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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-02
NOW JOHNNY GET YOUR GUN. ETC.
Season for Game Hunting Opened Sep
tembeT First.

Yesterday, September first, the sea-
son opened for rabbit, squirrel, snipe
duck and wild goose hunting. The Of
flee OF the county clerk is visited daily
by men, who go to take out licenses
and pay the fee of 81 for the privilege.
The state gamewarden's office has
been busy during the psst few weeks
mailing out license blanks to all the
coup y clerks of the state. 1t is esti-
ma led that 100000 blanks have been
mailed out. From the number of IL
eenses taken out indications are there
will be plenty of hunters this season.
NO MATERIAL CHANGES
There are no material changes in the
game laws for this season and the fol-
lowing synopsis will keep the hunters
in touch with the conditions and apply
largely to the northern localities which
are visited frequently by hunters from
this county:
Deer November 10th to November
3Oth, succeeding.
Rabbit-September list to March lst.
Racoon-October lst to January lst.
Squirrel-September lst to March LIST.
Pralrle Chicken and Hen-0ctober lst
to October 18th.
Partridge - September lst to Decem-
ber LIST.
Quail Protected at all times.
Snipe-September lst to December
lst.
Woodcock September lst to Decem-
ber lst.
DaSks of all varieties including coot
or mud hen-September lst to January
lst.
Wild goose or brant September lst
to May lst.
Rail or rice hen-September 1st to
January 1st
June 10th to March lst.
Bass, green, silver, rock and white
May 25th to March 1st.
Pickerel-May 25th to March lst.
Pike-May 25th to March lst.
Muskellonge May 25 to March 1st.
LAW OF HUNTING
Any resident or nonresident of this
state, who shall pursue, hunt, kill or
trap any of the birds, fowls, or ami
mails protected by the laws of this
state, without being at the time of
such pursuing, hunting or killing in
possession of license duly issued to
him, which license shall cover the per-
iod in which he shall be so pursuing,
hunting or killing such game, or who
shall furnish to another person during
the open season for such game or per-
init such other person to have during
the said open season license issued to
him, shall be fined not less then twenty
five collars nor more than one hundred
dollars or be imprisoned in the county
Jail not less than one month or more
than six months or by both such fine
and Imprisonment.
Nonresident small game licenses cost
$40 each. The nonresident license per-
mitting the hunting of small game and
the taking of one deer costs $25.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-02

A. I. Jordan, La Fargo: Eyes, il
was August, 1868, when Shane and
Jim" Jordan, with their wives Martha
and Mary, who were sisters, came to
the towI of Union, both families oc-
cupying one. log cabin until another was
erected about twenty-five rods distant.
Here they cleared their farms and built
better homes and lived until the two
brothers and one sister were called
away from the scenes of HE. Martha,
Shane's widow. yet remains and resides
with daughter in Florence county.
Only one of II two families live in the
same locality. 4. S., Jr., who owns
farm one-half mile distant The two
brothers were public spirited and took
an active part in town and county af-
fairs and served many years on the
county board. Shane served one term
in the assembly during the session of
1876, which was famous for its ali night
session over the Vance bill, the first all
night session in the history of that
body "
H. Il. Anderson, Nottingham Ridge:
81 completed the harvesting of my Ii
acre crop of tobacco in August, with a
half day to spare. can truthfully say
that in my judgment | have the best
tobacco crop ever grew. The plants
are average size and excellent quality.
My wife, daughter and myself are
going to Chicago tomorrow for weeks
visit with relatives.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-02
An Ancient Bureau.

Col. G. M. Butt, brought up one of
the drawers of bureau the other day
and had VIM. Lewis paint the following
inscription, that the generations to
come might not lose sight of its origin:
MARGARET GIANT BUTT
1857 TO 1880
ELIZABETH BUTT
1850 TO 1870.
&. N. BUTT
1870
1t will be seen by the above inscrip-
tion that the bureau has been owned by
members of the Butt family since 1887.
1t is made of black walnut and is well
preserved considering its antiquity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-02
Baby Wants a Home.

j. p. Hansen, assistant superintend-
ent of the Orphans Home-F Finding AS
sociation of Wisconsin, was in the city
of Viroqua this week on his annual visit
He said he would be glad to find some
good homes where a baby would be
welcomed. So if there are any good
families around Viroqua who would like
TO adopt baby boy or girl they should
write to Rev. p. Petersen, 8l9 Cora st.
(Sta. Al Green Bay, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-02
STORY OF THE PRIMARY VOTE.
Result Of the Statewide Contest and Battle for Local
Honors and EMolments.
GRANT TAKES THE CONGRESS
SI0NAL PLUM.

