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Arizona republican., 1908-11-13

scene from Leah, the Forsaken." This is one of the most difficult works ever written for a single caste. In it the
 voice has to be changed from time to
 time to represent first the girl talking and then the man. Then there are
 other modulations of the voice to be made as for instance, when Leah pleads with her lover, when he scorns her and then her wrath and curse. It was in
 the presentation of this selection that
 Mrs. Harley was awarded the gold medal. This will, without doubt, prove to be one of the finest presentations ever offered to a Phoenix audience
 Besides her readings, Mrs. Harley will also present for the first time on a
 Phoenix stage, very unique and high
 ly artistic production of Facial EX
 pressiOns." In presenting these she will appear in Greek costume and will pose on a marble pedestal. A few of the expressions which she will portray are Pleading, Remorse, Sorrow, De- fiance," etc. No one, especially those interested in elocution and dramatic art should fail to witness this presentation.
 Then Prof. Heinrich has another treat and surprise for the music lovers, in the person of Little 13 year old Cecil Mullen, a violin prodigy. A musical critic who heard her play recently, re- marked that he had never heard a child of her age play with such feeling and technique. She produces a beau tiful tone and her intonation is per feet. She is a pupil of Prof. Heinrich's with Nkhnrr1 Ghn Ina haaF dx-ine- since his coming here, three years ago. Another fine musician, who will appear on the program as accompanist to the soloists is Miss Alice Redewill Miss Redewill is a young Phoenix musician of whom we are exceedingly proud. She is already recognized as one of the leading pianists of the west. Prof Karl G. Heinrich will also render a number of baritone and violin selec tions. He has been a citizen of Phoe- nix for nearly three years and he makes a practice of giving one or two entertainments of this nature every season. He is a thorough musician and whatever he attempts in this direction is always attended with success. The public have learned that whenever Prof. Heinrich's name is mentioned in connection with an intertainment of this kind it will be strictly high class. To him belongs much credit for his persistence in endeavoring to raise the standard of musical entertainments in our town.
 The Vose Baby Grand piano, valued at 5000. used on this occasion, is the instrument which is offered as a prize n contest. The Republican has kindly consented to loan the piano for this concert, which courtesy is highly appreciated by all of the partici pants.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-13

ment; that they may easily be driven temporarily into the background, but that they are ever ready to spring into activity and resume their domi- nance. If the republican leaders inn agine they can, with impunity, of fend the conscience of the nation, it is quite certain that nothing in the returns of Tuesdays election justi- fies any such assurance. The strength shown by the democratic party in more than one of the doubtful states attests it's continued vitality in spite of all the extraordinary shocks to which in recent years it has been subjected. With such a candidate as
Arizona republican., 1908-11-13

omy and efficiency of the machinery system, has been conclusively dem onstrated, since it posses many ad- vantages over steam. An important development has, however, recently been made by the Austro- Hungarian government acquiring two such yes sels for special naval duty upon the River Danube. The vessels measure sixty feet in length by nine feet wide and draw two feet eight inches of water. There are five sets of gasoline motors, each of 70-brake horsepower, driving three screws. Their offensive armament comprises a light gun mounted upon a revolv ing tower at the stern while there is a crows nest fitted to the mast whence elevated rifle fire can be maintained. The vulnerable parts of the boats are protected by chrome steel armor plates offering complete resistance to point blank rifle range Forward is a small coming tower
 In the official tests these vessels proved very speedy. a mean speed of 22A knots per hour being maintained during a run of sixty minutes with a load of three tons. One very not able point which was strikingly dem onstrated is the greater radius of action which such a craft fitted with internal combustion engines offered in comparison with steam. A special test was imposed to ascertain what distance could be covered with a single supply of gasoline in the tanks at an average speed of II knots, and under these conditions 800 nautical miles were covered. Had these vessels been fitted with steam propelling machinery, it would have been possibel to have covered only a third of this distance-an over whelming advantage in favor of gas oline motors. The boats each have accommodations for six men, one of whom is quite sufficient to attend to the machinery.-November Technical World Magazine.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-13

