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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20
fIhlic Highways.

An amendment to section 10 of ar.
ticle 8 Of the constitution was ratified
by the people at the last general cleo
ton, and is now incorporated as a
part of that instrument, by which it is
provided that the state NAV appro
pirate money In the treasury or to be
raised by taxation. for the constrne.
ton and improvement of public high.
ways. This is very important and
far-reaching amendment, and one
which opens the door of the treasury
to the discretion OF the legislature 10
an extent not probably suggested bv
casual reading of 1t. since It has been
generally referred to as an amend
ment authorizing state aid in the
building of good roads, Since all
our navigable streams and waterways.
railroads and canals, as well as our
wagon roads, are public highways"
ii will be seen tint the authority of the
Legislature under the amendment is
very comprehensive indeed. The gov
ernor impresses upon the legi lature
the necessity Of conservative and
careful exercise of the great power
conferred; at the same time he believes
a limited expenditure of the funds of
the state should be made In aid of
building permanent highways. But
when the state shall determine to as.
sist In this work, It should be done
under some system carefully worked
out and Of statewide application 1t
should not be attempted through ap.
preparations TO any county, city, town
or road district, but only by special
tax under n plan by which the appro.
priations shall be expended through
the agency Of some competent central
authority, for II is self-evident that
the Legislature cannot investigate the
needs Of particular communities and
make for them appropriations IN aid
Of road building.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20
PROHIBITION IN
OLD TENNESSEE

Nashville Tenn, Jan IA state
wide prohibition bill passed the house
last evening, 62 to 36 II already had
passed the senate
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20

of after It and making the filing of
false statements a disqualification for
office would tend to discourage the ex-
ces i've and improper use of money.
The governor argues that losses by
personal injuries be laid, by some
workable plan of mutual contribution.
upon the whole body of the employers.
the employees and the public, thus re-
pairing to the maximum of practicable.
ity the individual misfortune. and
minimizing the individual loss.
The governor urges an efficient ten
ement house law: favors the enact
ment of law to simplify land trans
fers, and advises making Lincoln's
birthday a legal holiday.
State Parks.
with the advance of civilization.
says the governor. one by one all the
places of scenic beauty. and historical
interest, are passing away. Before
1t is too late, it is we'll TO pause and
consider whether it is not BETTING
that some of them be preserved for
all time as parks Coming genera,
tions win have Just cause to regret
the short-sighted se'fishness of this
generation If all such e'aces within
tie state are destroyed. ana no action
taken to preserve at least a few of
them Once destroyed, they can
never be restored. He recommends
that action be taken. before it is too
late, to the end that one or more
places be set aside as state parks for
the use in common. of the people now
living and as heritage from them
to future generations.
The needs of the charitable and
penal institutions is discussed with
friendly appreciation; bank directors.
who viii actually direct the governor
thinks are a proper demand of the
day. he believes all bank bookkeep-
ing should be uniform: asks for the
same protection for savings deposits
In commercial banks as is provided
when savings are entrusted to mutual
savings banks; calls attention to the
danger of excessive loans TO bank of.
ficers and directors; recommends
semi-annual state examinations; and
that trust company deposits be sub.
jeeted TO exactly the same safeguard
ing laws as those of banks
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ence work. This work should be en-
couraged as it gives to large class of
our young men and women who. by
reason of circumstances, are obliged
TO leave school and begin earning a
livelihood before they are properly
equipped for the business of life, an
educational advantage which they
would not otherwise enjoy.
Already the agricultural college has
been the means of adding untold
wealth to our country. The needs of
the college should be given careful
cons liberation to the end that the bene.
fetal work may not be retarded.
To meet the requirements of the en-.
cheering college additional room will
be required in the near future. The
legislature provided an appropriation
of 100000 per year to be used for
construction and equipment, enlarge.
ment and repair of buildings and
works; also. $4,000 per annum for
four years to be used In the construe.
ton and equipment of woman's
building and gymnasium and
mems dormitory. These provisions
are liberal and in the governor IS
opinion should not be increased.
After praising the normal schools
the governor says: There win Re
proposed other educational measures,
for your consideration. and they will
require much thought on your part.
for anything that affects the interest
of every citizen and each industry in
the state, and that, too. not for day
but for all time, is one, the worth of
which can never be estimated"
The New State Capitol.
Work on the new capitol has pro
crossed with no more delays than are
incident to works of the same magni-
tude. The governor speaks at some
length on this great work and the fine
results achieved and adds:
Immediately following the ad.
journment of the Legislature. 1t is in.
tended to remove the south wing,
dome. and central portion Of the old
structure and begin work on the new
wing. In order to take advantage of
present low prices. contracts have
been made for the steel to be used in
the new wing and central section of
the baFe of the dome 1t is hoped
the south wing win be completed be
fore the next session of the legislat,
ure. as the new senate chamber will
be in that section
BY act of the Legislature of 1907,
the sum Of 100000 Der year, for nine
years. from June 80. 1908, was aprre
prieted. If work proceeds as rapidly
on the south wing and central portion,
as 1t II now proposed. it is possible
that the necessary funds viii not be
available when the work is completed
i would recommend that the commits
sion be authorized TO anticipate the ap-
preparations.
The governor says that the retain
inc wall at the west should be faced
with granite to correspond with the
builds2g.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20