The congressional contest was one Of
the most earnest ard altogether most
creditable, that has ever been made IN
this district. Candidates have worked
with zeal for the prize. Arthur w.
Kopr of Platteville appears to have
been successful by nearly if not quite
1000 plurality. From figures ascer-
tanned he carried his home county of
Grant by LOO, Iowa 500, Richland 300,
Sauk 600, Juneau 100. Judge Mahoney
made strong showing at home, re-
ceiving vote of / $50 against Kopp's 8
452 and 6S5 for Atley Peterson. The
latter carried his home county of Craw-
ford by something above 200 plurality.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-02
THE STATE sENAToRsHIP.

In the Vernon Richland senatorial
contest between Captain james and
Dr. DeLap, both of Richland Center,
the outcome is signal victory for Mr..
James, who carries both counties by
large maiorties. In Richland James
wins by about q thousand majority
where he carried every precinct. Sim
liar conditions prevailed in Vernon,
James carrying every precinct except
Franklia and the city of Viroqua.
James majority here is 600, with two
precincts to hear from, making his
total majority approximately l,60O.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-02
OLD STATE TICKET Is RENOMI-
MATED.

There was no pronounced opposition
to any of the state candidates for re
nomination. The candidates. of Messrs.
Bernardy and Abbott for treasurer and
insurance commissioner could have
availed little more than complimentary
voting for them. From latest advises
there is doubt as to the outcome for
acknowledgements between James f.
Trottman and John Strange, From the
fact that returns in the country dis
tricts come slowly the result may not
be known for some days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-02
NOTICE 10 THE PUBLIC

Having purchased the gallery stock
of l.. K. Arlington, and being over
stocked with negatives, request all
having had their photos taken by him
and wishing more of the same, please
order by September Is, as some of those
plates viii then be destroyed.
M, J. JASPERSON.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-02
Vernon Folks Picnic in he West

The Vernon County Society of Spo-
kane, Washington, composed entirely
of former Vernon county people, held
its annual picnic, Sunday, at Mantle
park, Spokane. j. Z. Silbaugh is pre-
sident of the society and S. l.. Alexander
is secretary. The CENSOR hopes to
learn more of the particulars concern
ing the annual festiyity of our esteemed
people in the west.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-02

Pocket knives fQr every body at
Towner's.
Big supply Of oak lumber at Thay-
er's lumber yard.
C. w. Tate Of La Crosse visited
Viroqua friends Sunday.
Money 10 loan on real estate Sc
curity inquire Of c. H. Mnshan
Miss Emogene RoundtEOe has been
elected as teacher Of sci ncelh our high
school This completes the corps of
teachers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-02

Insure with John Dawson & Co.
Go ta Towner's foryour school SUI
plies.
Frank f. Long Stock company here
fair week
Mrs, A. r. Minshall was shoppt +
at La Crosse. Saturday.
School begins Monday and our
small boys are unhappy.
Frank e. Long Stock company here
fair week at Opera House.
Miss Ruth Potter returned from a
visit with her brother at Elroy.
DR.. Chase, dentist, office in Nat
ional Bank building. Phone 80.
Miss Blanche Wigginton returned
from visit with friends at heloit.
Mrs. Fred West of La Crosse visit
ed friends in this vicinity last week.
No hetter business college in Wis
e5nsin than the one at Wausau. Write
foT 0stalog.
i. Henry Bennett has now located
his law offices in the new First National
Bank building, second floor.
-Towner has the largest and best
assortment of tablets, note books, pen
ellis, etc, for school he has ever had.
New line of dress shirts, attached
and detached cuffs Negligee in differ
ent colors. Price $l.00 to $500. The
Blue Front Store.
Every young man or woman who
wishes to become independent may do
so by attending the Wausau Business
College. Write for catalog.
DIR. Baldwin, dentist, is now To-
Gated over Stoll & Groves clothing store
in the new Ferguson building. Tele-
phone No. 66 for day or night calls.
What's become of the man who
would spend half day hunting for the
largest ear of corn, and then tell the
editor he had sixty acres like that?"
The remains of Miss Helen Abbot,
formerly residing at Springville, were
brought here from Chicago Funeral
was held yesterday and burial made in
SpringvilIe cemetery.
Bernard Anderson has gone to La
Crosse to take a course in the Toland
Business School. He is one of the large
class recently tograduate from our high
school
Ed. Lind has taken charge of the
United States Express business, having
been appointed agent by the company
in place of Harry Pulvei, who has re-
signed the position.
We have Just received our fall line
of the famous Ralston Health Shoes.
The best shoe in America. Velour,
calf, elk, patent leather, gun metal and
vici kid in black and latest wine color.
Ring eyelets. The Blue Front Store.
j. w. Thayer, secretary of the
Tyler-Forks Lumber and Fuel company,
spent a part of last week at the com
pany's camps at Barron, where Is be-
ing erected suitable milling plant for
the manufacture of timber into lumber
MIR. Thayer reports prosperous year
fer the company notwithstanding the
financial stringency throughout the
season.
"A team belonging to WnI. 'Teber
of Pleasant Ridge became frightened at
an automobile, Monday. making lively
dash down south Main street. They
coIlided with telephone pole, taking a
rear wheel off the wagon. but the team
was uninjured. Right here is raised
the question as TO the adyisability of
allowing fellows to race through the
city without speed limit, erdangering
life and limb for the amusement Of q
few automobile cranks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-02
will Mend Your Shoe,

