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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14
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General Rogers Tens of Birthplace Ofths
Great English Play Writer
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worlds greatest dramatist, and by his
side his WifesAnn, to whom he Willed a
feather bed The register shows they
were married 18th Nov. 1882, and it
shows their first child, daughter, was
born 18th May, 1888. In 1879 a mem
orial theatre was opened to the public.
1t is located on the Avon but a short
walk from the church. The theatre is
beautifully finished, and has a large
seating and staging The art room
contains many pieces presented by act
ors and actresses, representing them
selves in the costumes of Shakespe ear
ian plays, and are said to be from the
brushes of the most skilled painters of
this period, and painted specially for
the memorial gallery. There is a well
filled library, also contributed by
Shakes pearian players, largely on the
drama tic art. The library contains
mann statues and busts of the great
poets, presented by admirers of his
fanatic talent Close by is a monu-
ment presented by the Actors club. 1t
contains many statues of the fost not
able characters in the most celebrated
plays.
That 45, 900 people, representing six
=
American, should visit this way side
town to see the birthplace, the gram
mar school, the burial place, memorial
theatre and monuments, shows the in
terest the world takes in paying hom-
age to the great writer, William
Shakespeare, whom the congress of
learned men placed third on the MEM
orial arch of Albert in London.
Homer's resting place is not known;
many people go to the church in Flor
ence to see the marble slab that design
ates the burial place of Dante, while
many thousands go to Stratford on the
Avon to visit the scenes of Shakes
peare's early life and end. Having
visited the many places of interest in
Stratford we take short ride to Shot
terry to visit the home of Ann Hath
way, house with a straw tina
roof, quiet home in a beautifr
den, where all the furniture is z
as when Ann left it to place
and hand to honor and o
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14

u = OH Tor LONDON 10
LIVER, where we take modern liner
for the western continent, after a six
months travel in the valley of the Nile,
in the Holy land and across the CONT
nent of Europe, while we have been
under the flags of Egypt, Turkey,
rsce hoaPa hats aa and b bog heads
when we see the stars and stripes in
the place of honor on the liner Finland,
and exclaim all hail Anlerical We are
free to express an opinion that, not
withstanding the statliness of ancient
temples, the magnificent ruins that
show the great labor and skill to build
to the gods of old; civilization, progress
and culture are in the countries where
the Christian religion is taught.
E. NJ ROGERS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14
A Healthy Family

"Our whole family has enjoyed good
health since we began using DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, three years ago" says
l.. A. Bartlett, of Rural Route /, Gull
ford, Maine. They cleanse and tone
the system in gentle way that does
you good. 25c at A. J. Johnson's drug
Stprn
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14

Kodol is a combination of the natural
digestive juices and it digests all classes
of food and every kind of food, so you
see it will do the work that the stomach
itself does, Sold by o. E. Davis and
A j Johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14
The rose IS queen of flowers in the
millinery world.

You take Kodol just for a little while
when you have slight attacks of indi-
gestion, and you take it just little
longer in order to get relief from severe
attacks of Indigestion or Nervous Dys-
pepsia. Try Kodo today Sold by q.
+. Davis and A. j. Johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14

An old lriShman - - heard to declare
that he was going to vote for Billy
Bryan this wear He said: I've voted
icr him two times already. and we've
had good times ever since.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14

The difference between democratic
panic and republican stringeney is
thirty cents. In the democratic panic
of 1893 oats sold for 10 cents. In the
republican striugency Of 1907. oats sold
for Is cents bushel That's the way
an Iowa paper figures it out.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14

If boys viii be firm in resisting temp
tation to use Intoxicating drinks, they
will be able to resist more easily when
they become men.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14

Those who thirhS they have all re-
hgion art the ones who most need 70
worry whether they have any.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14

