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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-03

ton $4,000 packages on which there
were no marks to enable the company
to forward the freight to prope- CON
Signee and destination.
Figures prepared by the ! ~unk Line
Association for seventeen principal
lines in the Official classification terri
tory show that the total freight earn
ings Tor these companies in 1907
We're $541,725, 712-an increase over
1906 of 1872 per cent. Nevertheless,
the total payment for loss and dam
ages by these lines in 1907 was $3.50
794-fully l per cent of the total
freight earnings and an increase over
1906 Of PA per cent
1t is estimated that about As per-
cent of loss and damage claims are
due to losses in transit" which
means that in 1907 the losses on this
score Of the lines mentioned were
about s2,5O0,0O0. OF this amount,
probably upward of S1,250,O0O was
caused by the improper marking of
the less-than-car-load shipments. 1t IS
the design of the railroads now to
stop ali losses from this cause.
Some of the roads have for several
years, been seeking to remedy this
abuse, but competitive conditions rem
dered it impossible unleSs all railroads
became a party to the more rigid
practice. That harmon of action has
now been obtained, and as the new
rule will be filed by each line with
the Interstate commerce commission.
it is binding on each road. and any de
parture from it becomes, under the
law. a discrimination" The rail
roads will enforce the rule not only
against all shipments originating on
their lines. but agents at transfer
points Will be instructed to refuse to
receive from other railroads any ship
ments that may by error at original
ing points have been improperly or
inadsquately marked. Some 4r6
railroad will take part in the enforce
ment of the new rule.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-03
THIEVES PRAISE COOK.
Burglars Visit Cooking School, Eat
and Commitment Instructor,

Neenah. Wis. May Thieves
vino entered the high. second ward
and German schools. damager the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-03

Old-time railroad men, men who
were connected with Iowa railroads
tcpty years or more, will have posses
sion of Des Moines for two days, be-
ginning today, The great re
union which for months has been
planned by the officials OF the Iowa
Railway Club. will be there in full
bldst With more than 1900 old-timers
to participate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
THREE MONTHS RECORD.
Progress Shown by the Railroads oI
 the Country.

Progress Shown by the Railroads oK
 the Country.
 Hartford Courant.
 The sworn reports made by the inter- state railroad companies to the Inter state Commerce Commission show that in the first quarter of 1908 there were 1.190 collisions on their lines. and that 1.442 trains Cor parts of trains) left the rails. Passenger trains were involv- cd in 1s9 of the collisions and 220 of the derailments. The direct cost of these accidents to the companies-in the destruction or impairment of roll- ing stock and bed-s1.s77.4is In ssi of the deterailments the road bed was at fault; in 6s0 the train equipment; In 75. negligent railroad servants. "Un- caused s7 Of them. "misceIlaneouS' mishaps 345. Of the more serious col- lisions. were due to mistakes in disi patcher's orders. to misunderstood or forgotten orders. 1 to an absent-minded operators biunder in signaling. to the carless handling of q street car on a grade crossing. and La 11-o'clock- at-night one-with an 'extra" passen- ger train in 1t. to a dense fog.
 In the train accidents of three months. 1s passengers, 7s trainmen. and other persons lost their lives; I.276 passengers 7s9 trainmen. and 2i other persons were hurt. Forty-ei eight passengers were killed LOTS hurt while getting on or of, standing on platforms looking out of car wondows.&c. The total number of trainmen killed on duty in the three months was 2Sl: the number hurt. 5,sI4. Thirteen trainmen were killed and 207 hurt while coupling or uncoupling cars: 6s were killed and I.7s2 hurt in the train yards.
 Fewer persons were killed. crippled, gashed. or bruised on the lines of the interstate railroad companies in the first quarter of 1908 than in any cor responding three months since 1905. These gratifying reductions in the lists of deaths and injuries" remarks the commissioners, "are all due prtmari- ly to the reduction in volume of tarfac on practically all of the railroads of the country"
 Which reminds us that short while ago a member of the commission called notice to the rate which the recently idle rolling stock Is now getting busy again. and gave as his personal opinion that we shall have another lear famine with us when crop-moving time arrives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH.
Evangelist Dunm Addressed Large
 Audience.