In the governors opinion, the law
placing the gupervi ion Of the issue
OF stocks bonds. and other evidences
OF Indebtedness Of public-seryice cor.
poraiions under the Jurisdiction of the
railroad commit sion, sonld be amend.
ed so as TO include telephone com
NAMES
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-20
PASSING Bills Late.

In conclusion the governor directs
the attention of the legislators to the
evil custom of leaving the passage of
the great bulk Of bills until the clos
ing days Of the session
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fortune from that day on would be de voted to his family. He held out at tractive visions of travel. of residence abroad, of endless pleasure which they could enjoy together
 Jane had written to them that she would not live in Chicago-any place else ill the world. she said-and they understood. There was no word of James Bansemer in all these letters She was always daughter to them. and they were father and mother. Graydon Bansamer one day received three letters. all from Chicago. He knew the handwriting on the envelope of each. Three men had written to him-his father, Elias broom and Rig by. A dark scowl came over his face as he looked at the Rigby envelope. II was the first letter that he opened and read Jane was sitting near by watch ing the expression on his face.
 Its from Rigby," he said as be finished.
 "What does he sayg' she asked anx. iously.
 "He says he is my devoted friend for life." replied Graydon bitterly. "I cannot forget. though. Jane. He is not the sort of friend want"
 "He thought it was for the best. Graydon."
 "Yes. and he may have thought he was my friend too. This letter says as much. But I like an enemy better, dear. You know what to expect of an enemy at all times. Here's one from Elias Droom-old Elias" broom scrawled a few words of cheer to the young soldier. urging him not to re- enlist. but to come home at the end of his two years. He inclosed a letter from Mr. Clegg, in which that gentle man promised to put Graydon in charge of their New York office if he would take the place. This news sent his spirits bounding. Tears of grate- fitness he never expected to feel sprang to his eyes. Jane's happiness was a reflection of his own.
 James Bansemers letter was not read aloud to Jane. When he had finished the perusal of the long epistle he fold ed it and stuck it away in his pocket His eyes seemed bit wistful and his face drawn, but there was no word to let her know what had been written by the man who had denounced her.
 'He is we'll" was all he said. He did not tell her that his father had urged him to go into business in the Philippines. saying that he would pro- vide ample means with which to begin and carry on any enterprise he cared to exploit One paragraph cut Graydon to the quick:
 'I'd advise you to steer clear of Chi cago. If they don't kill you in the Phil ippines you're better off there. They hate us here."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
NEWTOWM.