New line of dress shirts, attached
and detached cuffs. Negligee in differ
ent colors. Price $1.0O to $500. The
Blue Ernnt Store
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve is the best salve for piles. Be
sure you get De Wits. Sold by O. E.
Davis and A. j. Johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14

Do not let anyone tell you that snme-
thing else is just as good as De Witt S
Kidney and Bladder Pills because here
isn't anything just as good. Sold by
q. f.. Davis and A. J. Johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14

Success is not so much in getting
there as in knowing what you are there
for
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14

Religion is not TO bind back, but "a
bind together all men.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14

The god who can be expressed in
figures is only figuratiye god after ALL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14

The difference between what we are
and what we know we ought to be is
the great opportunity in life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14

Many big sorrow is born of a little
sin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14

President Garfeld's first act after
taking the oath of office was to kiss
his mother.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-10-14

Fer President WILLIAM II. TAFT Of Ohio.
For Vice President JAMES S, SHERMAN Of
New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-26

the former minister was q high financier
with low methods: that he ran up large
bills and seldom paid; that he hired many
servants and kept them waiting for their
wages; that he borrowed from his secre-
taries. and considered that they were hon
ored by his attentions, and finally that he
played such pleasant pranks on friends as
that of presenting an Arabian" steed as
a gift and afterward sending bill for
good round sum for the animal. which had
never been nearer Arabia than Washing
ton. d. c.
This city has in the past had many pc
culiar experiences with diplomats of all
sorts. 1t has had lawbreakers who pleaded
international immunity. 1t has had house
renters without the least conception of
decent regard for property. 1t has had
borrowers and non-paying buyers. In
deed. nothing can now surprise or greatly
shock this capital. OF late years, how
ever, its experiences with the representa-
tives of foreign nations have been almost
invariably pleasant. and the revelations
regarding the late emissary of the sultan
are disquieting. because reminiscent of an
epoch which many had believed to have
passed. 1t may be that these tales of
Mehmed Ali Bey are slanderous and that
he is the victim of triumphant rivals
spleen. Perhaps he will show clean set
of books when he brushes the tears from
his eyes and takes notice of practical af-
fairs again. Meanwhile there is more SYM
pathy for those who, it is said, are today
wondering whether the Young Turks"
government at Constantinople will stand
for the debts incurred In Washington by
the minister of the old regime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-26
Mehmed Ali Bev.

When Mehmed All Bey. late Turkish
minister at this capital. received notice
from Constantinople that in consequence
OF certain changes in the political situa-
ton at home his services were no longer
required In the diplomatic service. some
sympathy was felt for him. He took to
hts bed and plucked his beard and wept
He was an object Of commiseration for
even the callous-hearted His most par
ticular enemy, the consul general of the
sublime porte in New York. was named
as his temporary successor. Mehmed Ais
humiliation was complete. His prostra-
ton became greater. and the sorrow Of his
friends deepened into a resemblance to a
personal afiliction. The acting minister
chatted freely on his visit to Washington
about the stricken one, and especially
about that stricken ones father. a fugi-
tive from Turkey. There was a delectable
washing Of Turkish linen in public, and
those who were not moved to sympathetic
tears grinned In appreciation.
Then Mehmed ALI Bey quietly slipped
ont of town and sailed for England. The
new charge at the legation began taking
account OF stock. Now q scandal is brew
ing, and the freely speaking consul general
- nothing loath to let the world in on all
the secrets Of the late menage. 1t IL
limited that there are lapses Of ohicial
bookkeeping. It II frankly charged that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-26
A Smashed AFFINITY

