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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27
DAVID A. DE ARMoND.

that he Is not only strong but fierce
debater, ana there are few who have
crossed swords with hin and retired
victorious
Besides being a brilliant speaker, he
is champion of the rights Of the
house SO against infringement by the
sens- A master Of sarcasm. he Is
steadfsst defender OF the faith %
the constitution. On one occasion he
was pointing out that unless the con
stitution trainers were mistaken and
the lesson of the Revolution had been
lG4; the power OF the house in original
ing revenue bills is real instead OF
shadow
The senate is made up in the main
OF very eminent men," said De Ar
mond. Most Ok them derive their
lineage from the house Of representa-
tives. They would make a virtuous
ollgarchy. doubt not but ! do not
believe that the American people are
yet prepa red to have II written IS the
preamble TO their laws. Be II enacted
by the senate oi TIE United States in
executive session assembled"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27
When Roeksf.II.r Was Poor.

]. c. Foster, a retired business man
OF Buffalo, who Is spending the winter
at the New Denechaud, was hotel
man years ago in OIL City. Pa. That
was In the days OF the Pennsylvania
oil boom, and prospectors from all
over the country were guests in the
City hotel many of whom have since
risen to the front rank Of finance, for
among Mr.. Fosters guests in those
days were such men as Rockefeller,
Satterfield. Taylor, vandergriff, For
man and Dan O'Day. And 1t was no
mates to sleep two In bed. for ac-
commodations weren't plentiful. and
even plastered houses were rare,-New
Orleans Picayune.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27

Secretary Wiililm Loeb. who car
fies as ma1y official secrets under .
.aIl silk hat as any other man in Wash
ington walked back to the White
House offices the other day, smiling Ia
pite of the .act that he had been visit.
ing the dentist
you must have had good time, "
was suggested to hhh
The dentist told me kept my
mouth open too wide said the faith
full secretary and | told him it was
the first tine / had ever been accused
of il"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27
De Almond of Missouri.

Congressman David A. De Almond,
whose recent physical discussion with
Minority Leader Williams on the floor
Of the house was the sensation of the
opening days Of congress. Is serving
his ninth consecutive term in the ma
tional legislature.
During his long service in the house
Mr.. De Almond has risen steadily I'M
III he is rated as one of the best
equipped members of either branch
Of congress. 1t has been said Of him
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27
Bowery Dance al SprinsviIIs.

A bowery dance viii be given on the
Howard Smith place, one mile below
Springville, next Saturday night, May
30. A good floor has been built and
excellent music will be provided. Re-
freshments will be served on the
grounds. Filing T. Sole, manager.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27
A Great ADVANTAGE.

There's one thing | must say like
about classical concert" said Mr..
Cumrox
What is thatF'
mo one can come home and whistle
the tunes" Washington Star.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27
Notice.

All our customers who received state
ments mailed to them May /. are re-
quested TO call and make settlement
with us, We must close our books
without further delay. IL. D. Will
LIAMs& Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27

As the result Of some experiments In
fattening cattle il was shown that
when prairie hay was fed with corn
alone II gave small unsatisfactory
gains and very little profit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27
MARKED

At Hisboro Catholic church, May ~. by Rev.
Father Czech. Albert Sebranek and Anna Stenek
both Of Forest township.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27
Spring Cleaning.

Mrs. Jones-Good gracious. Mrs
Brown, why is your husband going
through all those strange actions? Is
he training for prize fight?
Mrs. Brown-Not at all He's mere
ly getting IN form TO beat the carpets.
-Harper's Weekly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27
The Most Suspicious Ever.

Henry Clews, the banker and au-
thor. was talking at the Union club 10
New York about certain fnancier
mo wonder the man is so success
full" said Mr.. Clews He Is the most
careful. the most suspicious. fellow
ever heard of In fact he reminds me
of Staffordshire farmer my father
used to tell Of
at was said OF this farmer that
whenever he bought a herd OF sheep
he examined each sheep closely to
make sure that ii had no cotton In it."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27