Honor Roll of Middle District School for January: Florence Sheehan, Cath crime CaYanaugh, Sarah Brenner, MaU- rice Diamordstein. Georgie Northrop, HelenHiltbrand, Howard Wood: Geog- lapny-Florence Sheahan. Maurice Dia- inondstein. Sarah Brener, Helen Hilr- brand, Catherine Cavanaugh; Ian Suage-Florence Sheehan. Catherine CaVanaugh, Helen Hitbrand, Sarah Erenner, Georgie Northrop; Spelling florence Sheehan, Helen Hiltbrand, sarah Brenner. Edgar Rapp. Catherine CaVauaugh, Alice Read; Perfect in at-
 tendance for January-Catherine Cav
 anaugh, Miliicent Cavanaugh, Helen Hlltbrand, Alice Houlihan, Justine
 aoulihG,n, Georgie Northrop, Helen
 Northrop, Francis Ray, Lester Ray,
 Alice Read, Florence Sheehan. Paul
 smith, and Agnes Glover; Half Day
 Absent-Maurice DiapOndstein. Edgar
 F>app, and Robert Tiemann.
 A Library whist is being plonned to
 be Eeld on Shrove Tuesday Feb. g, at i the Beach Memorial Library building. As this will be the last of the season no doubt the attendance will be large.
 F. l.. Bond of Sea Cliff, l.. l., has
 been guest at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Michael Honan, Taunton.
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POINTS OF INTEREST.

F.. H. Dillon & Go. l1O5 Main street are showing grea bargains in trimmed dress hats and fur hats.
 The Wentworth Furniture Co.,. ll5 John street, are certainly offerin 2 some good bargains of late. Their stock is well worth looking over before making a purchase elsewhere, no mat ter what price you may be offered. One will always find a good assort- nent of uDto-date furniture and household goods at remarkable prices either for cash or on easy payments, and can depend upon receiving fair treatment under all circumstances.
 Arrested
 at Kleban & Gelman's, a great coIlec- tfon of seasOnable new merchandise such as every family needs and can use to an advantage. The 'Rlue Goa S with might stic icks'' as an illustration order. orders all surplus stock that has been found duging their semi-annual inventory (which they have just com pleted) to move on, odd lots to be sure remnants and short length left from early winter selling. Note their adver- tisement in to-day's Farmer.
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the mad. It was not 8 merry shipload. although hundreds were rejoicing in the escape from the hardships of life in the islands. Gray don Bansemer was among them, weak belt medal of honor and the prospec of an excellent position were ahead ot him. His discharge was assured He had served his country briefly, but we'll and he was not loath to rest on his in significant laurels and to respect the memory of the impulse which had driven him into service. In his hear he felt that time would make him as strong as ever. despite the ugly scar in his side. It was question with him however, whether time could revive the ambition that had been smothered during the first days of despair. He looked ahead with keen inquiry, specu- lating on the uncertain whirl of for tunes wheel.
 Jane was obduracy itself in respect to his pleadings. A certain light in her eyes had at last brought conviction to his soul. He began to fear. with g mighty pain, that she would not re. treat from the stand she had taken.
 She went on board with Mrs. liar bin and Ethel. There were other wives on board who had found tenn porary release from irksome but volun tary enlistment. Jane's resignation from the Red Cross society deprived her of the privileges which would have permitted her to see much of Graydon They were kept separated by the transports regulations-he was com mon soldier, she of the officers mess The restrictions were cruel and relent less. They saw but little of one an other during the thirty days. but theil thoughts were busy with the days tc come. Graydon grew stronger and more confident as the ship forged near CT to the Golden Gate, Jane more wist. full and resigned to the new purpose which was to give life another color ing. if possible. They were but ont day out from San Francisco when he found the opportunity to converse with her as she passed through the quarters of the luckless ones.
 | WOH tdht Ao iOA oA oho " Cl this time," he whispered eagerly. "Yor must consent Do you want to ruir both of our lives?"
 Why will you persist. Graydon You know I cannot''-
 You can. Consider me as well as yourself. l want you. Isn't thai enough? You can't ask for more love than l will give. Tomorrow we'll be on shore. I have many things to dc before l am liberty to go my way Won't you wait for me? It won't bt long. We can be married in San Fran cisco. MT. and Mrs. Cable are to mee you. Tell them. dearest, that you wan to go home with me. The home won be in Chicago, but it will be home jus the same"
 Dear Graydon. I am sorry, l an heartsick, but l cannot, 1 dare not"
 Graydon Bansemer was man al we'll as lover. He gave utterance t a perfectly manlike expression. coming from the bottom Of his tried soul:
 Gro be Continued.1
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Dack 10 tue SlateSS <i II aWlul!
 Back to the fellow in New York r smiled Jane encouragingly.
 Ethel thought for a moment, and a dear little smile came into her troubled eyes.
 ''I hope he hasn't gone and fallen in love with some other girl" she said.
 It was true. as Jane soon learned, that Mrs. Harbin had concluded to re. turn to the United States with Ethel. Jane's aunt had grown immeasura bly, tired of Manila-and perhaps a little more tired of the colonel. It was she who aroused the colonel's antipathy to little Lieutenant Soper She dwelt upon the dire misfortune that was pos sible if Ethel continued to bask in the society of those young ninnies." The colonel developed towering rage and 8 great fear that Ethel might become fatally contaminated before she could be whisked off of the island. It was decided that Mrs. Harbin and Ethel should return to the United States soon after the first of March to take up their residence in New York city.
 Mother wants to be a soldiers widow-on parole," sniffed Ethel, al most audibly enough for her fathers ears.
 Mrs. Harbin at once informed Jane that she was expected to return with them. She demurred at first. purely for the sake of appearances, but in the end agreed to tender her resignation to the Red Cross society. The knowledge that Graydon Bansemer's discharge Was soon forthcoming and that he in tended to return to America in the spring had more to do with this deci sion than she was willing to admit She therefore announced her ambition to become trained nurse and gave nc heed to Mrs. Harbin's insinuatine smile.
 Letters of late from Mrs. Cable had been urging her to return to Chicago David Cable was far from we'll, break ing fast, and he was wearing out hE heart in silent longing for her return He wrote to her himself that he ex- pected to retire from active business early in the year and that his time and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
SWELL CAFES

LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS with you. Weep and you weep alone. Stop at the Eagles Nest for smile. Cor. East. Washington Ave. and No. Main St.. J. J. Ra- leigh. Prop.
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FEMALE HELP WANTED

APPLY AT ONCE-Wanted, xperi
 enced stitchers at the Star Shirt Factory, Washington Ave, Bridge port, Conn. Steady work in sight for 6 long time to come. l. S*
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Never can tell when you'll mash a
 finger or suffer- a cut, bruisc or sca'd. Be prepared. pr. Thomas Eel ctrc
 Oil instantly relieves the pain-quickly
 cures the wound 246
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INSTRUCTION

PIANO REPAIRING-Now is the time to have your piano put in per- feet condition. Our workmen are not busy and we can give you a very low figure now. Let us tell you how much it will cost. Drop postal or Call. Steinert's Piano Store, 915 Main St L6 *tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09

MONEY ADVANCED TO CONDUC- TORS, e gineers, f1remen, trainmen, clerks, letter carriers. mail clerks, school teachers, bookkeep7 7-s cash iers, mechanics and others. Strictly. confidential. Heffron Co.,. Room
 3O1 Meigs Bldg. G17 "tf-
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MONTY FURNISHED SALARIED PEOPLE without security or col lateral, easy payments. Offices in 62 principal cities. Save yourself money by getting my terms first
 D. H. Holman. Room AZ Tavlor Building 46 Cannon St. B3 *tf
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MONEY TO LOAN

NEED MONEY :-CaN. write or phone the Bridgeport Loan Co.,. 110 War ner Bldg. S3 Fairfield avenue. and We will send you the money. Our terms the easiest, loans the rnost liberal.
 G g If
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MAL.Es HELP WANTED

mechanical architec- tural or structural. are always in demand at good salaries; ten young men wanted to join club to learn drawing, at home evenings; lnstru- ments furnished. Address c. s. K, Box BPS, City. UPS *tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
Business Opportunities

Our speciality Is Business Propos,- tions of all kinds; stores. factories, cafes realty. etc., bought, sold, ex- changed: city or country. Informa- tion confidential MacDaniel & Co. Business Brokerage, PIP Warner Build ing. Bridgeport. H7sp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
UP-TO-DATE TAILORS

DO YOU WANT to have your clothing cleaned. pressed. repaired. or altered. The we'll known Middle street tailor will do the job neat. quick and rea- sonab ble. Matthias Sajben. custom tailor. g Middle street, between Lafayette and Fremont Hotel. Fridge
 port. Conn. R7s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09

