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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-18
VERNON COUNTY CENSOR
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 10, 1907.
THE TIME AND PLACE DECIDED.

The first move looking to nomination
Of republican candidates for president
and ice-president of the United States
was taken in Washington, December z,
when Chicago, by large majority of
committeeman. was made choice of,
and June 10th the date set for the great
gathering. Chicago has guaranteed all
expense of the convection. Kansas
City and Denver were anxious to en-
terrain the convention, submitting in
ducements that we're tempting, but
Chicago was thought to be the more
central and better point.
For some days there was agitation
as to whether under convention rule
and long estal 'isbed precedent, Wis
consin could be permitted to depart
from the long-e. ablished rule (which
is to elect by congressional and state
convention) in choosing delegates to
the national convention. We have
law in this state which directing that
delegates at large and from congress
ional districts shall be chosen by the
primary election system at the time of
holding town, municipal and judicial
elections in the spring. Any contention
that the political parties in this state
are warranted in disobeying the law in
making choice of delegates should not
be considered. The law was enacted to
be obeyed, and the CENSOR sees no
reason why it should not be done. The
committee finally determined that in
cases where states have special laws
governing this matter the enactment
should prevail, settling completely the
question of how Wisconsin delegates
shall be chosen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-18
rst publication December II, 1901 8
PROBATE NOTICE.
Notice Of sale of Real Fstat

! ERNoN COUNTY CouRT-1N PROBATE
In the matter of the estate Of VIM Erickson.
deceased.
Notice Is hereby given. that by virtue and in
pursuance of an order Of license made hi said
matter, on the 4th day Of December. A. d. 1877
by the county court of said county the under
signed. will. the 4th day OF January 1905 AT 10
o'clock in the forenoon &C the Office OF Proctor 4
Proeror in the city W Niroqua Wisconsin offer
for sale at public auction, the following described
lands. to wit:
The southeast garter Of the southeast quarttr
OF section D. and the southwest quarter Of the
southwest quarter Of section "a township III
range IN Vernon county. Wisconsin
Terms OF sale. cash
Dated. December 9TH 1907
9. /. BoGGs. Administrator.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-18

A paper which processes to voice the
socialistic idea of many thousand in
America says that unless the capitals
tic classes surrender their power, it
will, "aided by its faithful army tear
the gates of hell from its hinges and
spill sulphurous fires across the con-
tinent." Happily no one pays any at
tention to such harangues because it
is we'll known that however much men
may differ in their views about social
conditions, there are no number Of men
in this country who do not place law
and order and liberty as a trinity to be
sacredly regarded. Wherever this is
not true, liberty falls and the republic
will perish. Elk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-18

Governor Davidson is receiving much
favorable commentator for his recent
utterance, given in an interview, OIL the
subject of protecting depositors in
state and national banks by having the
Federal and state government guarantee
deposits by small tax on banks as an
insurance fund against loss. He sp-
pears to be the first governor among
the many in the United States to sound
the initiative word.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-18

1t was bat few days ago that a
number of the big foreign insurance
companies, with much high sounding
furry, threatened, in the newspapers,
to withdraw from the state because of
some supposedly detrimental legislation
enacted at the late session of our state
legislature. The better of them have
recanted. People generally will uphold
enactments passed for the betterment
of conditions and protection of policy
holders in life insurance companies.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-18

Judge Brindley of La Crosse, handed
down ruling that divorced persons
may go outside the state and be mar
ried within year after obtaining a
legal separation, and come back to
Wisconsin and be recognized in law as
husband and wife, despite the state
law which prohibits the marriage of
divorced persons within year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-18
First publication December Is. 1876.
SUMMONS.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT FOR
- Vernon County.
Mary E. Bush Plaintiff. vs. John Bush De-
PENDANT.
The State of Wisconsin to the said Defendant:
You are hereby summoned 10 appear within
twenty days after service of this summons ex-
elusive of the day of service and defend the above
entitled action in the court aforesaid; and in case
OF your failure so to do judgment will be rendered
against you according TO the demand of the COM
plant which is now filed in the Office of the clerk
of the circuit court for Vernon county.
ID. o. MAHoNEY.
Plaintiffs Attorney
p. 0. address. Viropua. Vernon county Wiscon-
ali
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-18

