot IhS
minor grandchild of the testator,
Magdalena Rice. The attorneys fees
in the case are said to have aggre-
gated nearly $4,000
The settlement provides for divi-
sion Of the estate between the tive
families, each to receive half, and that
all of the income be paid semi-annu-
ally, each family TO receive half The
will. All parties interested agree TO
the settlement. and evidence was
taken as to its reasonableness. The
object of the settlement was to pre-
vent further complicated and sensa-
tional litigation,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
To Be Buried Friday.

Milwaukee, Aug 22.--The funeral OF
" lillian II. Surles, late general agent
Of the Northwestern Mutual Life In
suranca company will be held Friday
afternoon, at 2;3O O'Clock, from st.
James Episcopal church, Grand ave
nue., the friends leaving the family res
idence, 252 Twenty street, at :
O'Clock. The funeral win be under
the auspices of Kilbourn lodge, No. 8.
F and A. NJ. with Wisconsin com
mandery, No. l, Knights Templar, act
ing as escort. At the church the serv-
ices will be conducted by Rev.
George f. Burroughs. in the absence
OF Rev. Frederick Edwards of 81
James. Interment will be at Forest
Home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
NEW CORPORATION

Articles of Incorporation have been
filed in the Office of Secretary of State
F'raar as follows:
Rel Cliff Land & Lumber Co, Linn
tied, Superior, capital stock $500, 900;
incorporators, Edward L. Cass, Joel
S. Gates and Myrtle H Stewart
WfsconsinIdaho Mining Co, New
York, filed articles and statement
to operate in Wisconsin. The CAPT.
tai stock is 100000 and the Wiscon-
sin interests $4,000 The Wisconsin
representative is A. A. Townsend of
Shullsburg.
Gibbons-Houge Lumber Co. Sun
Prairie. by f. c. Gibbons, president,
and Angus MCGOWAN, secretary, filed
on amendment changing the name to
Gibbons Lumber Co.
Callapooia & Rock Creek Timber
Co, Washbun, by Olaf NJ. Olson,
president, and r. B. Prince, secretary,
filed an amendment increasing the
capital stock from 100000 to $780,
600.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28

they are acting under the direc.
charge of the park commissioners.
who. under the charter, have full
charge of the parks, and moreover,
that it does not base its actions on
the ground of dominion over the park
but as the authorized agent of the
park commission. The public believes
the earthquake victims now have been
cared for long enough.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
Shot by a Gambler.

Terre Haute, Ind, Aug. 22.-Claude
Boyd, aged 81 years. was shot and It
is thought fatally injured at Stoy, ILL.,,
by Frank Myers, professional gam
bier, who has been in the vicinity
but short time and was the result
of quarrel over card game. Both
parties had been drinking Myers is
in jail at Robinson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
REFUGEES WANT TO STAY.
Relief Corporation Restrained From
Removing Them.

San Francisco. August 22-The
earthquake relief corporation was
served with temporary injunction
restraining it from ordering earth
quake refugees from the parks. The
order was issued at the instance of
LIS. Ellen Filburn. The restraining
order is based upon the ground that
the corporation is tresspasser upon
the public parks; is damaging the
premises and is without authority to
demand the refugees exit
The corporation officials say that
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
TO RETURN TO JUMPERS.
Burning Bush" Says Olga LundeIl
viii Come Back to the Fo.1.

Waukesha Wis, Ass. 22.-The
current issue of the Burning 6Ish,
the official publication Of the Holy
Jumpers, makes che prediction that
Olga Lmdell, the 17-year-old Sac City
(Ia) girl, recently released from the
sect by habeas corpus proceedings,
viii return to the Fountain house in
October when sue becomes of age. The
article asks the prayers of the sect
that she may have the convictions to
return. A ridiculous cartoon of the
girls mother, Mrs Anna Lundeli, by
a Burning Bush artist. also appears in
the article
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
Fourth Victim May pie.