church
Died at his home in Breckenridge, Minnesota. on
Monday, May Is. Hon John Stevenson. in the 74th
year u his are. Mr. Stevenson was Of Irish par
'ntage. bore in Court St Joseph. suburb then,
but now d part Of Montreal. Canada The day Of
birth Was April II. 1895. When the subject Of
this sketch was three years old the family moved
under the protecting OF the stars and stripes
and settled in Noble county. Ohio. where Mr.
Stevenson grew To manhood. The family again
made a move In the year 1866. Wisconsin Was their
destination. First they settled in the town Of
Jefferson. this county and later IN the town Of
Harmony. This was his residence tOr thirty-iive
years. On December ~. 1862. he was married 20
Miss Annie McI.oes, a sister 70 Mrs. Ellis Reed
and Mrs. VIM A. Heron Their yeddcd life has
been one Of complete happiness. their love story
never grew old. In September, 1853 Mr. Stephen
son enlisted in Co. d. 43d WIS. Vol Inf and
served I'll the close II the He in the
battle Of J0husonvic. near Naphvillo. Following
the war he manifested public spirit by occupy
ing various posts Of duty In his state and county.
He was In the lower branch 81 the Legislature Ia
1875 for the western dgeriet Of Vernon county.
He also served In the capacity IN the year
1888. Beaides this he held many town Offices dur
ing his years Of actiHty. To Mr.. and Mrs Stow
cnson were born seven children, one dying in in
fancy. the Test living follows Mrs. H. A.
Annet Of Fond du Lac; J, +. Stevenson ~ Port
land. Oregon j. w. Stevenson of Breckenridge.
Minnesota drs Robt. Sansburn. Sharon. North
Dakota w. j. Stevenson. Colorado Springs. Colo
RADIO. and MisA Nellie Stevenson of Brockinridge.
Minnesota Besides the children Mr. Stevenson
lea' ~ three brothers, One sister died year ago
this present month. Mr.. Stevenson has always
bean a Btanch republican. casting his rst vote for
John {. Fremont He has been a des out Christian
from his youth and = member Of the Methodist
church. His JOY IN the latter years Of his life
his church work In his earlier years he taught
school in this county aud many grey haired resi-
dents u this community aat under his teaching.
An invalid mother also survives the deceased.
being unable to accompany tho remains 10 the
last resting place. Funeral services we're held Ia
the Methodist church In ViroquA. Sunday. May
"a. heys Butters and Nuzum officiating, and I'M
der the stars and stripes with the last honOrs one
soldier can do for another the c. A. h laid the
mortal remains nt Mr. Stevenson away in the
SptinEvile cemetery. there 30 await the grand
reuni1u la the skyH
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27

HONEY:
You jes' can't beat biscuits made outen
Gold Medal Flour,-no sab. NANNY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27

At Viola May ~. by Rev, Haskell Miss Nettia
Lyons to Mr.. Albcn Standiford. both well-known
young people IT Salem Ridge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27
TINE GENUINE
DR.. BELLS PINE-T HONEY
has tho Bell on the bottle.
For Sale by A. j. johnson
Qualification.

'Why do you belong to the golf club?
I have never seen you playing"
Il get so much satisfaction out of
sitting around and watching the men
keeping the green's In order. once
had TO work for a living myself
st. Paul Pioneer Press
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27

voIAadagI
1000 aql sssHsId InoL4 EepeN pop
:4GAvSSIduH
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27

that there was some mystery len
tbst the boy was connected in some
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27
DIED

At Readstown May l6. Mr.. Thomas Jones' aged
80 years: native Of Waea and resident Of this
county since 1863. Funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Shepard in Readstown Methodist
church.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27

1uc rVsN --.-
organ and began 10 play.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-05-27

tally designed tn encase the bust
easily and smoothly, showing no
lines through the thinnest and most
snug fitting gown.
Model PAPA is made of imported
Coutille or Batiste of very fine
weave, richly trimmed with laces
and washable ribbons. Boned with
Selected Artic Whalebone of the
purest quality.
SECURITY Rubber Button Hose
Supporters attached
Redfern PAPA, Batiste, SIS
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-26
Army and Navy Teams
Confident OF VIctOru