Senator J. II. Stout, who has done so
much for the cause of education in
Wisconsin, has just announced to his
friends that he has completed plans for
a model centralized school which he is
now nearly ready to establish in Dunn
county for the purpose of testing the
plan in a Wisconsin rural community.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-18

The democratic national committee
met in Washington and decided to hold
their nominating conventions for presi-
dent ard vice-president at Denver,
naming July 9Th as the date. There is
not the slightest doubt about the nom
nation of WilliamJ. Bryan.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-18

Berlin Journal: We fully believe
that there is no reason for people fe IL
ing sopoor this fail. Just because pork
is little down in price is no reason
why everybody Shot feel as though
the bottom had fallen out. 1t hasn't
and isn't going to. DON'T spoil ''Mer-
ry Christmas" and Happy New Year"
because of imaginary poverty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-18
Noiice 10 our custolners

We are pleased to announce that Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds
and lung troubles is not affected by the
national Pure Food and Drug Jaw as il
contuos no opiates OF other harmful
drugs, and we recommend il as safe
remedy for children and adults, A. j.
Johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-18
Administrators Sale.

Sheriff Abner Silbaugh, administrator
of the estate of Filing S. Sletto, who
resided about half mile from Bristow,
will hold an auction sale on the prem
Uses, on December24. The sale Includes
a quantity of wood, household goods,
farming and carpenter tools, etc. Sale
viii begin at ii o'clock a. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-18

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
causes a free yet gentle action of the
bowels through which the cold is forced
out of the system. Children like it.
Contains no opiates nor narcotics. Solo
BY o. E. Davis and A, J. Johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-18

Wisconsin is to be highly favored by
the next annual session Of the Farmers
National Congress, to be held at Madi-
son next September. Much credit is
given to Ex-Mayor j. w. Groves for
bringing the big meeting to the Badger
state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-18

The Baltimore Sun well says: What
the New York financial district seems
to need most now is clearing house
for reputation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-18

The easiest solution of the Chris St
mas question is to go to Lindemanns'-
you will find just what you want.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
NEW YORK CITY RY. EARNED
3 PER CENT; CAID OUT 7

NEW YORK. Feb 2S.-DurinE twelve
months Of 1895 the New York City Rail
way Company earned only 2g5 per cent
OF the per cent dividends paid as rem
tai on the So. .po0.Oo0 capital stock Of the
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
guaranteed by il. This compares with
2.oS per cent earned during the twelve
months OF 1895. As a result OF the pay
ment Of the full Z per cent rate the
company's deficit for 1916 was S2.097. .lO4
ms compared with deficit OF s.. .555. .g5S
for 1903. a decrease in the amount of
deficit Of Si5S 16i. equal 90 17.93 per cent
During 1895 the company decreased its
operating ratio 252 per cent. as COM
pared with that Of 1908. The operating
ratio in 1895 was higher however. than
it was in 1904. The ratios for tho last
three years have been 1905. 54.l9 per
cent; 1905, 56.1 per cent. 1901. 5LSi per
cent.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
METHOD OF MOVING
4 KANSAS CITY BANK

W. y. Rule. ,2shier. and Charles II.
Moore, assistant cashier OF the National
Bank Of Commerce. walked out of the
bank entrance. Together they walked
along the east side Of Walnut street
Across the street were two other Off
cials OF the bank. A nth bank official
walked in the same direction. but In
the middle Of the street. All carried
revolvers. Apparently. with no concert
OF action the five men moved slowly
but not for q moment did they lose sight
of a covered Dushcart that was being
taken through the street by two men.
The procession moved less than a block
when It halted. and I'm less tha0 ten min
utes the five men had remove, the con-
tents of the cart 10 a vault The cart
contained $4,000 I'm currency. The only
outsiders who saw the money, 10 know
what Il was. were two street sweepers,
who Saped In wonder. Between the clos
ing Of the bank one afternoon and the
opening next morning $4,000 had been
moved from the National Bank OF Com
merCc--kdrSaS CITY Star.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
BANK
FAVORS PUBLICITY