Pittsfied, Mass, Aug. 2O-Miss
Mary Root. the most seriously injured
of the two survivors of the automo-
bile accident at Great harrington
Sunday in which the other three mem
bers of an automobile party were in
stantly killed, was reported to be in
a dying condition at the Pittsfield
hospital. She has not recovered con
seriousness.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
Suicide at State Home.

Green Bay, Wis, Aug. 22.-John An.
tone Hamm Of sheboygan committed
suicide at the state home here, by
stabbing himself in the throat with
razor. His body was found in his
room lying in pool of blood. Illness
was the cause of the suicide.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
Ii Crosse people ceIebrate.

La Crosse, Wis. Aug. 22.-Business
was suspended in La Crosse yesterday
to give the people an opportunity to
get together for a monster boosting"
Fifteen thousand attend
ed booster" exercises at Myrick park.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28

Millsbury. Mass. Aug 22.--The con
diton Of Mrs Louisa Taft. mother of
Secretary Taft, remains unchanged.
Her physicians stated yesterday that
she had comfortable and quiet
night.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28

London, Aug 22-John Goldie. a
famous steeplejack, met death by a
fan from the Towend chimney, said to
be the highest in the world. The
chimney is 44S feet high
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28

The race was three times to wind
ward and return two miles to a leg.
The wind was about eight knots, and
very shifty. The Virginia, o. Y. c.,
lead all around the course until the
last leg, but on the last quarter mile
to the home buoy, the boat got in a
shift of wind and began jibing, with
the result that Buccaneer crept in
ahead and won the race.
Oodyks, Steve Davis boat, repre-
senting Neenah-Nodaway Yacht club
won the class A race Tuesday by a
margin of two minutes and twenty
seven seconds over Minnetonka The
summary:
| Boat and club Time
Oodyks, Nennah Nodaway =. .2:30:27
Minnetonka, Minnetonka Psi 81
| Glyndwr, Oshkosh .2:34: so
1roubadour, White Bear ...2:35:1S
Pats H., Pistakee ....... 2:35: so
Black Point, Lake Geneva ...3:37:57
Clhosa Butte des Mortes 800. .2:40: So
Back from Oshkosh.
Fred NJ Brown of the Mendoza
Yacht club, presided at the meeting
of the executive committee of the IN
land Lake Yachting association in
| Oshkosh. After AN amendment to the
rules was carried authorizing the
, holding of the annual regatta else
where than Oshkosh, Mr.. Brown in
! vited the yachtsmen to Madison
( The Minnetonka yacht club, however,
had been making strenuous efforts 10
secure the big meet for a long time,
so Madison withdrew. 1t is thought
tnat the regatta will be held here in
1911.
By that time the local club will be
stronger and better, and the enter
tainment given the visitors will be
of the kind In keeping with the stand
ard of Madison hospitality. The new
club house will have a honelike air,
and it is thought that many additions
will have been mace Big that time
that is if the club continues to grow
in the future as |: has in the past
/ year.
The officers elected at the Oshkosh
meeting are:
President-Congressman William
Lorir1er of Chicago.
Secretary and treasurer-T. E. Haw-
kins, Minneapolis.
Executive committee-Herbert L.
Clark, Oshkosh; Fred Brown, Madi.
son; A. j. Cooley. Council Bluffs. Ia
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28

Reginald De Koven has gone to ono
of the German seas in hope Of recov-
ering his health.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28

George AIDE has finished four-act
comedy for w H. Crane ard named
Z Father and the Boys.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
RATE LAW
NO FIzzLE
DECLARES SECRETARY TAFT IN
AN OHIO SPEECH.
FAV0RS TARIFF REVISION

Believes in Policy of Protection but
Would Make Careful Modification
After the Presidential Election
Holds That Control Of Corporations
Is the Vital Necessity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
FIRST IRONS PLACED.
Progress Made IN Work on New
Capitol.

Madison, Aug %.
The first Of the heavy iron supports
and T irons for the new west wing
of the capitol were placed in position
yesterday and progress was also made
on the placing Of the granite blocks
OF the exterior walls.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-08-28
MINNEToNkA YACHT WINS.