Evangelist Dunn Addressed Large
 Audience.
 A large audience was present last night at the tent on Highland Avenue to hear the sermon of Evangelist Dunn of the Christian Church. The subject chosen to address the audience was the New Testament Church. Throughout the whole of the scholarly discourse the audience listened attentively.
 Going back to the Old Testament the evangelist showed how Noah built the ark just as God had instructed him. and the blessing which he received in return for following out the commands. He also showed from the Old Testa- menk how Saul disobeyed the Lord and the curse which followed. He then showed in the days of the Apostles, people came into the church simply by obeying the gospel. In those days there were not many churches. but one church.
 'sTherefore if we believe in the truth of the New Testament and obey It's teachings we are in the church and will be saved as was Noah. On the otherhand if we substitute our way for Gods way we will be cursed as was SauI''
 The nightly meetings in the tent on Highland Avenue will continue throughout the week. The public Is cordially invited to be present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10

all of the people live. there is no fresh water. which is needed above all things in So seething a temperature. And 1t is to be had from the bottom of the sea.
 Here and there scattered over the floor of the harbor of Bahrein are springs of pure fresh water. These waters well up through the sand to min gle with the salt water of the sea It. would seem difficult task to find these threads of fresh water amid the oceans volume. But the thirsty islanders are thought to have found them ages ago. and to have passed on their location from generation to generation
 A diver equips himself with a water bag made of skins. the mouth of which Is closed. and descends to the bottom of the harbor at point where one of the springs issues. The bag Is carefully inverted over the current of fresh wat CT as Is flows up from the sand, the mouth is opened. the skin is filled. then the mouth is shut fast, and the diver returns to the boat awaiting him on the surface.
 One scientist gives 1t as his belief that at some period in the shadowy past that which is now the harbor's bottom was not touched by the sea. The springs were then on shore and ready for the islanders needs. Little by little the sea encroached on the land, but the location of the wonderful springs was not forgotten.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
FOR HIGHER RATES
RAILROAD EMPL0YEs WILL HOLD
 A MEETING.
companies Declare They Must Reduce Wages UnIess Incomes Increase ana Men Wfn Uune Advance
 an Freight,
Incren.ed rrelght Rates.

InELGW8Eu
 Louisville. Ky, August S-Action looking towards the immediate raising of freight rates may be taken by all the unionized bodies of railroad em- ployes of Louisville at meetings to De held this week
 Higher freight rates or the prospects of lower wages are the alternatives suggested to the employees by the roads and which have stirred the men to action. While shippers organiza- fions all over the United States are fighting the roads to prevent the in- crease of freight rates. the railroad men have combatted the move by ap- pealing to their employees.
 A central committee was appointed to wage an extensive "cainpaiEn ol education and all railroad men of the United States will be enlisted in the ngfft.
 The circular sent out ends as fol- lows, the one quoted being from the Illinois Central:
 "It is earnestly hoped you will give this question serious consideration and let the general public understand that you are a large part of the public and that the things affecting the railroads also affect you as an employe. Re- member that you have your brains ana muscle invested in the Illinois Gen. traI Railroad and that you go 10 the pay car each month and draw out your dividends in proportion to the ex- tent that the company prospers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
STEAMER GOLDSBOR0
 ARRIVES AT MOBILE

Mobile, Ala. Aug. s.-The American steamer Goldsboro. Captain swatridge, arrived at this port to-Bght from Puerto Cortez.
 Custom Inspectors have taken charge of the steamer and just what her car 20 consists of cannot be learned. The officers are reticcnt
 The cargo will possibly be unloadsd here, the steamer being ordered to Mobile by Receiver E. D. Boise, of the Export Shipping Company of New Jer- sey, and the cargo Is supposed to be much of the goods secretly taken from New York by Francis G., and Albert W. Bailey, who left New York May with a big assorted cargo val- ued at more than s250.000.
 One of the Bailey's is said. to be in New York having been arrested Tn Honduras and brought back to the States. Captain Swatri6ge was sent to Puerto Cortcz to bring back the pirate ship.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
FAMOUS SPITE FEN CEs
San Francisco Invented Them and Does
 Not Care Who Knows It. Cen Fsra nciaon CaIl