SCHENECTADY. y. Y, Feb. D.
Financial advertising records were bro'-
en- on Wednesday morning by the publi-
cation in the Schenectady Gazette of the
advertisement of the Schenectady Saw
ings Bank. covering ten full pages. The
advertisement is not only the largest
known 10 have been placed by a 1inan-
ciaI institution with any single news
paper. but is distinctive also In respect
20 the detailed figures it presents 1t
gives q list of all the securities held by
the bank, and also the number OF the
passbook and the amount of the ac-
count of every one of the banks % go
depositors. Every person who has bOr-
rowed money frosa the bank on 4 mort
gage knows the number of the mort
sage as the receipts for interest always
contain the number Each person know
ing the amount Of his own mortgage.
therefore. can check Ii from the printed
list In the same way depositors can
check their passbook accounts. The
advertisement is complete in detail and
constitutes a complete checking system
in itself.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
HIGH PRICES OF COPPER
PREDICTED FOR YEARS

BOSTON. Feb. 23.-WaIker's Copper
Letter in tOday's Commercial says Cop
per continues steady and prices are Un-
changed. Lake is selling at 2JI5 cents
and electrolytic at 2jl4 cents per pound
Producers are experiencing difficulty in
filling the contracts they made three or
four months ago. as production has
failed to equal earlier expectations.
Bearish reports and rumors concerning
the condition of the iron and steel mar
ket, which have been circulated recently.
seemingly have reduced somewhat the
inquiry for copper for distant future de-
liveries
il is known that the condition of the
money market has caused the abandon
ment OF plans for new construction and
equipments by q few railroad companies
ana also that the scarcity of labor has
checked industrial expansion somewhat
IN other directions. According To the
best information obtainabIe. however
the demand for steel and iron as well as
copper still exceeds the supply. There
IS such dearth of cash copper available
that 1t seems impossible that any sur
plus supplies could accumulate between
now and the end Of the year. even
should q general business reaction de-
Velop. Those in a position to pass com
petent Judgment. however. express the
belief that the average price OF copper
VIII not drop below - cents within The
next three or four years.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
MRS. BASSETT WINS
AND LOSES POINT
Washington Decree Admit
ted in Evidence Subject
to Examination.

OMAHA. Neb., Feb. 23.-NIrs. Fannie
Rice Bassett won another victory this
morning in her divorce case against
Charles c. Bassett. OF Washington, when
Judge Redick overruIed a motion of the
defense TO dismiss the case because OF
failure 20 prove her case. at the same
time calling attention 80 the fact tba.
more than ten months elapsed after
the separation before the last child was
born The defense claimed tneFe was
no record IN medical practice where the
period of CESSATION reached Go days, as
IN the BasseJt case. Judge RedicS over
ruled the request and asked for evi-
dcncc on the matter
But Mr.. Bassctt lost heavily when
the Washington decree was offered and
after a bitter fight was admitted as evi-
deuce with reservations that il was ad-
mitted subject 10 examination By the
court, and not 10 be understood as
ending the case Upon agreement at
torneys began argument on the validity
of the Washington decree. the court an
nOuucing that II the Washington decree
was held valid, the Omaha case would
be stopped. as the Washington decree
would have dissolved the Bassett mar
rage.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
KINGSTON SHOCKS
FATAL TO FIVE
White Man and Four
Negroes Buried Under
Falling Walls.

KINGSTON, Jamaica. Feb. 23.-There
was renewal OF the recent earthquake
shocks this afternoon when a severe
quake, followed by two other mild ones
shook down a number of walls Of dam
aged buildings near the docks. -Four
negro labOrers who were at work clear
ing the ruins were caught under falling
walls and killed. while half a dozen
others were more or less severely in
Jured. One white man. who was driv-
IN through the streets, was killed by q
damaged building collapsing and bury
ing him and his team.
The people were thrown into panic
and ali who could do so made for the
park and the open country. The re-
newed shocks have caused the great
est alarm, and many persons who had
decided 10 stay i'm the city and re-
establish their fallen fortunes. have now
decided to leave FOR some place which
gives prospects of being more stable.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
STEEL CONDITIONS BEST
IN HISTORY OF TRADE