Bucaneel fakes Class 3 Event in
Oshkosh Regatta.
Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. 22.-Buccaneer
of the Minnetonka Yacht club, won
yesterdays race in Glass B of the In
land Lakes yachting association re
gatta. The time was as follows:
The Washington bee., 1907-08-10
COME ONE COME ALL

10000 people expected grand barbecue and free
picnic to 10000 children Deanwood Park Deanwood c. Labor
Day, September 1907 from 20 pm given nv the
Great Cosmopolitan Temple Baptist Church. zo8 o street north
west Rev Simon P w Drew, DID, Phi pastor; benefit of raising
$4,000 for building fund
p. M-Platform meeting The noted speaker Mr. p IT W.
will be the of the day,
Short addresses will be delivered by Rev Mcdonald DID
Pastor OF Concord Baptist Church Albany, n V Rev l. B. Tsbv
DID, pastor OF Mt Gilead Baptist Church. New York Ctv Rev F
n Mcdaniel 3D. of Fountain Baptist Church. Summit
j. Mr. J. A Landlord MS Pro sident of the Business raos
Washington D. c. Judge E NJ Hewlett; Editor W. Calvin Chase
OF The Bee, and Rev. J. B. Mclaughlin, DID, of this ctv
AT pm the will take place person CATCHING m
pig by the tail will be awarded the pig
Music by New Waldorf Orchestral Prof J. Smith director
MS picnic IS open to ALL regardless of SEX denomination
ADMISSION adults, 25 cents children under Il years accompanied
by parent guardian, free
The Washington bee., 1907-08-10
MRS. JONES MARRIED.

On July 10, 1907, the marriage of Mrs.
Mary E. Jones and Mr. Archibald L.
Billows was solemnized by the Rev.
J. NJ. Townsend of the A. NJ. Z. Church
at Pittsburg.
1t may perhaps interest the host Of
friends which Mrs. Jones has here IN
the city to read the following clipping
from Pittsburg paper:
Archibald l. Billows, Of 22 Oyerhill
street. the well-known Union Station
barber, was the next Of long list Of
persons to appear before Clerk Watson
for a marriage license. His flowing
white beard looked out of place when
he stepped up and said: I guess you
don't gnd them as young as very often
do YOU? yes, occasionally answered
the clerk.
Mr.. Billows and his bride-to-be, Mrs
Mary E. Jones, signed the application
and then gave the facts necessary to
get a license. Mr. Billows said he was
seventy-two years old, and had been
married before. Mrs. Jones has been
a resident Of Washington, D. C., and
confessed to the age OF siXty-nine years.
She was also married once before.
AS though Cupid were trying to
show what power he wields over the
human heart, the next couple which
was brought to the desk was in sharp
contrast to Mr.. Billows and Mrs. Jones.
Miss Mary E. Tilghman, one OF
Washingtou's successful school teachers,
was married during the past week to a
gentleman from Pittsburg. Her future
home will be in Pittsburg. This tol-
lows closely the wedding Of Miss Bea-
son. who received an unusual number
of wedding presents when she was mar
ried a short while ago. West Washing
ton is being heard from.
The Washington bee., 1907-08-10
DR.. AND MRS. ALLEN GIVEN A
RECEPTION.
Iefferson City. No, August

Jefferson City, Mo, August I,
DR.. and Mrs. B. F. Allen, of Lin
coin Institute, Jefferson City, Mo-, were
rendered an elegant reception, compli-
mentary to their recent marriage, by
Prof s. G. Murray and wife at their
beautiful suburban residence in East
Dunklin street.
This reception assumed somewhat the
form of a garden party, and the lawn
was illuminated by japanese lanterns,
whose mellow glow, combined with the
pretty evening costumes of the ladies,
produced most pleasing effect The
dress worn BY Mrs. Allen was of pink
lowered silk null, trimmed with narrow
mink velvet and lace. The parlors and
dining room were beautifully decorated
with palms and ferns The color scheme
being pink and white, the table was dec
Grated with pink and white carnations
and illuminated by candles with pink
shades; the centerpiece was Of dainty
Mexican drawn work, plate and tumbler
covers of the same,
The Washington bee., 1907-08-10
BISHOP SMITH.