San Francisco Invented Them and Does
 Not Care Who Knows It.
 San Francisco Call.
 Pittsburg is all hunched up with pride because Rev. pr. Mckee has erected a spite fence 40 feet high to shut off the daylight from a fashionable fiat build ing A. J. McSorley built next door to the minister's home. Pittsburg's press agent has spread himself on ad- jectives in announcing the fact to the world. Anybody who did not know first spite fence America mad ever known, but San Francisco is not going to let such an error pass current as truth. We invented the spite fence. and don't care who knows it.,
 The most famous was the Crocker- Yung fence, but there was the Barnes Mcdonald one that was pretty neariy history of the latter. which divided the residences of the late General Barnes and pr. McDonald, in Sutter Street. was never made public, but the renee is rememb cred as a substantial affair. with a brick foundation, bolted to- gether with iron rods and meant to outlast time. It was shortly after this particular fence went up that the law iimiing the height of a division renee to 10 feet was passed.
 The Crocker-Yung fence was put up soon after the Charles Crocker mansion of Mob Hiii was built Crocker had bought out all the other small owners In the locality. and the Yung fence took A bite right out of his garden. The millionaire offered Yung. who was an undertaken, a fair advance on the mar ket price, but Yung refused it. He thought he controlled the selection and decided he could ask any old sum he pleased and his richer neighbor would My impression Is that Crocker went as high as $25.000 in his bid. which was an enormous valuation for such a tiny lot. Several times the millionaire made offers for the Yung land. even getting oth CT persons to bid for him. but always Yung discovered who the real bidder was and refused to sell. Then he threatened to use his place for the manufacture of cofilns, and to display his wares conspicuously in full view of the Crocker windows. Then Crocker dropped all mention of pur- chase and put up a fence that boxed the. undertaker's house in as securely as if in one of his own caskets. Event ualiy. after Yung's death and that of his wife, Crocker acquired the property at A fair price. about a quarter of what at first had been refused.
 Another famous spite fence was erected by Mrs. Hermann Oelrichs on one of her Eastern properties just a few years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
PLANS FOR LIBERIA.
Germany and This Country May Ex-
 tend Aid.


 Berlin Aug. 9.-The foreign office has exchanged. or Is about to exchange views with the State Department at Washington regarding Liberia. based on the representations made to both the German and American governments by the special legation from Liberia. consisting of Messrs Gibon. Dorsen and Dunbar. which recently visited Washington and Berlin
 The envoys appealed to the Unit ed States to guarantee the indepen- dence of Liberia against aggressions by other powers; to negotiate for Liberia arbitration treaties with Great Britain tration treaties with Great Britain, France and Germany, to subsidize a steamship line. between the United states and Liberia; to send a small number of officials to the African re- public to advise with and reorganize its administration.
 Secretary of State Root appears to have replied sympathetieally to the envoys but to have pointed but the im- possibility of the United States taking Liberia under its protection; nor could any promise be made by the secretary concerning a steamship line to Li- beria.
 yninistering the customs receipts in the interest of the bondholders appears to bava caused much dissatisfaction and IJheria asked Germany for aid owing to there being a considerable German trade with Liberia. the foreign office listened favorably to the represents tions of the -envoys and has formulat- ed tentative proposals for communities tlon to Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
DTscORD IN TURKEY.
High oHciaIs Are suffering From Pun
 ishment.