Earle. the affinity man, turns out to
be wife beaten. which puts him in about
the meanest class known to society.
There Is no warrant for wondering at the
spectacle he now presents. jailed for his
assault upon the woman for whom he
cast or his faithful wife and her babe.
The mans tnsolent defiance of conven-
ton, his brazen attempt to set I'D a Der.
sonal standard of morals against the re-
Qu1rements OF the social organization. his
cruel GOODNESS toward the woman whom
he had vowed to honor and protect. all
were indicative Of despicable character.
There was sorrow, Of course, for the first
wife and even for the young woman who
had permitted the man to gain such a
dominating influence over her that she
was persuaded to take the wife's place in
his home. For it was from the outset
certain that so shameless man could not
be otherwise than supremely selfish. and
the "affinity' was destined sooner or later
to suffer from the effects of communion
with him.
Earle's affront to society consisted
chiefly in his hypocritical attitude toward
the marriage institution. Had he deserted
his wife for the other woman he would
have Jared the sensibilities of people far
less severely. Men are doing that sort
OF thing all the time, and although thew
are held severely in reprObation for their
conduct. they are not rated as revolution
lists. but merely as scoundrels who de-
serve ostracism. Earle. however. sought
10 set up a new standard of conduct, and
his example. promptly denounced though
1t was'on all sides. undoubtedly did much
harm through suggestion. It is hard on
the woman. but the sufferings undergone
by the affinity wife have now served
their good purpose in showing the man In
his true colors and exposing him as a
contemplate being, rather than as the
exalted prophet of new order of matri-
mony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-26
Has Bryan a ChanceP

From the New York Evening Post.
The campaign has gone far enough for
the classic warning note" against over
confidence to be sounded as Postmas-
ter General Meyer sounded 1t at Hot
Springs yesterday. But this year Mr..
Meyer need not hold up the picture Of
the republican cohorts idling their time
away in their domestic Capuas while
Fabius Maximus Bryan is drilling his
forces and leading them to battle. Even
If the republicans go to the polls and do
their very best. they have fight on their
hands this year such they have not
had since 1896. There are still large num-
bers of democrats who cannot stomach
Bryan, but there are large numbers, too,
that have made up their mind this year
to swallow the dose. Bryan's strength in
the middle west is yet to be tested. For
aker's capacity for mischief in Ohio must
be discounted. Johnson's denomination, in
Minnesota raises a new sensitive spot on
the surface of the republican body polite
No, there Is no reason for republican
overconfidence this year, and Mr.. Meyers
warning was uncalled for. unless the cor
porations have shown tendency to fall
into what the colored preacher called
''contributory negligence"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-26
Kern.

Mr.. Kern in his speech of acceptance
takes his place beside his chief on the
Denver platform. The deliverance lacks
snap and originality, but as the result
probably of comparison with Mr. Bryan
deliverances which have preceded it, No
point of the democracy's creed has been
left uncovered by the peerless leader. He
has discussed all of them time and again.
and with such elaboration that those who
follow him appear but to repeat him. AS
Mr.. kern's powers Of expression are
rather commonplace. he does not shine
where Mr.. Bryan previously has shone.
The meeting at Indianapolis was a sue
cess in point of numbers, and In the en-
thusiasm shown for Mr.. Bryan. and we
shall be told that the democrats of the
state have been heartened by It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-26
Pauperized Politics.
Fran the Denver Post.

Frsm the Denver Post
The letter seI-t out by Mr. Bryan in
viting farmers to contribute to the ma
tional campaign expenses of the demo-
cratic party gives fresh point to the
suggestion of this paper that some or
ganizer should devote himself to max
ing the party self-supporting. When
trades unions and fraternal societies
can make themselves self-supporting by
the regular contributions of their men,
bers. a great national party could do the
same thing if the matter were presented
to its adherents in the right way. 1t is
not a comforting spectacle for demo
Gratis when it's candidate for the presi-
dency of the greatest republic Of history
is compelled to mail begging letters ask
ing for donations to his campaign, and
he will be a faithful friend of the party
who first rescues 1t from the necessity
of appealing to public charity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-26
Conditions in Certain States.