fpC0 sense to see the importance of learn ing housekeeping. It is my private opinion that her thirst for homely knowledge will not stop there.
 The cooking teacher who has taken her in hand was amazed at the girls ignorance. She scarcely credited the confession of having never seen a kitchen till she proved her pupils inability to distinguish a saucepan from a frying pan. To the girls credit be it said that she is heartily ashamed of her ignorance and is too truthful to hide either her faults or her feelings. Probably the girls mother had dreamed of a brilliant match with no occasion for general knowledge, but fate settled the mat ter without consulting her wishes. Wealth will come later, perhaps, and the girl will have grown into a better and wiser woman for the experience of early married life. The head of a well managed household must be a good housekeeper, even if a woman has to be hired for the position Betty Bradeen, in Washington Her aid.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-13
SHE WILL BE HEARD IN SEVERAL NUMBERS AT THE ELKs
 THEATER TONIGHT
Mrs. Rose E. Harley, a Beautiful and Distinguished Dramatic Reader, Prof.
 Heinrich, Miss Redewil and Little Cecil Mullen, Will Also Participate.

A musical entertainment of the rarest merit, accompanied by dramatic read ings of a high order, will take place tonight in the Elks theater. A delight full program has been arranged by Prof. Karl G. Heinrich in which he presents for her last appearance before Phoenix audience, Mrs. W. N. Tiff fany, who has been for several years the greatest favorite in local musical circles, but who leaves at once for Pas adena where she has been engaged as solOist of the finest church on the coast for 9 while
 It Seemed as though she could not appear at this concert, as she must sing at her church on Sunday, and she feared she could not make connections. However, upon request of many of her admirers, she was finally persuaded to remain her until Friday night. She will leave on the early morning train over the Santa Fe and arrive in Los Angeles at o'clock Sunday morning, and, although all hope to the contrary. yet it is very doubtful if Phoenix shall ever be charmed with her sweet sing ing again.
 While Mrs. Tiffany was always known be the possessor of a beautiful voice and is recognized as a thorough musician, yet, after having studied in Los Angeles all summer, she has made such remarkable progress, one would hardly recognize her. singing today. There is now, absolutely no further room for improvement, either in the training of her voice or as an artist. A thoroughly enjoyable treat is in store for all who attend this concert.
 It is with much pleasure and no lit tie amount of pride that Prof. Heinrich will also introduce for the first time. before a Phoenix audience, one of the greatest one might almost say, the greatest. elocutionist and dramatic reader, on the stage today. This artist is Mrs. Rose E. Harley. She is an ex- ponent of the Curry School of Elocu- tiOn of Boston, Mass, which institu- tiOn awarded her the Gold Medar' at a recent contest. She is very beauti- ful woman and has a most charming stage presence Her renditiOns are very natural and true to life. She is not in the least bit affected as is the case with so many elocutionists. so- called. One of the selection which she will render tonight will be the Curse
Arizona republican., 1908-11-13

There are thousands of girls grow
 ing up to an amazing ignorance of the practical side of life. One of this class has engaged to marry a young man who is slowly working
Arizona republican., 1908-11-13
THE COUNTY INSTITUTE
 BROUGHT TO AN END
Concluding Addresses by President Lord and pr. BIome.