E. Frank, in basement of Lindemann
bank building, will repair your boots
and shoes, and do it well, and at reas-
enable prices. Give him trial.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-02
A Bold Hold-up

In the Yellowstone National Park,
last Wednesday, lone highwayman
covered numerous party OF tourists
and secured large amount of booty.
Our Viroqua travellers were only a
short distance behind the parties who
were robbed. Mrs C. V. Porter writes
toher husband as follows concerning
the matter: I'VE camped at Lore Star
Geyser last night and were on the road
with the coaches that were robbed.
One man held up eight coaches and
made the ladies unglove and take off
their diamonds. he greatest excite
ment prevailed. hey are now crowd
ing into the big hotels and gong
straight to bed in their rooms. Tourists
are not allowed to carry arms, SO no
one in the crowd could DO anything but
shell out. Many gave up 800 or $500
and many fine gold watches. We kept
wondering as We went along where the
coaches were as they seemed almost to
long to one procession. y sss8@asassl.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-02

Miss Julia Helgeson is spending
few days at Readstown, the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Oscar Anderson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-02

The wedding Of Miss Ca.aern Mar
tin and Leslie SLACK took place at La
Crosse. Sunday II was surprise to
al their friends
The sun., 1908-04-14
1000 TON SHIP HERE At LAST.
Tug Hercules Got Her South Of Fire Island
ILght-A $50 900 Job Of OIL Carr ying.

Tug Hercules Got Her South Of Fire Island
IIght-A $50 900 job Of OIL Carr yinE.
The lookout at Sandy Hook shortly after
sunrise yesterday morning picked up 70 the
southwark the royals Of the big ship Preus-
sen, which has been expected to arrive here
several days The ship was then about
twenty miles OF shore, and in light west
erly wind was trying to make port.
A feet Of tugboats was lowering about
the lghtships looking for the German ship
In the fleet we're the John Nichols, the Reli-
ance. the Dalzelline and the McCaldin Bros.
But Capt. McElwee in the Hercules had got
alongside the ship ten miles south OF Fire
Island ightship and agreed 10 tow her in
for $780,
The Preussen stood on until she was on
the Highlands, where she anchored. Then
the crew got TO work taking In ell sail and
the skipper waited TO be towed into harbOr.
About II O'Clock an effort was made TO get in.
The water began to food, but the wind
mad grown SO strong that two tugs could
get the Preussen only as far as the Scotland
Hghtship, where she anchored again, TO
remain until the wind moderated and the tide
served
The Preussen left Hamburg on March TO-
Capt r. r. Peterson is in charge and abe
has crew Of fifty-eight men. She Is to 60
to Constable Hook and load case on for
New Zealand. She can stow away 10000
cases, or nearly 100000 gallons. A fair
cargo for the average ship is from 10000 TO
$1,000 cases.
The Preussen is four years old, but she
has not visited this port before. She Is
40 feet long. rugged with FIVE masts' and her
gross tonnage is SOSi She is built Of steel
and carries steel spars and on her five maSis
can spread 6s 900 square feet OF canvas.
The owners Of this ship are TO receive Is
cents a case for the oil cargo she is to carry.
70 that the gross receipts for the trip will be
Sqa O00
The sun., 1908-04-14
TO SAVE COAL ROADS.
Foraker Proposes TO Make the Commodity
Clause imperative.


WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator Foraker
proposed an amendment TO the commodity
clause Of the rate law to-day that # adopted
makes the clause largely imperative. He
offered II as an amendment to the joint
resolution reported by Senator Elkins to
postpone the penalties Of the law until
January 1, 1910.
The commodity clause reads as follows:
sFrom and after May I, 1908, 1t shall be un-
lawful for any railroad company TO trans
port from any State, Territory or the Dis
triot Of Columbia to any other State. Ter
ritory or the District Of Columbia or TO any
foreiSn country any article or commodity
other than timber and the manufactured
products hereoffmanufactured, mined or
produced by 1t under it, authority or which
il NAV own in whole or in part or in which
II may have any interest, direct or indirect,
except such articles or commodities as may
be necessary and intended for its use in
the conduct Of its business as a common
carrier
To this paragraph Of the rate law Mr..
Foraker proposes to add the following
proviso a. an amendment: Provided
that the provision Of this paragraph shall
not apply to any article or commodity
lawfully acquired and owned prior to the
2Oth day Of June. 1900, by any railroad
company under and by virtue OF any statute.
franchise or charter lawfully issued or
granted by the United States or any State
Or Territory thereof
The sun., 1908-04-14
NIGHT RIDERS HUNT EyILDOERs.
Put Town In Darkness, Search Houses and
Commend Preachers Crusade.

Put Town In Darkness, Search Houses ana
Commend Preachers Crusade.
DALTON, o., April ia.-Between mid
night and O'Clock this morning Dalton
was In control Of band Of 100 night riders,
who, masked and wearing long robes,
entered the town at a gallOp. They went
first 10 the power house Of the electric
light company and forced the superin-
tendent 10 turn OF all lights. They then
found the policemen on duty and marched
them TO the public square, where they were
left under guard.
The riders then searched many houses.
saying they were looking for wrongdoers.
but they did not injure any one. Finally
the band called at the home Of the Rev.
Mr.. Sims Of the Presbyterian church and
told him they were with him In his efforts
to stop wrongdolng and urged him to
continue his crusade. After the talk with
the preacher the band disappeared
There has been much lawlessness here
recently and several attempts at arson.
It is supposed the night riders invaded
the town as q warning TO the wrongdoers.
The sun., 1908-04-14
BATTLEsHIP MEssAGE TO.DAT.
The President WIN Recommend IN AppTO'
pFiatIon for -Four Of the BiE WarshlDs.

WASHINGTON, April lS.-President Roose-
welt has made up his mind definitely TO send
70 Congress the special message which he
has had Ia preparation recommending that
money for the construction Of four battle
ships be appropriated at this session. The
message has been completed and the pres
ent intention Of the President is 10 transmit
il 10 the Senate and the House tomorrow.
The battleship feature OF the naval appro-
priation bill will be discussed by the House
tomorrow or "wednesday.
To Representative, Richmond Pearson
Hobson OF Alabama, q Democrat. much Of
the credit Ia given for inducing the Presl-
dent 10 prepare the battleship message
The Naval Committee. OF which Mr., Hobson
il a member. made provision for two battle
ships only, or rather for authority to ooh-
struct two battleships leaving the appro-
priatiou Of money for the purpose 10 be
included in the naval bill OF next year. The
President wants direct appropriation for
four battleships instead of mere authorize
tion for the construction Of two. Mr..
Hobson was at the White Houss to-day,
very happy in the knowledge that the mes
sage recommending four big armorcads
would go TO Congress.
Nearly all the Republican leaders In the
House have told the President that In the
present state Of finances the House will not
agree to his four ship programme. He has
been reminded that II was agreed between
the President and the Republican leaders
several years ago that one battleship should
be provided for in each annual naval appro-
priation bill and that Il is going beyond the
understanding then reached for tho Presi
dent TO ask for more than one vessel unless
the relations Of the United States with other
Pow ers have changed.
The President has indicated that the de-
fence Of Hawaii and the Philippines In the
event Of a foreign war would make 1t de-
sirable to have feet In the Pacific In sddi-
ton to feet In the Atlantic.
The Republican leaders Of the House have
made up their minds apparently TO resist
the expected effort to appropriate for four
battleships and they are hopeful OF having
their way
The sun., 1908-04-14