 High officials Are Suffering From Pun
 ishment.
 Constantinople. August s.-Diseord reigns among the former ministers and palace officials detained at the ministry of war.
 Mendjough Pasha, former minister of the interior, Is at loggerheads with Tahsin Pasha, the Sultan's former sec- retary, who reproached him with not having adopted his advice three months ago to persuade the Sultan to grant amnesty to political prisoners. The secretary who is suffering from acute melancholia replies that 1t was better to have died than to witness the pres ent state of affairs.
 Zekhi Pasha, who was recently dis missed as inspector of military schools, is also reported to be prisoner at the ministry of war, half demented and constantly requesting a revolver with which to end his life. To this request the response was made that he must live and render to the nation an account of his doings. He has con- tributed s25,000 towards a fund to purchase two cruisers to be named after the heroes of the revolutions
 Considerable importance attaches to the presence at the diplomatic reeep- tion by the Sultan last Friday of the Selamlik of Tewfik Pasha, minister of foreign affairs, which doubtless was intended to emphasize the fact that the Sultan now is acting as a consti- tutional sovereign.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
COTTON snnD IN sooTLAND.

Tn his annual report for 1907 consu- lar Agent William F. Quann, of Aber- deen, furnishes the following about cotton Heea and products.
 The has been a steady increase in the importation of cotton seed from Bombay and Egypt. Until last year. no record of 1t was particularly ltem- ized at the local harbor office. 1t being classified with Sther seeds. but the in- creasing demand for this product has led the authorities to give It special mention, and for the year ended Sep- tember 30, 1907, 5.2s1 tons of cotton seed, in the undecorticated state, was received at this port. There are two mills in this district employed in the crushing of cotton seed and another is fin course of construction. The oil is growing in demand among bakers and others, who use 1t in place of lard, and the locally manufactured oil cake. being similar to that originally obtain ed from America, is gaining popularity as a cattle food The demand for Aneri- can cotton-seed cake. at one time very considerable. has now almost en- tirely disappeared, as 1t Is complained that 1t has become so hard and dry in recent years as to be of little use for feeding purposes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
STRANGE USE OF PICTURES
Az Hiding Places for Wills, and Ever as Debt Collectors.

as Debt Collectors.
 Pittsburg Bulletin.
 Though the prime purpose of pie lures IS to please and instruct they have at times been diverted to other uses. During the recent hearing of a case at a London Police Court MM- ness gave evidence that the prisoner, who was charged with attempted mur- der and suicide, had drawn his atten- lion to a couple of pictures, on the hacks of wh ich, written in pencil, was a statement by the accused setting forth the reason for his premeditated
 Ere now pictures have been enlisted in Hymen's cause. That celeprated painter of flower and figure subjects. William Hunt, was on one occasion commissioned by a gentleman to. paint his portrait in the attitude of kneel- ing and holding in his hand an open scroll -whereon was writlen q Gecisr a srs- s- iady to whom this unusual proposal of marriage was sent replied with a chalk drawing of herself with sheet of paper in her hand on which was in- scribed laconic Yes.
 Pictures have not infrequently been chosen by whimsical testators as hid- ing places for their wills. To an even Gentleman go when he gave a hand some sum to Mulready to execute figure subject on the back of hls will, which, thus adorned, was framed anu
 
 AS debt collectors, too, they have proved ehicacious. Etty, when youn man. received an order from certain Marylebone tradesmen to make dozen caricature sketches of resident or tn e locality who was notably averse to set ting his accounts. These portraits when finished were displayed in the windows of their subjects long suffer inc, creditors. who refused to remove them from the public gaze % gntii os Sheir sar canjn0 ridIcule save by yielding to their ust demands the gfeen6ebmIan noF on traits were destroyed, agreed to dis charge his debts. o,,-
 Soon after he settled In London, sh pr srhonnas Lawrence, then a mere youth, was Vr1 Witness to dastandly assault on a lady by a rufian, who managed 10 make good his escape, not, however, be- Fare be had been we'll noted by the young artist. who, at once returning to Ris studio in Leicester Square. drew from memory a speaking portrait. This, which he handed to the police. was the means of bringing the criminal to jus- flee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
THIN wOMAN's TURN.
She No Longer Needs Preparations ta
 Make Her stout.

