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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
cuPID's COURT.
An Adverse Decision, an Appeal and en-
Oral Argument.

Oral Argument.
The judges daughter was perturbed.
"Papa," she said, knitting her pretty
brow. 81 am in doubt as to whether
have kept to the proper form Of proce-
dure In law one can err in so many
little technicalities that am ever fear
full. Now, last evening George
The Judge looked at her so sharply
over his glasses that she involuntariiy
paused.
81 thought you had sent him about
his business" he said.
II did hand down an adverse deci.
sion." she answered, land he declared
that he would appeal. However. / con-
WINGED him that was the court OF last
resort in a case like that and that no
appeal would lie from my decision"
Possibly the court was assuming a
little more power than rightfully be-
longs TO IT," said the judge thoughtful
ly, but let that pass. What did he do
thenT'
"He filed a petition for rehearing."
1.-THE usual course" said the judge,
but 1t Is usually nothing but mere
forrpallty."
$50 | thought" returned the girl,
"and | was prepared to deny 1t with
out argument, but the facts set forth
In his petition were ST ficlent to make
me hesitate and wonder whether his
case had really been properly present.
ed at the first trial"
upon what grounds did he make this
APPLICATION asked the judge, scowl-
Ing.
We'll" she replied, blushing little,
you see, he proposed by letter. and
his contention was that the case was
Of that peculiar character that cannot
be properly presented by briefs. but
demands oral arguments. The fact that
the latter had been omitted he held.
should be held an error, and the point
was such novel one that consented
to let him argue II. Then HIS argument
was so forceful that | granted his pc
tltlOn and consented to hear the whole
case again. Do you thing
Il think" said the Judge, that the
court favors the plaintiff. Chicago
Post
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29

Thos Peter De Witt was born in Athens county
Ohio. September Z, 1922. In 1849 he married ath-
crime Latimore, and in the fall of 1861 he moved
to Vernon county. where he had since resided
In 1862 he enlisted in Co. |. 42d Wisconsin regi-
ment. and after serving eleven months his health
failed. He received honorable discharge and
returned to his farm an Vernon county. Mr. De
Witt has been member of the United Brethren
church since 1865. His disease, consumption of
the stomach, has mode him helpless for the past
two years. He passed away Easter Sundry at $50
in the afternoon. His aged wife and eight child
rem survive him. The children are John James
Grant Levi, Mrs. Hannah West. Mrs Iilah Max
well Mrs Mile Bennett, and Miss Eva Dewitt
Funeral was held at the Brush Hollow church
Wednesday. April q. and interment was made in
BrC sh Hollow cemetery. Revs. G. w. Nuzum and
ii. e. Goodsell conducted the services.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
HUMOR OF THE HOUR
Cantions.

"Sir." she says excitedly, approach
ing the teller's window in the bank
81 am Informed that check 1 sent
out the other day has been returned
marked No funds What does that
mean?'
ut simply means. madam" responds
the courteous teller. that we couldn't
pay the check. There are no funds to
pay it. You already have an oyerdraft
of $50"
and you can't pay the check?''
mo, madam. AS say. you have an
overdraft of SEQ, and we"-
well, young man, I'll say this for
you. At least You are honest, and it is
very kind of you to tell me of the CON
dition of the bank. l will take my
oyerdraft and put the $50 on deposit
elsewhere. Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
His Watchwords.

In his day Herr Lauterstein had
been busy Instructor of many music
students. Promptness and economy
were two of his watchwords. Now TINT
he had grown old and taught but spar
ingly, his habit of speech often caused
a smile.
What time shall come for my les
son tomorrow" asked one of his few
pupils.
you come ven you get realty" said
the music master. but be prompt. so
as not to waste my time nor your own.
Understand
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29

While Jupiter Pluvlus relgns In In.
Ola nothing can he done out Of doors
The rain AZ times Is simply a white
liquid sheet dropping straight down
from the heavens, so that no very
great stretch OF Imagination Is required
20 convince one that deluge is not
an impossible event Wide World
Magazine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
First publication April y. zoos 3.
PROBATE NOTICE

STATE OF WISCONSIN,, COUNTY COURT;
~ Vernon C0nntyln Probate.
In the matter Of the estate Of Filing S. Sluttu,
deceased.
Notice 10 hereby given that at regular term Of
the court aforesaid 10 be- held In and for said
county. at the court house Ia the city Of Virogua
said county. on June 2nd. 1908 Rt ten o'clock A,
NJ the following matter will he heard and con-
sidcrcd.
Examination and allowance OF account Of adj
miniStrasor and assigning the residue II the
estate
Dated April ~. A. d.. 1908
BE- the Court. d, o. MAHosEr, County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
A Ns,u Water Snort.