In states where the republicans are at
loggerheads over local rivalries and issues
the assurance Is given that the cOndi-
lions do not threaten the national ticket.
Taft. it is asserted. will carry Ohio re-
CARELESS of the row about Mr.. Foraker;
will carry Iowa regardless of the row
about the senatorial aspirations of Gov.
Cummins; will carry West Virginia re-
CARELESS of the two republican state
tickets. and will carry New York even If
Gov. Hughes is renominated and goes
under.
This Is but assertion. AS a rule local
party rows do not contribute to national
party success. They are not desirable
and where they exist 1t is considered best
to settle them, and bring the party to-
gether for all the party's purposes. local
and national. There ought to be pressure
enough somewhere to produce union of
effort in all the states where at present
the republican house is divided against
itself.
The democrats in this respect are in
better position and are showing better
generalship. They are strengthening
their national ticket by the strongest pos
sible local nominations. Men are show
in Mr.. Bryan's behalf
Judge Harmon Is doing this in Ohio
His ambition never led in the direction
Of the governorship. He was prospecting
at the bar. But when it was represented
to him that his name would be Of value to
the national ticket in the present local
condition of the opposition he gave his
party the use of 1t at once, and he is a
formidable candidate for governor.
In Illinois several able young democrats
aspired to head the state ticket, but were
set aside for Mr.. Stevenson, a veteran
whom everybody thought was on the
shelf. AS soon as it was discovered that
the veteran was touching shoulders ami
cably with all factions he was asked to
take the gubernatorial nomination, and
he had no difficulty in defeating his young
rivals.
In Minnesota Gov. johnson had de-
clared with as much emphasis as a poll
tician ever employs about such a matter
that he would not run again. His party
at home must find another leader for
this campaign. 1t was all to no purpose.
AS he was its best asset his party decided
to draft him. OF course he was draftable.
and he is now in the field lending the use
of his name to Mr.. Bryan, not only in
Minnesota but throughout the northwest
1T was a very shrewd move on the part
of the Bryanites
United, We stand; divided, We fall"
. The republican managers should ponder
the old truth for all that It Is worth. 1t
was never more applicable than it now is
to certain features of the republican cam
pai2n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-26
Seeking Counsel Abroad.

At last let us hope, one old political
bugaboo is laid forever. With American
statesmen, republicans and democrats,
abroad consulting foreign financiers on
the money question. with the view of
profiting by the information in shaping
our future currency legislation, We need
no longer hearken to any talk about the
corrupting influences on our affairs of
British gold.
We have sought the Britisher; not he
us. Among others we have conferred
with Lord Rothschild-a. name that spells
money In great sums the world over. He
has considered our inquiries and replied
to them. His views are, of course, OF
moment. and may figure in our future
currency measures. We were fortunate
in obtaining them. He Is wise man in
his sphere And the American visitors
found other sources of information.
Their trip is reported to have been pleas
ant and worth while. Several of the
party are on their way home.
This trip was most naturally decided
upon. Our currency laws are much in
need of amendment, and there is much
confusion in both parties about what
should be done. Last winters discussion
gress, was an eye-opener to the country.
Financiers were as much divided as poll
ticians The result was the Aldrich bill,
which. it is agreed, only temporizes' with
the question. Both parties want legisla-
ton of a more satisfactory character.
and this visit abroad of senators and
representatives grew out of that desire.
But a proposition to take foreign coun-
sci, and particularly English counsel,
would have been rejected some years
ago. 1t would have been considered
loaded" The party leader making it
would have brought himself under pop
ular suspicion. The reply would have
been that the question was entirely
American, and that Congress needed no
outside advice in settling it. Let us do
regard to any foreign way.
Now it is different. A presidential cam
paign is on. and the party in power is
under fire for commissions and omissions,
but the opposition will find no campaign
material in this journey to London. Demo-
Gratis as well as republicans are on the
committee. and have been comforting with
the foreigners. 1t is recognized by both
sides that we have much to learn on the
subject, and can well afford to seek coun-
sci of those whose experience has been
wide and successful.
1t is far cry to the so-called crime of
'73, when, according to the prattle of
demagogues. British gold played an i'm
portant part in shaping our financial leg
islation. Evidently we are not afraid of
that sort Of racket now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-26
The single-Handed Hiehwavman.