They are working under cover. The
Navy team looks to be the best on the
Performances of the eleven this fall.
but the Army is said TO have a bundle
OF tricks up their sleeves that may
surprise the Navy outfit.
Any way. its going 10 be a great
game, and no one except those away
deep on the inside have a chance to
get tickets now. They have all been
given out in advance 10 those entitled
to them This include. army ana navy
officers The general public has lit;ie
chance TO see the same, but they are
nightly interested in the outcome just
the same.
The Army team leaves West Point
tomorrow morning at 80 o'clock IN
Charge Of Lieut.. H. NJ. Nelly, head
coach, and will be accompanied ny All
the assistant coaches and members Of
the squad. numbering in all sixty-five
persons The Army headquarters in
- iadelph!a will be the Bellevue
Stratford Hotel.
The corps Of cadets gathered on the
side lines at final practice yesterday,
and gave the team an ovation. tire
Academy band leading the cadets while
they sang songs procaIming the Army
by thunder. Surely a Wonder" The
team was cheered collectively and In
dlyidually.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-26
BOOK ON MARATHON WINNERS
Gives Their History from First Year Cd
Great Grecian Race.
From the Neo York Press.J


From the Nelo York PreSS.J
To sprinters and distance runners
booklet issued recently will be Of
exceptional interest, because it de.
tails the history of the winners Of
the Marathon races from the days Of
ancient Greece down to Johnny"
Hayes, who recently proved the quail.
ity Of American grit and endurance
in the Olympic Games in England.
The booklet, which is published by
the o Sullivan Rubber Company, tells
of the traditions of the ancient race
and quotes the poems written by
modern and ancient poets, glorying
in the prowess of the athletes who
hav. won the trophy in that great
e; ent. 1t has illustrations OF the am
phitheatre in Athens where the old
Greek athletes contested for the
prizes in the presence of the King. 1t
has an illustration of he Olympia
which was the pride of all Greece.
There is an interesting picture OF
the plains Of Marathon, over which
tn distance race was run. The book
goes back to the year rs B. c., when
ELAN GORGEOUS won the race, and
tells of the honors that were paid to
him. 1t shows how from foot races
the Olympic games developed into
quadrennial contests of many kinds
that aroused the spirit of every able
bodied Greek. !. quotes many ex-
cerpts from the poets TO show how
the winners of the Marathon races
have been eulogized. and how great
an inspiration that race has been to
athletes and to soldiers.
Browning has praised the Olympic
he-,ec. Herodotus, the ancient MIS-
torian, has written of the Marathon
race and of the battle OF Marathon,
aid the booklet gives excerpts from
that historian. Bringing the history
to date, the booklet tells of Hayes's
victory. and points out that he had
conserved his strength by wearing
shoes that had soft heels.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-26
WELSH DEFEATS
FOXY ABE ATTELL
IN HARD FIGHT

Especial 10 The Evening World)
LOS ANGELES, Cal. Nov. 2G.-Cnder
a roof which failed 10 protect the fight
ers or crowd from u terrific rainstorm,
Freddie Welsh dec!sively defeated Abe
Attell, feather weight champion, in hf-
night. When Referee Eyton raised
Welsh's glove 81 the finish the decision
could not be questioned. 1t was Welsh
all the way. the little Englishman
meeting and defeating Able at his own
game.
here in many day. but for the FIRST
time Attell met his master in clever
ness. Welsh had about nine pounds the
best OF the weight.
Attell was cautious, allowing Welsh
10 do the leading at the start. Abe
played for the body and had slight
effectively with straight left. Each
round was marked BY clever fighting,
Welsh had the advantage in the fourth.
The little Englishman sneaked through
Abe's guard repeatedly and protected
himself well in the return.
Welsh administered severe kidney
punishment in each round and IN the
seventh had decided hedv a afSetiveiy
The eighth was a stand-off. Welsh nat
tered Attell about at the start OF the
ninth. but Abe rallied strongly. The
tenth was even. Welsh maintained his
with the wet floor. Welsh slipping in
the twelfth
Welsh used straight punches TO the
face, and throughout the thirteenth
reached Abe's face and body, Welsh
beating At;ell at his own game. Abe
attempted TO force the fighting, but
could not pull up. Welsh meeting him
at every turn. Welsh kept up rain OF
abs 10 the face, They fought about
the ring 1T close quarters. The lighting
was virtually confined to a twelve-foot
r!Ig on account OF the rain,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-26
MICHIGAN WILL
PASS Up GAMES
WITH FASTENERS