The latest novelty in aquatic sports
Is an individual water polo competi-
ton. man agains; man. which the New
York Swimming association expects 10
pat on at some future meet. She value
Of such an event as an attraction is
unqGostionable, but 1t will be interest
ing 60 see what rules will govern the
contest
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
FoR SAIL MY rwo FARMs

One 100 acres, 20 Impressed IS timber. s-rOOm
house, ilnwng well In barn yard. web 81 soft wa.
ter NJ door, running water in pasture one mile
from Ruuktun
Also farm Of 50 acros. IS improved, % timber.
we'll watsred, fair buildings, two miles from Rock
ton Splendid tobacco ground ON both places.
Have averaged $ibn por acre during past seven
years. Prices reasonable Easy terms Inquire
OF on write to r. w, Ericsson, Rockton. Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29

ut seems to me that modern ther'er
goers rarely get the worth of tLelr
money when they invest 1t lii the aver
age show"
why notf"
Because. after all. 1t only amounts
to star gazing you see. Kansas City
Independent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
The Reason.

Man" didactically began Professor
Broadhead, lis the only animal that
laughs"
"Eh-yahr' broke In the venerable
Crouch And that's becuz he is the
only animal that owes money to an
other animal and is therefore obliged
20 laugh whenever the latter animal
gets of his favorite funny story
Puck,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29

at states here that bulldog shoes
are In fashion again. remarked Mr.
Stubb as he perused the --latest styles
for men" column.
THAT so?' laughed Mr7. Stub in.
credulously. "Why err where does
bulldog carry his shoesT"
Don't you know, Marian"
"No, John"
"Why, in his grip, of course"-Pitts-
burg Post.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
The Oman

Mr. Newlywed- But, my love, why
are you weeping?
Mrs. Newlywed oh, John, John!
just pc aped into the kitchen and saw
that cook has on her travelling gown
Harpers Weekly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
Atlsr.en. a.mi Z.

Allerton. 209la. Is now credited with
TO sons aud daughters that have
made standard records, 10 q which
are trotters. Only three stations have
sired greater number of standard
performers Onward. 1873, Gam
beta Wilkes. i9a, aud Red Wilkes.
f-e
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
Mistake In the Fraction.

Myer-Is that Wedley's better half
the lady he is walking with?
Gyer-No; she's his better quarter.
Myer-Better quarter!
Gyer-Yes; she's his fourth Wife
Detroit Free Press
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29

"Have you lived here all your ME-
f-iendf"
''Not yit, but ef don't git money
enough to move | reckon I'll have tor
Att nta Constitution
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
A Masculine Definition.

Casual STUDENT wonder why they
call it leap year.
Eligible Bachelor-Because it keeps
a good looking fellow on the jump
Baltimore American.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29

Mary r.. daughter of Azariah and RACHAEL
Brown. was born in Viroqua May 5, 1854 When
four years old she was taken by her parents to
Bloomfield. Iowa. Here she lived and was mar
ried to Mr.. Arthur Humbert in 1884 moving back
TO her childhood home five years ago. One child
Dovie, was born to them, who with the husband
and parents, six sisters and brother are the
surviving relatives. Until a few weeks ago it
was supposed that Mrs. Humbert was in the best
OF health. 1t was then discovered that she was
afflicted with fatal malady. She died at o'clock
Friday morning, April "a. Funeral services were
held from the home of her father, Sunday after
noon. Rev. Chas Buffers officiating.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
DIED

Following an illness of six and one half years
due to dropsy. the angel of death came on Monday
last to summon Esta Ethel daughter of Sas and
of birth was on May 6. 1895. that at death on
April 20. she was II years, IL month and I6days
old. During all these years of suffering Esta has
displayed marked fortitude. she loved life as one
should, and yet with spirit of resignation she
accepted the win of the higher tribunal and passed
to her reward. Her parents with two sisters and
two brothers, Carrie. Maggie, Willie and Alva are
the immediate mourners. The funeral conducted
by Rev. Chas. E. Buffers of Viroqua vas held
Wednesday, afternoon at the Sugar Grove church.
The beautiful white casket was embowered in d
mass of flowers. the last kindness of loving rela-
tives and friends.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
Taking a Day OF"