PITTSBURG, Feb 23.-Regarding the
iron and steel situation. a representa-
tive OF one cf the largest independent
steel companies said: There was never
a tine in the history OF the iron and
steel industry when conditions were
so sound and the outlook so bright
Wall Street generally interprets a lulI,
In steel buying as a sign that bust
ness is on the wane, which is an en-
tirely wrong impression. A lull IN ac-
tvity generally accompanies a big buy
ing movement.
"The steel companies cannot keep on
pilins up business on their books. There
is always a limit TO the amount Of buai-
ness company cen take. Fer example,
after we have sold our possible pro-
duction TO a certain date il would be a
very ildiscreet procedure on our part 70
continue to take business in large
volume beyond that limit II we did
continue TO book business regardless Of
dates for delivery we would have an un-
wieldy tonnage on our books In no time.
al the same time buyers are also not
in a position to contract too far ahead
When untitled tonnage reaches a GER
tain point there is likely TO be "a falling
off in orders until some OF the business
is worked of
But Notwithstanding that the various
steel companies have more business on
their books than ever before In history,
there appears 10 be little let up in the
demand. which is remarkable In other
words the companies are receiving new
business up 10 their respective rapac ci-
Ties
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
WHEAT PIT FEELING
DECIDEDLY BULLlSH

CHICAGO. Feb. 23-Wheat market
was very strong all day. and. although
there were numerous reports of damage
to winter wheat being received, and
Liverpool market was sharply higher
FOR futures there were other matters
of a bearish kind 10 which the crowd
was disinclined TO pay attention. Some
was absorbing offers in the local pit,
and that was sufficient for those whose
interest center there, but there did not
appear any scarcity Of wheat elsewhere.
and the statistical features of the news
Monday promised to be bearish Clos
ing prices for the day showed advances
Of tsHsc in wheat. ll45zc in corn. and
l4a5sc in oats. Hog products were up
2i@47iz. Wheat led the other cereals in
the matter of activity, and it held up
well In price. too.
The local crowd went home long al
most 10 a man. Monday viii be another
day in wheat when some Of this grain
viii be forced ont. Primary receipts OF
wheat for the day. 1032 900 bushels. and
for the week, $4,000 bushels compared
with 5SS,010 and $500 0JO bushels respec-
lively a year ago; corn receipts for the
day 1850 bushels respectively q year
ago CleaTances FOR the day. 1000
bushels wheat. $4,000 bushels oorn. and
5000 bushels oats.
Cash sales here. 100000 wheat 5000
bushels corn. and 100000 bushels oats
The seaboard reported three loads
wheat, G loads corn. and 5000 bushels
oats
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
M'CREA TO RESIGN
ALL DIRECTORSHIPS

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. o. Casting
aside all precedents and disregarding
the policy prevailing upon the Pennsyl-
vania for a long period. James McCrea.
president OF that system. has decided 10
sever his connection with the director
atcs of all financial Institutions and con-
centrate his time. thought. and attention
20 the interests of the great railroad
property. II is the understanding that
Mr., McCred has been led TO take this
course because. after mature delibera-
tiOn. he has become satisfied that. as a
matter of UrOuTicty and to avoid any
conflict of action which might hereafter
occur. IL would be unwise for him 10 be
identified officially with outside inter
ests
Among tn companies from which Mr..
McCrea Tetlrcs as n director are the
Commercial Trust Company. the Fidelity
Trust Company, the Philadelphia Ma
uOnal Bank and the Pennsylvania Conn
pany- lie already has been succeeded in
the first-named corporation by w. G.
SprOulc
Ever since the administration of
George =. Roberts IL has been the policy
Of the PENNSYLVANIA management 90
form and maintain direct and close con-
n-ctiou with important financial con-
Germs This was accomplished in TWO
ways-by having it's officers made men,
bers Of their boards of directors and by
making presidents of banks and trust
companies directors OF the railroad.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
WAGE INCREASE
FOR MACHINISTS
Employers Grant Demands,
the Raise Becoming Ef-
fective April Is.