Yesterday the usual informal meet ing of the county teachers was held at the Central Methodist church Dr Lord of Illinois addressed the meet ing upon the following subjects: Or ganization and Government: English Grammar and Reading, after which Dr. Blome of Tempe spoke on His tory and Mathematics. The two speakers were very much appreciated as was demonstrated by the perfect stiffness that reigned while they were on the platform. The music is fur nished daily by the Arizona School of Music. The following is a list of the teachers present:
 Sara Hayden, L. Grace Webb, Eliza beth M. ClarksOn, Bertha Wilson Charlotte Mullen, Maude Stewart Maude Wilson, Bertha Stewart, Mary Millet, Bella Jones. Georgia Tomlin- son, Mary l.. Sutherland, Jeannette c. Thomas, Sydney Vensel Josie Browning, Mary H. White, Pearl M. Boehmer, Minnie Hilty. Hazel T. FL erick, Ethel Wilson, Mrs. Baker, Mary Haulot, Nina A. Huston, A F. Wright, Ella Andrews, Myrtle Nor gan, Mamie R. Pinkerton, Grace Mathews, Eva J. Ruse, Olive Griffin, Alta E. Holmes, Bertha Lyall. Mi riam Grau. Helen MacIntyre. Eliza beth Elliott, Elinoise Campbell. Der nice E. Autrey, Ida Goodman, Ina McComas, Georgia Quinn. Hazel Hen driX, Katie Oglesby, Nora Blome, Mabelle Hayes, Alice A. Grier, Zan- nibel Douthitt. Jessie Murdoch, Annie G. Greene. Nora Smith, Mabel Wren, Nelly Murphy. Lou Marian, Blanche Mckee. Helen Duval. Belle Stephens. Helen Dean, Abbie RambO, Mary A. Tyrrell, Dollie c. Oglesby, Anna Me Comas. Elizabeth Cosner, Lottie Lee Watts, Iva Cox, John D. Loper, J. Q. Meskinson. Martha Garnett. Bert Jones, James w. King. Mamie G. King. F. Herbert Ballow, Mabel liar per, F. J. Stobbs, A. K. Stabler, Howard H. HOlcomb, Genevieve Hub bard, Claud D. Jones', Lauretta l. Cook. T. T. Chave, Lima K. Sheldon, Mary c. Leavell, Elizabeth Hedge peth, Ruth BOvell, Mrs. Percy, Mary F. Armstrong, Myrna l.. Wiberg, Fannie Dobbie, Cortelia M. Bowman. Amelia Rabinavitz, Bessie Haddrill, Earl S. Curtiss, Ethyl Smith, Rollins s. Howard, Ida Woolf O'COnnor, Lola l.. Baron, Blanche Page, Mabel l.. Swain, Ida McDaniel. Melilicent Cup lin, Catherine Robinson, Deborah AL len Leila Kempe, Emma Rebman, Eleanor Merriam, Lemmie Stauffer, Nelly Trent, Maude Cummings, Stella Brown, Anna Estes Cook, Nellie E. Battin, Sara Whitfield, Clara I. Cto- cum. Martha Casey. Violet McManus. Martha Kyler. Zebulon Pearce, D. F. Jantzen, Villa F. Hickman, F. A. Cutting, Flossie D. Wills Chas. E. Filkins. J. L. Matthews, s. L. Combs. H. c. Robertson, J. A. Higgins, c. l.. Michael, L. D. Francis, Ruth Lee Huber, Harriet Johnson, Margaret Williams, B. M. Nevison.
 Motor Gunboats of $50 Horsepower.
 That the gasoline propelled vessel is excellently adapted for river and
Arizona republican., 1908-11-13

Motor Gunboats of $50 Horsepower.
 That the gasoline propelled vessel is excellently adapted for river and harbor service, both from the econ
Arizona republican., 1908-11-13

it may be expected to nominate four
 years hence-a candidate represent ing neither obstinate conservatism nor haphaZardOus innovation, but standing for conservative purposes the democratic party may prove itself quite adequate to the task of visiting upon the triumphant party of today, if it shall abuse its power. a punishment commensurate with the offense.-Baltimore Sun.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-13
FROM woMAN's POINT OF VIEW

Women are a power in the busi- ness world to be reckoned with, be- cause of the few who have made good" in various directions. Invari ably they are women of mental, if not physical strength-sometimes they have both-with an ambition to learn and a determination to take advan tage of every opportunity that comes their way. They have allowed no thoughts of possible marriage to stand in the way of advancement, although many of them have married and retired to domestic life. A few have combined business and domes- ticity with happy results.
 It was said that Queen Victoria had so firm a belief in the impOr- tance of fitting individuals to be self-supporting that the education of her daughters contained some one feature that could be turned to prac- tical account. She meant to set a sensible example. for other mothers, but only the few followed. The daughters of middle class families continued to grow up in idleness and luxury, with no provision against a future which was likely to deal them a blow some time.
 The daughters of the poor have to work without much preparation, have to take whatever means of livelihood they find. So they are handicapped al through life. Some girls from families in comfortable circumstances have a deal of common sense, and insist uuon practical education which will allow them to turn some small talent to financial account. Wise mothers study their children with the purpose of bringing out whatever preferences may exist, and turn them to account. But wise mothers are not in the majority.
 There are thousands of girls grow ing up to an amazing ignorance of the practical side of life. One of this class has. engaged to marry a young man who is slowly working
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-11
THEY AcQt u FAME AND HON0RS.
Two YOuns IN Who Went West 10
Grow With the Country
THEYAcQt