Towne- Ny wifes nerves are such
peculiar things, She always worries
when she's having 4 dress made just
as if
Browne Gnterruptlngi Huh. My
wife only seems 90 worry when she
isn't having one made. Philadelphia
Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29

Ola Cy Young has seen more phe,
mons come ana 30 than any other play
r Ia the business. aud Cy today is as
good as he ever was
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
Less Ant To Break.

and the lip" quoted the moralizey.
Yes" reioined the demoralizer ITS
safe to drink out of tin bucket
Detroit Tribune.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29

Adrew Hoyeland of Chaseburg and Miss Hester
May of Springville, united in marriage at
Winona. on a recent date. They will reside at
Chasehurg. Both were formerly of Springville
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29
MARRIED.

At the home of the groom. in Coon town. April
Is. Mr.. Syver Galstad and Ellen Lostad, Rev H.
Roalkvam tied up the nuptal knot.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29

At the residence of the brides parents La
Fargo. by A. r. Drew Esq, April 49, Mr. Elmer
Harris of Liberty. and Miss Sadie Dyar
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29

70 Is not rcasonlngs that are war ted
now, for there are books stuffed full
OF stoical reasonings Epictetus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29

and was Obliged to invade Canadian
and western fields in order to secure
worthy competitors Those trips have
more than once cast suspicion on
Woods amateur status, and his de-
cision to skate as a professional here
after viii clear the atmosphere con-
eiderabiy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29

ABIGAIL;
Your mother used Gold Medal Flour.
You cant find better Don't try. MARTHA,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29

Try a little want ad.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-04-29

We offering nobby OF spring in
der Suits They represent happy blending quality style and reasonable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-20
BROCK ARRESTED AT OPEN"
Worthless Check Passer Not Free
One Moment,

James Henry Brock, also known as II.
Fl. Harding and A. F. Harding, was re-
leased from the penitentiary at Mounds
pleted a sentence of eighteen months i'm
posed upon him for having passed a
worthless check upon ]. G. Hoff, man.
ager of the business of Lamont, COrlss
K Co. of this city.
He was met at the prison door by w.
A. Boyd. an official from Gires county,
Tex. who placed him under arrest for
having engaged in an alleged bogus check
transaction in that county.
Anticipating the action of the Texas
authorities. Brock had made arrange
ments to have Attorney ID. G.. Moore
make application to Judge Harvey for his
release on "A writ of habeas corpus. The
writ was issued. but the judge postponed
the hearing until the Texas officer could
furnish additional particulars.
Inspector Boa rdman and detectives who
know the prisoner say he is one of the
most dangerous check men in the United
States Brock is now about fifty-five years
OF age.
The case against him in this city in
volved the passing of Il check for 800
Brock met Mr.. Hoff at Charlottesville
Va. and made his acquaintance, and
later called upon him In this city and in
duced him TO indorse check for that
amount gaining the confidence of Mr.
Hoff by representing that he was a min
ing expert and civil engineer.
1t is said by the Washington police
that Hoff is wanted in Baltimore. After
engaging in the tranSa ction in this city
Brock went to Council Bluffs. Iowa. where
lie was arrested by Detective Burlingame
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-20
SCALOEO TO DEATH BY STEAM
O1LER VICTIM OF ACCIDENT
ON FERRYBoAT.
Passengers, Alarmed for Safety, Put
on Life Preservers-Boat
Drifts for While
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
NEW YORK. October oO.-The bursting
of steam pipe on the Erie ferryboat
Passaic early this morning, was responsi-
BILE for fatal injuries to Levi Wilson an
ofler. He was burned so badly he died
later in st. Francis Hospital in Jersey
City.
Other members of the PASSAGES fireroom
crew were also injured. but none severely.
At the time Of the accident the ferry
boat was in midstream bound from d
street to the Erie station at Jersey civ
Because Of the early hour. few passengers
were on board. They became excited and
some put on life preservers,
Leaving the Manhattan side at 4.:AO
O'Clock, the boat had betR under headw az
about five minutes when dull report
| sounded from the firefoom, and a burst
of steam came through the engine room
doors.
A cry for help in the fireroom was an
swered by the engineers. The steam was
quickly Shut off. Before this could he
done. however, Wilson was badly scalded
Wilson was dragged out of the freroom
barely conscious.
While the steam was disconnected the
vessel drifted with the tide The pas
sengers. believing the boat to be seriousI,
damaged. grew alarmed. MANY pulled
life preservers from the racks and pul
them on.
The engineers finally shut the steam off
from one boiler. The ferryboat made he,
slip at Jersey City.
Wilson was rushed to the hospital where
he subsequently died
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-20
MANCHESTER STRIKES
Employees of Great Cotton
Mills Resist Wage Reduction.
UNIONS ANSWER FOR ALL
Seventy Per Cent Women, Who Will
Suffer Most.
GENERAL REDUCTION GOING ON
Cost of Living Has Increased.
Strike Funds Available-Con-
ditions Never So Bad.
GENERAL REDUCTION GOING ON
BY WILLIAM Il. CURTIS
Special Correspondence Of The Star and the
Chicago Record Herald