Vice President p. J. Conlon, Of the
International Association Of Machinists.
said last evening that at the conference
between the committee representing
Washington Lodge and the representa-
tives of the employing machinists over
the question OF the new wage scale
were a1nicably settled the employers
granting the demand of the machinists.
The new wage scale, Mr. Conlon said,
was now being put into shape in ac-
cordance with the agreement reached at
the Friday night conference and viii be
signed up this week
Under the new scale OF wages. which
goes into effect April Is. the journeymen
now receiving S3.25 a day will receive
an increase of Is per cent, as win all
the men, ana the apprentice just out
OF his time viii receive $3.50 day for
six months. and at the expiration OF
that time he will get the S35 a day.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
BUSINESS
CONDITIONS CONTINUE

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-It requires a
man with exceedingly strong vision and
a somewhat imaginative mind to detect
any receding Of the business tide. IN
some lines trade is generally quiet at
this season Of the year. PERHAPS the
best barometer is the strength in prices
everywhere displayed. This indicates
that the demand is fully equal TO sup
ply.
Manufacturers are so busy on old
orders that they have little time to
worry over new business. About the
only complaint that Is heard IS the
slowness OF deliveries. Collections are
generally reported good.
Looking ahead. much. OF course. de-
pends upoE this years crop outcome.
The winter wheat promises well, and
this is all that can be said at this time.
A favorable feature is the seasonable
weather. The abundance of snow
should prove beneficial to the soil.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
EDEN At YAzOO CITY.
SAYS WISE KANSAN

JACKSON, Mis-. Feb. 23--The Garden
Of Eden originally was located in va
zoo county. tins State. according 10
Prof. Clinton MCAlic6le. Kansas
Scientist" SO confident is he that
he wants To organize a stock company
for the purpose of making extensive
excavations on the arm Of W. y
Henry. a well-known lawyer and
planter about seven miles south of Ya-
zoo City, Tor the purpose OF unearrh-
ing the ruins OF "a once splendid city
erected shortly after the expulsion OF
Adam and Eve from tho Garden.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
EDUCATION SOCIETY
TO HEAR SPEECHES

The Public Education Association oS
Washington VIII hold drawing-room
meeting and dramatic recital at the
New Willard Hotel next Thursday.
Among the speakers for the occasion
VIII be Mrs. +. Leslie Ransome. chair
man OF the household research commit
tee, who has chosen for her subject
The Investigation" Representative
Philip P Campbell, OF Kansas; Repre-
sentative Edward l. Taylor, OF Ohio:
Henry l.. West one Of the District
Commissioners. who win speak on The
Enforcement Of the Law Mrs. John
Milton Gltterman who VIII speak on
"A New Solution OF the Servant Prob
lem,' and Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett.
who viii commend The Ounce Of Pre-
VentiOn."
Representative William Sulzer. OF New
York. VIII make an address also. and
Miss Miriam Lee Farley. thc reciter
and lmpersOnator of Philadelphia will
render some poetic selections between
the addresses.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
LIMITED DEALING
IN LONDON MARKET

LONDON, Feb. 23.-Stock exchange
was quiet and the transactions geucr-
ally were limited 10 evening up prior 10
the settlement COnsols hardened frdc-
tiOnally, hut other British securities
sagsed- Foreigners were neglected.
Japanese imperial 6s of 1904 closed at
lo2ts. Rio Tintos rose sharply TO 1922.
Americans. owing TO New York's holiday
yesterday. were not Interesting. being
confined TO narrow movements. and
after a small amount Of business they
closed dull. Mexican Rails continued to
attract attention. owing to dividend an
ticipatiOns-
The Indian secretary today purchased
$4,000 in gold. due here 1Iarcn I6.
Money was in good demand today and
rates continued firm. although some
dividends were distributed. Discounts
were steadily maintained.
The Washington times., 1907-02-24
SMELLING CO. EARNINGS
GREATER THAN ESTIMATE

BOSTON. Feb 23.-Net earnings of
the United States Smelling Refining and
Mining Company for the calendar year
Of 1906 actually amounted TO 50. 75O. 900.
In the official statement sent to stock
holders January Z at the time the COM
mon stock was placed upon n per cent
quarterly dividend basis, it was esti-
mated that net earnings for the year
would approximate $500, 900. Earnings
FOR December. however, were exception
ally large-Si65.9 900. the largest in the
history Of the company.
Net earnings OF So. 10000 equal s. per
share for the common stock. or Z per
cent, after preferred stock dividends.
The first quarterly dividend of IA per
cent VIII be paid on the common stock
OF the United States Company April I5
Minimum net earnings of $4,000, 600 for
the year 1907 are in prospect.