"I'm through with the real army. They've dismissed me. That is. father and mother have. They are driving ne to the Salvation Army" she ex- claimed, seating herself beside Cray don. II wish I were Jane and my own mistress"
 Dear me, Ethel, what an ambitionr' said Jane. "What has happened to upset you SOP"
 t'Father has,"
 "I should have asked who, hot what"
 ''I suppose they expect me to marry Salvation Army man. They say Har- ry isn't good enough. l think he IS very moral young man."
 Harry? Who is HarryT'
 "Why, haven't you heard? Harry Eoper. I'm engaged to him-"
 'sThe lieutenant"
 Certainly. He's going to be pro- noted, though, if he ever gets on the firing line. It's not his fault that he has to do duty in the walled city. He's aching to get out and fight. But father'- Here she paused, her lips coming together with firmness that boded i'll.
 Colonel Harbin doesn't approve~
 tNo. He says Harry is little pup It's outrag ageous, Jane."
 Don't cry. dear. The world is full of men,"
 Not for me-" said Ethel dolefully. i've picked Harry out of a hundred or more, and think my discrimina- ton ought to be considered. I'm the one to be satisfied. Father has no''-
 But how about that young fellow back in New York? You used to say he was the only one"
 He is the only one in New York But look how far off he Is! It takes weeks for his letters to get to me-"
 "But he writes every day" Harry telephones every day. tel you. Jane. the voice has good deal to do with 1t. You like to hear fellow say nice things. It beats ink all te pieces. It will go hard --ith him per hapa but he's yo'- Il get over it."
 ANo dA Jodb -S have got over c
 I'm not asy' But Ivt decfded.on IF doesn' let us get me I'm ha hle a- asine
 a o ger w ss get nlari Arm He Sse T k1ck Harryg the Ismmer FatherL v e3to the -egulars -rdon'' make g sot the joke on | taled tc mother. ( Elf and said the sa e guar reling abou Ae hotel It was an a, For two cents I'd elos
 ''It would | lt for ar officer on du. don't yor think?" asked ised.
 Not if he k l. He does too But havt q the worst Mother says T. z absolutely spoiled out hero thila. and she says fatly that ling to take ms
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
SURGICAL APPLIANCES

ELASTIC SURGICAL APPLIANCES fashioned on hand looms to individ. ual requirements. Requisites for physicians. nurses. hospitals. Wil- liam Snowden. No. 6 Taylor Block, lI19 Broad street. A practical ex- perience of over 25 years. Telephone 9S7. 29 eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
CHAPTER XVII.

ARLY in March a great transport sailed from Ma nila bay laden with sick
 and disabled sOldiers-the lame, the healthless and tho nod Yk u,oc -o@ o
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SHOES

NEW AND SECOND HAND shoes for
 sale Repairing neatly and prompt ly done at lowest prices. Nathan
 Hartman. 72 State street. 4 If
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BOWLING
FURNITURE

STORAGE OF .-Sepa- rate rooms. securely locked. furni- tu.e and china packing. Furniture and Pianos removed. large vans. careful handling. Bridgeport Storage Warehouse Co.,. 12s7 Main St. Cor.
 Congress St. Te;. 923-2 If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09

FIRST NATIONAL BANK, of Bridge port corner of Main and Bank Sts. Chas. G. Sanford, presidnt; E. w. Marsh, vice president; O. H. Broth well, cashier Capital, $250,O00; SurnluS S3OO.OO0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
ROOMS TO LET

TO RENT.-4 rooms and attic. mod ern improvements, Warrick avenue, Stratford Address P. o. Box 490, StratfOrd B , dsD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS
FOR SALE

TYPEWRITERS-M Typewrit- CT Exchange, 159 State St
 B20 "tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09

TO RENT-Large front room; also hall room, with steam heat. gas, hot and cold water, in room. 469 State St. $ 16 &
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09

PEOPLE SAY to go to the Bridgeport Household Supply Co.and trade with
 them. It is true because MT. Berger glves you all accomm odations. 1346 Main St., near Arch St. P18