There IS strong possibility that
the game between Pennsylvania and
Michigan may he the last between
these two universities and It has
also been decided by Minnesota to
sever football relations with Carlisle
out of these changes will probably
come the resuming or conference re-
lations by Michigan with the West
and a new organization which ill be
stronger and more satisfactory.
Michigan quit the conference several
years ago. and while the alumni is
now favorable to return II cannot
be denied that the loss of the Wolver-
ines was keenly felt by the other
Western universities, who would well
come her return to athletic relations
In such an event 1t is probable that
the plan of Dean Jones, OF Minnesota,
would be adopted
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-26
BERT KEYES KNOCKS OUT
SULLIVAN IN HARD BOUT.

SAVANNAH, Ga. Nov. g. - 'Ilid''
sullivan, of Washington was knocked
out last night in the eighteenth round
Of what was 10 have been twenty
round fight by Bert Reyes. of New
York. Jim Buckley. Of New York,
acted as referee The fight was .he
prett!est exhibition seen In Savannah
Tor years, II opened with both men
apparently well matched. and for sey.
tn.l Iu..Ids progressed VIII hoMugs
easy Inc rOughinG began in tne
.Ittu, Reyes showing several varieties
Of fighting thai sullivan appeared Ia
lind confusing,
II looked as though the bout would
20 the limit, but IN the eighteenth
round Reyes forced sullivan "a = corner
ana landed a right aud icft 20 his laN
IN pulc" succession. Down went Sui
.vGu, tu; ae zane Up again, anly "a
Doe tllored once more, his time nj
good.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-26
Ketchel Says He viii
Beat Papke This Time

INTO good condition to fight again. was
matched last night to meet Phil Crock, tn.
Cleveland lightweight. for ten rounds at the
opening boxing show OF the Southern A. c.
OF New Orleans. on the night Of Dec, ii
S9rbett Will have to be al his best 10 beat
gu: in California, and besides Is y r %e;'
s:tff puncher. s'''
manager OF the Armory A. K. OF Boston "y ~
sign up either Tommy Murphy or Natty
EaidwIn to meet Jem Driscoll, tho English
feather weight champion. In twelve.reund
battle at one Of the shows to be held Nv
me ciun IN two weeks. Baldwin is not
are that Murphy will get the chance II he
is willing TO meet the clever EngIishman.
fighter of Philadeiphia, has REUSED TO
nsht Young Donnhue," the Boston light
moly 'os twelve e1 rounds before the A.
Murray tried 10 bring the men togethsr
r nIt LACK hsnlon, manager of Loughrey,
wiling to let IouEhrey fight Tommy Gull
aagsln but as LouFhrey has already bestef
Quill; Murray would not listen to tSis
who Aos "a, At, tell the fsa,heTwe,Fht champion
ss6t sss Sa!iisrnIHsn fs'a Few few day. e:'
been ,p7a,shsd e fisht Charley Gritfn ,hs
the southerpD uxil''s; ,te7roand bout Sefor,
maker q the club secured Grlsnn: coass sn
The fight promoters of California viii
make an effort now TO clinch a twenty-fiv.
l!sh lightweight and BATTLING Nelson Tor ~.
lightweight Championship OF the world
S Ge;sh u one OF the most popular fiEhteSs in
Callfornla now, as result OF his yiStorv
eye, A,telI; ard the chances are that a bat,
re between him and Nelson would draw one
nessed fight in California,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-26
Both Teams in Fine Shape for
the Game at Philaiel-
phia Saturday.