Unless the United States gets very busy
and captures that lone highwayman who
has lately been operating in Yellowstone
Park, he will put the tourist business
clear to the bad Half dozen stage
coaches make only a fair days work
with him. He knows his book perfectly.
Reckoning not merely on the law which
forbids visitors to the park to carry fire.
arms. but upon its perfect observance and
enforcement. this smooth road agent has
cleaned up a total Of nineteen coaches in
q few days. according to the latest re-
turns. But the score is uncertain, for
every few hours word comes of another
batch of tourists cleaned out Of cash and
jewelry. Apparently the only safe way
to view the geysers just at present is
under the escort Of a troop of cavalry
1t would have been a good plan. i'm
mediately upon the receipt of the first
word of robbery. to dress squad Of
troopers as sightseers and send them out
in q stage. Probably the lone highway
man would have found himself in an en-
barrassing situation in short order. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-26
An Adieu.

When you've watched the bees and bios
SONS; when you've heard the wild birds
sing;
When you've seen the sun reflected from
the butterfiy's gay wing;
When you've heard the treetop music:
when you've seen the glistening sea
Or felt the balmy zephyr that came rim
ping DER the lea
Then the heart begins to weary of the
zephyr and the song
And the city grows alluring with its muir
muir and its throng.
The music of the woodland seems no
longer blythe and gay;
You'd rather hear the street car that goes
buzzing on its way.
The whistle of the morning bird that
suited us SO well
Grows tame. I'd rather hear the locomo-
tive's honest yell.
The chatter of the katydid at evening in
the trees
Isn't nearly so inspiring as a crisp "Step
lively. please!''
There is no fascination in yon distant
glimmering star;
I'd rather see the headlight OF big cleo
trio car.
So, Summer you may have your bird,
your blossom and your bee:
They've lost their fascination, and it's
back to town for me!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-26
Stock Exchange Investigation.
rom the Phfladelphfa Inquirer

In a burst of moral indignation the
New York Stock Exchange is going to
investigate itself and see If there are
not some wicked men in its membership.
1t is as patent as anything in the whole
world that on last Saturday the stock
market was rugged to an unparalleled
extent The transactions were enormous
on their face but 1t Is believed on the
very best of evidence that most of them
were fictitious. That is to say, the orders
were matched"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-26

War Department might proitably inquire
into the case to ascertain why some such
method was not adopted, instead of the
dispatch of troop in pursuit of the
willy thief. Maybe there is need of other
tests in the army than those prescribed
for physical endurance, such as that just
assigned to Col. Stewart, the exile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-26

Threats to prove that T. Jenkins Hams
is insane by reference to some of the
things he has written make the future
rather dark for the alienists. In addition
to their usual branches Of study they may
be compelled to take up the task of
literary criticism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-26

Reports that John D. Rockefeller is
painting his barn have caused a number
of college presidents to fear that he is
getting reckless and does not care how he
spends his money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-26
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Fi1ial Reproach.

Young man." said then Millionaire, II
made every cent of this colossal fortune
by my own effortsr'
YES replied the gilded youth 'but
look at the manner in which your finan-
cial methods have gotten the family
talked aboutr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-26

Birthday celebrations in honor of Toll
stoi are discouraged by the car. The
literary man in politics does not find
anything like the encouragement in Rus
sia that he enjoys in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-26

John A. Johnson's popularity has be-
come so extensive that. in the usual
course OF things. 1t would seem about
time for the public to refer to him with
genial familiarity as "Jack."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-26

France may yet have the assurance
to inquire whether when honor is wound
ed. an appeal to the duel is not as digni-
fled as an appeal to the unwritten law.