Rt. Rev. J. w. Smith, AM, DID,,
will preach at Galbraith Church, Sunday
at II am. Bishop Smith is one of the
ablest preachers in the country, and the
people of Washington will do we'll to
hear him. DR.. Corrothers, pastor Of
above church, says he is one Of the best
writers in the country, white or black.
Bishop Smiths elevation to the bench
has proven a great blessing to the whole
Church, and if Bishop G. w. Clinton
is transferred to another diocese a very
strong effort will be made to bring
Bishop Smith to preside over the Wash
ington diocese.
Bishop Smith is a warm friend OF DR..
Corrothers. The two men are much
alike. Both are independent, brave and
fearless in the performance OF their
duties. Bishop Smith, by his kind and
fair treatment of his ministers, has gain
ed their confidence and love. If the con-
tinues to grow it is believed that he will
become one Of the leading Negro bisl-
OBS in America.
The Washington bee., 1907-08-10

Mrs. Murray was highly compliment
ed by all present for the artistic ar
rangement and beautiful appearance Of
everything. Punch was served at in
teryals and covers were laid for thirty
guests. The menu was dainty, delicious
and well served.
a fine musical program was given. an
interesting feature of the same being
the rendition of beautiful song, MY
Sweetheart Is Brave and True" the
words Of which were composed by the
hostess.
DR.. Allen voiced the sentiments of all
the guests in his happy and highly ap-
preciative remarks to Prof. and Mrs.
q. s. Murray at the close of the recep-
ton.
The Washington bee., 1907-08-10
DIR. VERNON LEAVES

Register w. T. Vernon left the city
Monday evening for the West. He will
go to St Joseph, Mo, to deliver an ad-
dress to labor organizations at the Tri-
State Exposition. He will be the guest
of honr, While there he will attend a
meeting Of the building committee of
the board Of trustees of his institution.
From there he will attend the meeting
of the Business League While there
he will do all in his power to make
the meeting of the Business League a
success, because it is to meet in his
State.
The Bee will publish excerpts from
the great speech of Register Vernon
which he will deliver to the labor or
The Washington bee., 1907-08-10
NOTICEI NO

~ III NJ 1CE!! NOllOE /! ?
Don't forget the great Open-Air Meet
ing to be held at Madre's Park, Eckfng-
ton, D. C., Sunday September 8, and
Sunday, September IS, 1907 under the
auspices of the Great Cosmopolitan
Temple Baptist Church, Rev. Simon P.
w. Drew, pastor, at which time some
of the greatest and most distinguished
preachers of the United States wiz
preach, including L. E Twisby, ID,
pastor of the great Mount Gilead Bap-
fist Church; Rev. c. H. Mcdonald, D.
D., pastor of the Concord Baptist Ch.:
Rev. z. n. Mcdaniel, DO, pastor Of
the Fountain Baptist Church, Summit,
n. J.; Secretary of the Negro Baptist
Preachers Union OF New York; Rev.
n. 5. Epps, pastor of the great Mercy
Seat Baptist Church; Rev. R. J. Brown,
pastor Of the great Day Star Baptist
Church; Rev. George II. Sims, DID,.
pastor of the great Union Baptist Ch.
Rev. Granville Hunt, B.A., pastor of
Grace Baptist Church, and the great
giant preacher of preachers, Rev. Chas-
5. Morris, ID, LID, pastor of the
Old Mother Church of New York. and
other stars will be heard, to end up with
a great thanksgiving and the last pic
mic Of the season, to be held Thursday,
September 70, at Madre's Park. Eek
ington, d. c., for the benefit to raise
5000 toward the building fund of the
above-named church, and to give a days
outing to Sunday schools and public
schools of the District of Columbia. All
children under fourteen years Of age
will be admitted free, but they must
be accompanied by parents or guardians
Admission, adults, rs cents.
For information address or call Rev.
Simon P. w. Drew, DID, PhD presi-
dent Of the William Mckinley Normal
and Industrial School, of Alexandria,
Va, president OF the National Negro
Evangelistical Convention CT America,
and the honored pastor of the great
Cosmopolitan Temple Baptist Church;
residence, 2oI4 Eighth street northwest,
Washington, D. c.
The Washington bee., 1907-08-10
COLORED PRIEST.