BY WILLIAM f. CURTIS.
Special Correspondence Of The Star and the
Chicago Record Herald.
MANCHESTER, October ii. 1908.
Following upon the commercial de-
preston has come strike in the cotton
mills of the Manchester district which in
wolves go factories and 10000 operatives.
1t threatens to be the most serious indus
trial war that has been known in Britain
for generations. A five months fight in
the same field in the winter of 1923 is
remembered with dread by every one who
took part in it because Of the terrible
suffering and privations that ensued.
There has been a vast expansion of the
trade since those days and the number
exposed to the hardships that will attend
the present struggle is more than double.
Then there were less than 10000, 900
sp1ndles in the Manchester district To-
day the Employers Federation repre-
sents more than 100000 spindles and
about 5000 900 more are in factories be-
longing to independent manufacturers.
In Great Britain there are altogether
about I0WO.ON0 spindles in the cotton
trade. and about 126,OOQ,0OO in the entire
world
The following table will show the dis
tribution of the cotton industry and the
increase in the number Of spindles since
19l5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-20
ENDORSEMENT FOR eOMPERS
CENTRAL LABOR UNION AP-
PROVES POLITICAL POLICY.
Distribution of Prizes offered at
Recent Celebration of
Labor Day.

The political policy and program OF
Samuel Gompers and the executive coun-
Gil of the American Federation of Labor
was Endorsed last night by the Central
Labor Union Of Washington.
A communication from President Com
pers was read He asserted that Ia
Dor in performing a solemn duty in sup
port of a political party, does not be-
come political party, but partisan to a
prinSiple."
letter a number of delegates sprang to
their feet. They demanded that the cen.
trail body go upon record as In favor Oh
the program of Gompers and his council.
motion was made that the politica
policy of President Gompers be Endorsed
II was carried by storm of ayes
In the communication from Mr.. Com
pers il was asserted that the Workingmer
should oppose the despotic form OF govern
ment which, he said. was government
by discretion. Government by injunction
is government by discretion; In othei
words deSpotic.
1t was further stated in the letter that
the democratic party made labor's con
tention its own and pledged its candl,
dates for every Office, to those remedies
which labor has already submitted &c
Congress The standard bearer of the
democratic party. William j. Bryan. en-
tered fully into the ESSENCE OF this strug
gle and declared that the real issue
in this campaign is, Shall the people
rule -
\ communication was also read to thu
central body from Gov. Haskell of Okla
homa, promising that after January !
1853 every school and text book used II
the public school system of that state
( would bear the union label.
! The report of the Labor day committee
announced that prizes offered at thi
years celebration had been Won by thu
| holders of the following tickets: Trip t
| New York No. 1875; a season ticket t,
| Chases's Theater No. 1858: season tickle
| to Kernan's Theater No $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-20
CHEER ENGLISH SUfFRAGErTE
MRS. SNoWDEN WINS SYMPA-
THY OF BUFFALO AUDIENCE.
Declares Americans Would Not
Tolerate the Treatment Given
Women in England.