Under the 1ld of "Men and affairs
at Washingto. special writer in the
Milwaukee Sentinel gives the following
| gossip which carries a personal flavor
to Vernon county people and CENSOR
readers:
! James N. Gillette, governor of Call
| ifornia, has been here for several days
looking after some legislation of inter
est to the Pacific coast. He has been
busy man for he has been dined, re-
ceived, entertained end given all the
attention becoming his high office. He
has not been too busy, however, to pre-
vent his looking up old friends who
knew him in Wisconsin before he set
his face TO the west and took up his
residence on the Pacific coast.
Gov. Gillette dropped in the other
day on Henry Casson, sergeant at arms
of the house of representatives, and in
few minutes was surrounded by half
a dozen or more of Wisconsin men, sew
eral of whom knew him as young man
in Wisconsin. Representative Esch
and Gov. Gillette studied law together
at Sparta. They did not meet again
until both were members of Congress.
Frank Oster, also young lawyer at
Sparta, went across the continent at
the same time that the future governor
of California decided to leave Wisconsin
and seek his fortune in the west. Be
fore starting away to find location
where their knowledge of the law would
be useful to their fellow men, these
two young students of Blackstone
thought it would be well to have a let
Ter from the governor of their state
setting out that they were men of good
character. Accordingly they made
known their wishes to jeremiah M.
Rusk, who was then governor of Wis
consin. Col. Casson was Mr.. Rusk s
private secretary and he prepared
suitable letter. Both he and Gov. Rusk
signed it and the great seal of Wiscon-
sin was affixed to add dignity to the
introduction.
Col. Casson was personally acquain-
ted with both Oster and Gillette, for
his home was at Viroqua. Gillette
lived at Viroqua for some tine, and in
fact was born there. irmed with
"Uncle Jergy's" credentials the two
men made their way to the land of the
golden gate. They passed out of the
memory of the governors private Sc
cretary and he had almost forgotten
them. Nine years ago Col. Casson be-
came candidate for sergeant at arms
of the house of representatives A few
days before the republican caucus met
Representative Needham of California
sought out Mr. Casson and told him he
would receive the solid vote of the Cali
fornia delegation. Mr.. Casson was
profuse in his thanks, but Mr.. Needham
said:
''You needn't thank me You can
thank Judge 0ster and Jim Gillette.
1t was several days before Col. Casson
learned that Judge 0ster and Jim Gillette
were the two young men to whom he
had given letter when he was private
secretary to the governor Of Wisconsin
some twenty years before.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-11
CHURCH NOTES.

The Women's Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist church will meet
with Mrs. Shepherd on Friday after
noon of this week.
The w. C.. T. U. viii meet with Mrs.
c. Brown next Tuesday afternoon.
The ladies' aid society Of SpringviIle
Methodist church will meet with Mable
McLees for dinner, on Thursday. March
l9. Come prepared to sew
The United Lutheran aid society will
give social at the Christian church on
Friday evening. March l3.
The Methodist aid society will be en-
tertained by Mesdames Adolph Bickel
and Jake Thompson, at the home of the
latter, on Wednesday, March Is.
The ladies' aid society of the Synod
Lutheran church will meet Friday after
noon, March l3, at Samuel Henden's.
Everybody welcome.
The Synod Lutl sran Missionary So
ciety netted $50. 90 at the apron social
last night at Smeby's.
There will be Catholic services in
Viroqua next Sunday, the 18th, at l0:30
a. m. Edw. C. O'Reilly, Pastor
Services at the Kickapoo United
Lutheran church at il o'clock, and at
Harrisville 3 p. IL, Mr"ch Is.
''What am Living For. " is the sub
ject for next Sunday mornings sermon
at the Congregational church. The
Mems Sunday Evening club service will
be in charge Of the music committee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-11
JEFFERSON FARMER SUFFERS LOSS.
J. A. Dosrr Loses House. Most of Con.
teats and Fifty Swarms Of Bees.