Rev.. ]. Plantevigne, of St. Joseph
Seminary, Baltimore, Nd, was in the
city last Sunday, the guest of Misses
Florence and Alice Williams. of 1903
Pierce Place northwest. This distin-
guished young man will be ordained a
priest in December, with twenty young
white priests He was entertained by
Messrs. Butler, Dent and Gillem and the
Misses Williams.
The Washington bee., 1907-08-10

Frst Grand Picnic OF the Elder Mems Immediate Relief Asoca
uo Nreen Willow Park Anacosia, D. c. Tuesday August "a
1907 Refreshments at moderate prices Gates open nm Ad
MISSION IS cents Tickets to be had from member Of committee
Ionhlee OF Arangements:-R. K. Washington chairman.
+ ASTON George W. Stewart LLouis H. Mutt John NJ Proctor
James T. Burls, F. Clark w. H. Washington w H. Butler Stew
art NJ. Lewis. ~
Ohcers OF Associaton-Thomaas W. West president: w #
Burls recording secretary; Nelson Booker treasurer
The Washington bee., 1907-08-10

has ore of the best congregations in
the city.
Bishop Smith will preach Sunday at
II am, and the pastor at 8 pm. DR..
Corrothers will leave for Boston, Mass,
Monday night, to meet the Board Of
Bishops of the A. NJ. E Zion Church.
There will be about one hundred and
nifty men in attendance. Five or ten
will go from this city All Of the lion
men will go.
Rev. S. L. Corrothers will leave the
city Tuesday for Boston, Mass, to at
tend the Niagara Movement and the
Bishops Council.
The Washington bee., 1907-08-10

A very pretty wedding took place at
the residence of Mrs. Helen a. Hender-
son, 4z3 Florida avenue northwest, on
Wednesday evening, July 81. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. Joseph Car
ter and Miss Bertha Jackson, the bride
being a niece of Mrs. Henderson.
Long before the hour for the mar
rage the house was comfortably hlled
with friends and associates OF the BRIDE
and groom, together with large num-
her of friends and associates OF Mrs
Henderson. The marriage ceremony was
4 very pretty one, and was performed
nv the Rev. Father Olds, of St. Au-
g,Istine Church, of which the BRIDE IS
member. The bride carried a 6ouque'
Of beautiful white roses, and wore white
o-oandia trimmed with baby silk. MI
Forrest Carroll was groomsnlan, whlie
Mics Mabel Coleman acted as brides
maid After the ceremony the BRIDE
ard Groom received many congratula-
t;ons The gue-ts were served with
light refreshments,which were in abund,
a1ce Those present were the follow
ing: n,
in Mrs SIS Mason, Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
.sob Neil Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdaniel, Mrs
Dabney, Mrs. Lydia Jackson. Mrs Pet
tiford, Mrs. Paris Lyons, Mrs. Watson
/ Mrs Kennedy, Mr.. and Mrs. Overton
/ Mrs. Fillmore, DR.. William Tignor, Mr.
Henry Tignor. Mr.. and Mrs. J. 5. Jones
I Mr.. Peter Scott, and many others. III,
The Washington bee., 1907-08-10
VACATION RALLY.

There will be a vacation rally at Gal
braith Sunday The pastor, DR.. Cor
rothers will be away for some time. This
will be a good time for the members
and friends to contribute to man that
has stood for all that is right and best
in our Christian civilization, blessing
TO the Church and the race. Galbraith