She No Longer Needs Preparations te
 Make Her stout.
 The thin woman has never been given half . chance. For the past twanty-hve years she has tried ali the remedies advertised to become stout. and bought all manner of things to trick the observer into believing she had a beautiful figure. Conditions arc different. The stout woman is trying all the anti-fat remedies on the market to become like her thin sister. The tall thin woman is the thing, The new gowns have brought this about and the new corsets. But it is a struggle. And the thin girl just laughs. She Is having her innings.
 The woman with a good figure can not but rejoice at the hip yoke. which has appeared in Paris and which Is being rapidly adopted elsewhere. The hip yoke Is very deep and 1t fits the figure like q glove. It is fastened in- visibIy at the back. The skirt. which is circular skirt is fastened to it in such a manner that it shows the slight est flare. Around the foot the skirt is finished with band of trimming put on in wall of Troy design or in fat bands The style Is severe and tho trimming must also be severe. One of the most original of the hip yolxes was fastened at the left. The skirt opened down each side and was buttoned with big buttons and bottonholes right down to the hem. This was a rather trying style and certainly an extreme, but it served the purpose of introducing an original note in the trotting skirt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
NOVEL BALLOON RACE.
Skin in Pilotsng Airships Will Make
 The Contest.

The Contest.
 North Adams, Mass. August 9.---En- thusiasts in aeronautics will have an opportunity to show their skill as sky pilots in whach is claimed will be the first point-to-point balloon race ever held in this country, to be held here next Saturday under the auspices of the North Adams Aero Club.
 Five balloons have been entered Tor the contest and more are expected. A. Holland Forbes. of New York, has of- fered a valuable silver cup as an tn- centive for the event.
 The pilots. all of whom will be ex- perienced aeronauts, will be required by the rules of the race. to designate just before leaving. the place where they intend to aiight which must bs at least thirty miles from the start The balloon which lands nearest to the postof1ce of the town or city selected by the pilot of the airship provided that 1t is within ten miles radius Will be declared the winner.
 The big air travellers will be sent up in fifteen or thirty minutes intervals, and there will be no restrictions as to the size of the balloons or the num- Der of occupants. The ascents will be made by lots, and each pilot after witnessing the direction taken by those already in the air will be at liberty to reserve the announcement of his selection for a landing place, until just before he leaves the ground.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-10
HOME RULE REPUBs.
Tennessee Factions win Hold Conven-
 tiona.

Tennessee Factions VIII Hold COnven-
 tiona.
 Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug 5.--Prob- ably 1900 Tennessee Republicans have already arrived in this city for the purpose of holding what has become known as the home rule convention. Il is estimated that 2,000 will have reached this city by the time the con- Fention is called to order at noon to- morrow.
 caucus tonight is being held in the Hotel Patten which will result In the perfecting of a slate probably Asbury Wright of Redwood, as the head of the ticket. Mir. Wright has agreed to accept the nomination if ttndered him.
 The other faction of the party, known as the Sanders Evans faction will meet in Nashville Wednesday and it is a foregone conclusion that C. N. Tillman will be the gubernatorial nominee of that wing of the party. It is also uderstood that the Sanders Evans wing will adopt a platform Ia Vorlng State wide prohibition.
 The rupture of the Republican party in Tennessee is said to be the r1tst complete in the history of the l'arty. and the present indications are that there Is no probabillty of It's be- ing healed. Feeling is bitter between the two factions. The Sanders-E Evans crowd claim to be the regulars.
 Late tonight 1t was said that Asbury Wright had been heard from and that be had stated he. would accept the nomination for governor at the hands of the home rulers only on condition that the platform contain a plank de- claring for state wide prohibition.
 After this gossip had been circulated number of delegates. 1t is said. de- clared that in case state wide plank was inserted a bolt would result and that the third Republican convention probably would nominate Jesse M. Isit- tleton of Winchester. Another split now seems imminent.
 Those who talk of a bolt are from the First district. which. it is claimed, would go wet by 1000 majority.