j. A. Doerr, a town of jefferson
farmer living about four miles west of
this city, suffered fire loss to the ex-
tent of about $l700 last Wednesday
night. when one of his residences was
completely destroyed by fire, together
with most of the contents and fiftv
smarms of bees. The house that was
burned was occupied by Mr.. Doerr's
aged mother, and before going to bed
Mr.. Doerr had inspected the premises
to see that all was safe. Shortly after
IL O'Clock Ethel, the little daughter.
was awakened by the light in her room
and called to her father. The fire was
under such headway that Mrs. Dcerr
had barely time to escape. Only a
small amount of furniture was saved,
including one carpet, a stove, some
chairs, bed, bureau and trunk. Over
a hundred quarts of canned fruit and
other vegetables were consumed.
MIR. Doerr has been bee raiser for
over twenty years and had gone to con-
siderable expense in importing rare
varieties of bees which were a source
of much pride. He takes their loss
more deeply than even the more valu-
able property, as it means years of labor
to replace this loss.
Mr.. Doerr informs the CENSOR that
the neighbors were prompt in lending
their assistance, but the fire had gained
sucL headway that little could be done.
The loss is covered only partially, $500
being carried on the house and con-
tents. The CENSOR joins with Mr..
Doerr's friends and neighbors in ex-
tending sympathy to him in his loss.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-11
ALLEGED BURGLARS ARE CAUGHT
TrippviIle Bandits are Again Captured
We're Hiding in Iowa.

Lorenzo Strait and Frank Shear, the
two fellows charged with robbing the
Trippville merchant. are again in dur
ance vile, having been captured by
Sheriff Silbaugh near Pu-lington. Iowa.
They were arrested on requisition and
brought back to Jail, their examination.
bsing adjourned for one week.
These fellows were arrested some
time ago near Trippville and taken be-
fore Justice McKittrick without con-
sulting authorities here. The author
titles were notified to be present at the
examination and appeared. Justice
McKittrick discharged the prisoners.
so it is stated, in the face of sufficient
evidence to hold them for trial in cir
cult court. District Attorney Bennett
asked tor another warrant which was
refused, and in the meantime the pris-
oners unceremoniously ''flew the coop"
and left for parts unknown. Sheriff
Silbaugh has since kept up a diligent
search and at last got clew which led
to the arrest.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-11
A WARNING AGAINST BAD SEEDS.

We are informed on what seems to be
GOOD authority that tests carried on by
experimental stations have proven that
much seed saved during the 1907 season
will not germinate properly. This is
probably due to the fact that unfavora-
bic weather conditions did not permit
the maturing of the seed, and it is in
formation that farmers cannot be ap-
prised of too early. The results have
shown that it is especially true con-
cerning corn and tobacco seed. The in
formation we have is that very large
share of the tobacco seed saved by
growers will not grow some tests show
that less than so per cent. will germi-
nate, and in others that the seed is
worthless. 1t is therefore important
that growers who depend on seed of
their own raising should begin at once
a test to determine whether they car
rely upon it when the time arrives for
laying the seed BEDS The seed dealers
who are now advertising their seed
have already made their tests and are
able to guarantee fair termination of
their goods. The grower who does not
expect to meet disappointments later
will at once take the hint and prepare
to test his seed. 1t is not alone tobac-
co. but the seeds of all other products
are likely to show poorer terminating
qualities than for some seasons past.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-11
Sparta Band Visits Our City.

The Sparta band appeared here Fri
day night in concert and dance, and
left favorable impression of their per
forming ability with all who heard them.
Sparta's band is largely made up of
young musicians, and considering the
experience they have had the boys ac-
qlited themselves in a creditable man
ner. 1t must not be understood, how
ever, that the band has no experienced
players, as there are many of the or
ganization who have had years of ex-
perience in band playing Major r. A
Richards, Otis Westby and M. V. Ross
are soloists of no mean ability, and we
are reliably informed by their leader,
o. G. Brown, that there are several
other members of the band that are
above the average as band players.
The boys came down on a special train
and were accompanied by about twenty
of the young people of that city. At
ter the concert very enjoyable even
ing was spent in dancing. We hope
the Sparta band will again visit our
city in the near future.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-11
Old Virginia Before the War.

The Hidden Hand. new dramati.
cation of Mrs. Southwcrth,s s story OF
old Virginia before the war, win he
presented at the Opera house, Viroqua,
Wisconsin, Wednesday, March 25th,
under the direction of Fred G. Conrad,
with special scenery and an exceptional
company. The play is in four acts and
the cast includes Capitola, Black Donald,
Wool, and picturesque white characters
as well as the laugh-provoking darkies
q the Old Dominion before the war.
There is music, humor, romance, mys-
terry and mountain scenery. The dra-
matization is by Eugene Moore, the
well known star actor. and comes with
the reputation of being a splendid melo-
drama without any of the offensive
stuff that has been characteristic of
the twentieth century thriller.