IT'S all over but the shouting in the
4 annual game between the Army and
= Navy at Franklin Field, Philadel-
phia, Saturday. OF course the game IS
not over. It's not even played yet. but
both teams think it is over.
They DO because both are confident
OF victory. The Navy has finished all
its hard work and will rest up for two
days in Philadelphia, while the Army
team. after a light workout this after
noon. will also journey toward Quaker
town for days rest before the big
battle.
But little real Information az to the
condition Of the two teams has leaked
out Of either school for the past week.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-26
.LONGBOAT TO MEET
DORANDO IN NEXT
DISTANCE RACE

A match will be arranged within the
next twenty-four hours between Tom
Longboat, the speedy Indian, and Do
rando Pietri. the tieet-footed Italian
runner, who defeated Johnny Hayes.
the Marathon winner in a twenty-siX-
mile race at Madison Square Garden
last night. Charley Murray, the we'll
known promoter of running races.
wrestling matches and other sporting
events. of Buffalo, was present at the
race between Dorando and Hayes last
might, and said that he had come here
for the purpose OF signing up Dorando
for a twenty five-mile race with Long
boat, TO be run at the big regiment
armory in Buffalo on or about Dec. 10.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-26
DRlSc0LL RUNS FAST
IN SOLDIERS MEET,

Mike Driscon, Of the Mercury \, c.
II youLur- was the nero Of the games
~ .hp THeuty-socond Regiment AS
night II, won the 400 metre invi'a-
uen r.a by twenty yards. George Bon.
lag Of tie Irsh-American Athletic
club, was second, and ifty yards pe'
nina Drscol was Fred Bellars, VI the
Sew YORK \. c., who aOsed out Charlie
Nh -r IN In.rd place.
Dr.s.pI nm the distance. which
iu a minutes Is A. seconds Athetir
e., pelt- 4g3eed he would have broken
the indoor record or IA minutes 80 S-i
seconds Cor three miles had he con
urued running,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-26
FLEET DORANDO
WINS in MARATHON
RACE FROM HAYES
Italian Who Collapsed in London
Event Shows Wonderful Stamina
in Gruelling Contest With
Former Victor
BY ROBERT EDGREN.

Dorando etri Johnny Hayes off his the finish and
the great professional Marathon Madison Square Garden last night
Dorando the GLASS; without doubt He took the lead the very
start and never headed Lap after lap mile after m he along
easily with Hayes plugging steadily his heels And when the time
sprint the last laps Dorando, fresh and strong the
START whizzed around the cde path like Arthur Duffy cracking the
worlds iOO-yari record
Hayes game the last tried to fight But the pace had
killed him. He didn't have of sprnng power left his weary
body tired legs desperate strides he weakened
and lost ground while the triumphant Italian fairly onped away from
hos minute
Olympic London. won after Do had
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-26
THE MARATHON STORY
BRIEFLY TOLD

The Interesting little booklet that
merited the above complimentary
press notice will be sent upon re-
ceipt of a request addressed to tho
OSullivan Rubber Co., Lowell. Mass,
accompanied by two-cent stamp to
cover the cost Of mailing. For con-
venience a coupon is appended to be
Allied ont by YOU
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-26
eowser oeats Moore.

PiTT-TrEG Pa. NOV. 9G.-Mull
Hows0r uau The Lest OF It with Paul
.I..l, '.H- tue inst .uur rounds p--
lrl. tIp NUpuGcI =. =, last Glgat,
Moore came bach lu the last Two rounds
strong. lg, could not overcome Bow
seTs lead
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-26

No.a. American Lea que PARK, 40 h n -,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-11-26
Hayeo Makes Effort.

a. eighteen miles hoauGu began Co.
look weary. H.. nlp motion Was sul. ca
tAs Ills stride shortened. ana Hayes
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-04
IRVINGTON.

Mrs. Charlie Halves and baby have
returned from Glendeane where they
were the guests of Mrs. Arthur Smith
for few days
Mrs. Frank Waggoner returned last
week from Cloverport after a ten days
visit with relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. CT. Chamberlain spent
several days in Louisville last week at
tending the grand Knights of Templas
Drill and while there we're the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery.
Miss Edwena Buchanan, of Louisville,
arrived Saturday to be the guest of Mrs.
James King
Rev. and Mrs. E. w. Graves have re-
turned from greensboro where they
went to attend the burial OF his father,
who died on last Thursday after a few
days illness of lagrippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edd. McAfee spent two
days in Cloverport last week visiting
relatives.
Mr.. Charlie Blanford stopped over
night with Mr.. J.W. Piggott on Friday.
He was returning from a visit to his
son, Fletcher, at Lebanon.
Miss Bevie Cain spent Thursday in
town on her way to Bewleyville from
Southern Alabama, where she has been
staying for the past seven months.