building, where 200 strike breakers are quar-
tered, is foroe. Merchants refuse 10 send
provisions and the strike breakers have TO
go TO restaurants for their meals When
their identity becomes known the dishes
in 'front.' Of them are taken away by the
walters.
More strike breakers from New York
are expected. The men who led the riot
against the troopers declare that the scaba
will be mobbed as soon az they step Oh
the train. Az every railroad station to-
night there are scores Of men waiting 10
carry this plan into execution.
The Chester Traction Company taps
the countryside between Chester and Phila-
delphia, twenty miles away. The meh
struck for 10 per cent. increase and reoogni-
tion Of the union.
PENSACOLA. Fla. April I3-RiotinR again
broke out between union sympathizers and
nOn-unionists involved In the street railway
strike this morning and additional troops
have been ordered TO the scene, Noattempt
has as yet been made TO nun cars and will
not be until the troops ordered out this
morning shall have arrived. The town
presents a martial appearance The city
is patrolled from one end to the other
The advertisement, Wanted, motormen
and conductors, experienced, for out Of
town; non-union; apply Sll West Fifty
ninth street, after sA. M which appeared
in yesterday mornings papers brought
out such a crowd Of the unemployed that
police help had TO be called TO keep the
men in line.
The owner Of the building finally objected
to the mob in front and the recruiting sta
ton was moved to 2S4 West Ffty-fourth
street. where again the owner interfered
and everybody shifted 10 III West Thirty
seventh street.
The crowd increased in size and disorder
until the reserves were called, first from the
Tenderloin station and later from the
Fast Thirty-fifth street station Those in
charge said the men would be sent to Ches-
ter. Pa.
The sun., 1908-04-14
TICKLED SECRETARY TAFT
To see gen. Bell FlOundering In Mud Up Ia
His Waist on Potomac Flats.

To see Gen. Bell FlOunderinS In Mud Up to
His Waist on Potomac Flats.
WASHINGTON. April lS.--Whi e the Hon.
william H. Taft and his brother, Charles
P. Taft Of Cincinnati. laughed until their
sides were sore, Major-Gen. j. Franklin
Bell, Chief Of Stah Of the army. vallowed
in the mire OF the tida basin south Of the
White House this afternoon until he looked
more like mud pie than Brigadier, Gen,
Bell, Secretary Taft and Char es P Taft
had gone out for horseback ride through
the series Of parks which have been made
by the reclamation Of the Potomac fats.
Gen. Bells horse became unruly and to
discipline him the chief Of stan started
him across some soft ground. 1t was
softer than the General thought and the
animal went knee deep into II, AL Gen.
Bells efforts to get him out were unavailing.
The horse sank deeper and deeper and in
desperation the General dismounted right
in the mud. In about q minute he had
gone down into the muck as far as his
waist and the horse was getting in a worse
fix than ever. Then the General walked
out TO get assistance.
When the two Tafts saw him they shouted
with glee. His khaki riding trousers and
tan leggings were coated thickly with
b ack mud and the rest Of his person was
sprinkled plentifully " tn the same ma
terial.
Communicating his orderly and a small
boy. Gen. Bell waded back into the marsh
and all three took turns in trying to eItricate
the horse. When they succeeded Gen,
Bell was all mud up to his armpits and the
horse was a sight to behold. And all the
way home the Secretary Of War continued
10 laugh. At late hour tonight he wal
o(,ohln0 atiU
The sun., 1908-04-14
WANAMAKER LEFT SaO,OOO, 900.
VIII Filed for Probate In philadelphia
Leaves Al TO Family.

VIII Filed for Probate In PhlladelphlA
Leaves All 10 Family.
PHILADELPHIA, April ls.-With the ex-
ception Of few bequests to household
employees the will Of Thomas B, Wana-
maker leaves his entire estate, valued in
the neighborhood Of t2O,OOO,OOO, 10 his
widow. Mary Lowber Welsh Wanamaker;
his mother, Mrs. Mary B. Wanamaker; his
two sisters. Ms. Mary Warburton and
Mrs. Elizabeth Mcleod. and to his brother,
Rodman. The latter is sole executor Of
the estate.
Ali furniture and household goods the
will gives TO the widow. together with
one-third Of the residuary estate. Another
third is to be held in trust by the executor,
the income to 60 to his mother. The re-
naming third Is also to be held in trust
and the income TO be divided among the
sisters and the brother.
The executor is to have control Of all
real estate and business In which the de-
ceased was engaged.
The sun., 1908-04-14
Proposed Bureau Of Mines with John
Mitchell at Its Head.

WASHINGTON, April lS.-John Mitchell,
former president Of the mine workers
union, will get a comfortable berth II Con-
gress passes a bill reported 10 the House
to-day. The measure provides for the
creation Of bureau Of mines In the Depart
ment Of the Interior. Strong pressure has
been e1erted for many years in behalf Of the
creation Of such bureau. II the bureau
should be established at this session Of
Congress II is Understood that President
Roosevelt win place John Mitchell At the
head Of Il.