BUFFALO. n. ", October 2o.-Mrs.
Philip Snowden of England last night
addressed an open session of the Ma
tional American Woman Suffrage Asso-
citation. Mrs. Snowden presented the
cause of the English women in such
favorable light that the crowd rose ana
cheered her for five minutes. Resoiu-
tions extending sympathy and good wish
es to the women of England were adopted
with another rousing cheer. in which both
men and women Joined 1t was a re-
markabc demonstration.
Harriet +. Grim of Illinois spoke on
THE Woman I'm Politics. She was fol-
lowed by Katherine Reed Ballentne, a
daughter of the late Thomas B. Reed.
Mrs Snowden said:
Our methods may have seemed strange
derstand. We are not demanding some
thing new. English women had the par
liamentary franchise until 1882
I'VE have the municipal vote, and We
have used ii for many years. Today
Englishwomen may vote for everybody
except parliament: they may. moreover.
sit in every political body except pariia-
ment We are after that last right. The
English politicians want il, the members
of parliament want IL. We have 40
this reform. Every reputable paper IN
England Is with us.
our government continued Mrs.
Snowden. never moves I'm any radical
way until it is kicked Sir Henry Campbell
BannerInan, when prime minister. advised
the women TO harass the government IN
til they got what they wanted and that
is what We are doing today.
THE American newspapers have told
you that we kick policemen, that we spii
at them, that we go about the streets i'm
slovenly dress and with our hair hanging
down our backs.
IF II were not so monstrous il would
make me laugh. but it Is unjust.
These women are not the sloppy crea-
lures you have been taught to think.
They are refined we'll bred, cultured
women. who shrink with dread from be-
coming conspicuous in any way. AT first
they all shrank They are good women
who believe in A great and lofty princi-
pie of equal rights. and will not let their
personal sense of dignity stand I'm the
way of the thing they believe TO be right
and just
Mrs. Snowden said if the treatment ac-
corded TO English women at some po-
litical meetings had occurred in America
ii would have resulted i'm a lynching.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-20
Official Shift at London.

LONDON. October 2O.-Thomas Nc
Kinnon Wood. liberal member of par
lament for Glasgow has been appoint
ed under secretary for foreign affairs
in succession to Lord Fitzmaurice, who
has been made chancellor of the duchy
of Lancastey. Mr.. Wood will be sue
ceeded on the board of education by
Charles +. Trevelian, liberal member of
the house for York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-20
new SKIN REMEDY
STOPS ITCHING
Skin Troubles Quickly Cured.

When il is known that poslam. the new skin
remedy, will stop the torturous itching attend
ing eczema with first application and bring I'M
mediate relief and comfort TO sufferers from all
skin troubles. its merits will be instantly ap-
Preciated. On the tender skin of chafins lnrants
poslam may be used with soothing and benehciai
effects. 1t Is applied externally, and Its remark
able healing powers begin their work at once.
All skin diseases, including eczema, acne
herpes, rash. letter, etc, yield readily 10 us
remarkable curative properties Occasional ap-
pcations OF poslam. in small quantities VIII
quickly Danish pmples, hives, hlaekheads.
hotches. and will relieve and itching feet,
scaly scalp hupors. etc. special 5o-cent
package has been adopted for those who use
Iosam for these minor troubles This. as well
Is the regular two-dolar jar. is on sale at
Ogram's ODonnells, Affieck's and other leading
drug stores in Washington.
An experimental supply Of poSlam NAV be OBJ
tanned free of charge by writing TO the r4nler-
.ency Laboratories. 80 West Twenty-hfth Street,
New York city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-20
EVANSVILLE.
special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
EVANSVILLE, October ID. 1905.
A we'll attended meeting of the River.
dale Democratic Club was held in the old
Calvert mansion. Riverdale. last evening,
with President +. d. +. Brady in the
chair and Frank NJ. Stephen, secretary.
Speeches were made by James G. Kent of
Virginia, Capt. w. s. Mexican of New
Jersey, and w. Brooke Hunter of Hyatts-
Vile.
The club proposes to give a grand rally
on the night Of November .. Prominent
speakers will deliver addresses from the
steps of the old historic mansion.
Elaborate arrangements are making for
the democratic meeting to be held at the
county seat. Marlboro. Tuesday. October
n. Gov. Crothers, Senator Rayner and
other distinguished speakers will address
the meeting. which is to be held under
the auspices of the state central commit
tee.
Democratic clubs throughout the county
will attend. A parade through the streets
Of Marlboro will be a feature.
Up to the year 1854 the newspapers of
England labored under the handicap of a
government tax.