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The Washington times., 1909-07-20
HOUSE RECONSIDERS
DEF ICIENCY BILL
Special Rule Authorizing
Action on Bonding
Paragraph.

A special rule authorizing the House
to consider that portion Of the urgent
deficiency bill relating to the rates
charged by bonding companies for act
ing as sureties for Government clerks
was reported in the House today by Mr.
Smith OF Iowa, a member Of the Com
mittee on Rules.
The paragraph in the bill is subject TO
a point OF order and this point was
made yesterday by RepI sentative A.
Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania He
reserved the point. however. at the
request Of Mr. Tawney, of the Appro-
priations Committee. and a special rule
was brought in today to head off a re
newal of the point of order
The bonding paragraph in the bill pro-
vides that until otherwise provided by
law, no bonds shall be accepted from
any surety or bonding company for any
officer or employee Of the United States
which shah cost in excess Of the rate Of
premium charged for a Ike bond during
the year 1905.
Special Cases.
Exception is made, however, in cases
where the Secretary Of the Treasury
shall determine that the rate IF
premium during the year 1905 was less
than a reasonable one. The paragraph
contains the further provision that
hereafter tie aUnited States shall not
pay any part of the premium or otheI
cost of furnishing the bonds required
by the Government. This paragraph is
directed at the practice Of the Interior
Department n paying for bonds of en-
ployes in the Indian Service.
In explanation of the paragraph and
the rule authorizing its consideration.
Mr.. Smith declared that of eighteen or
twenty companies doing business with
the Government. seventeen of them held
a conference and agreed upon an in
crease Of 800 per cent on the PREMIUM
of bonds required of Government clerks
Pay Big Profits.
Mr.. Smith said that all of the com
panies concerned were paying dividends
and that the Increase would permit
them to pay at least 200 per cent adds
tional profits on their stock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
vIRoouA GIRL MAkEs DISCOVERY
Miss Ella wyman Finds Methods Of
Value 20 Science

Madison dispatches tell of method
of obtaining the rarer earths which it
is claimed will revolutionize the electric
lamp industry. The dispatch is as fol-
lows:
ELLA NJ. Wyman of Viroqua, n senior
student III the University of Wisconsin,
has just performed an experiment in
chemistry which the professors of the
department declare w,il be on great
value to science.
Miss Wyman has succeeded in the
use Of an absolutely new method for
obtaining the rarer earths, which at
the present time are worth about S25
an ounce. 1t is s aid that these earths
can now be supplied in quantities sulii-
cient for use in electrical processes
particularly in the manufacture of fila
rents. The professors declare that By
the use of the new fflaments, a Ian y
can be produced which will be of higher
power than the lamps now in use and
will consume smaller amount of cleo
tricity.
'The plan pursued by Miss Wyman
was suggested by Prof. Y. Lehner of
the chemistry department, as having a
mere possibility of success. BY the
Older methods for obtaining the frac-
tional capitalization of the rarer earths,
it was always necessary to make from
500 TO 100 trials before the desired re-
suits were obtained. Success isattained
by the new method after six trials
the agents used have not been divulged,
but the entire process will soon be given
to the public "
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
STEPHENSON LACKS ONE vorE
Senator Blains's Charges Are Flasly De-
Deniedby Accused Parties

MADISON, Wis, Jan. 27 Especial to
the CENsoR) In joint session Of the
two houses of the legislature today,
Stephenson received So votes, lacking
one Of a majority. Many members
cast scattering votes pending 'uvesti-
cation ordered yesterday by the senate.
In nearly every instance cited by Sen
ator Blaine in his charges, fat denials
are entered by the parties accused.
On yesterday Senator Blaine made six
teen specif" charges where money is
alleged to have been unlawfully used
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

Paul Lawrence visited his Viola
home, Sunday.
Money to loan on real estate secnT-
it's. Butt & Butt.
It's this week, the Lighthouse Rob
berry, by home talent
Rev. II. Smeby attended a church
meeting at St. Paul recently.
Jacob Potts of La Fargo was a
business caller here recently.
DIR. Baldwin, dentist, second floor
Ferguson building. Phone 66.
Harry Beach of Prairie du Chen
is employed at the Republican Office.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hall cf La
Fargo visited friends in the city, Fri
day
Andrew Haugen of Wostby at
tended to matters of business here Fri
day.
-fhe little daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Boyd Hall has been seriously i'll this
week
The Priscilla club was entertained
by Mrs Lewis S. Thompson on Thurs
day last.
w. J. Thompson OF New Lisbon is
visiting old friends and relatives in this
community.
Mr.. and Mrs Pearley Brye were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Chester
Brye Of Newry-
Mrs. and Mrs. T. J Thorson Of
Westby visited Viroqua rel4tives the
first of the week.
y. Henry Bennett has tow located
bis law offices in the new Firtt Hasit nal
Bank building. second floor.
Mrs. L. A. McGonigal has be n
quite seriously Ill the past week. At
this writing she is reported IS being
somewhat improved.
Ole Kjos, Chris T. Fortney, Eric.,
Erickson and Riley Davik have each
added new Clover Leaf manure
spreader to their farm equipment. C.
S. Slack & Co. sell these machines.
w. l.. Tate, who has been laid up
nearly month from injuries sustained
by being kicked by hf e, is getting
along nicely, and expet 20 resume his
mail carrying duties within a few days
james Waunless Of Viola WAS trans
acting business here yesterday. Mr..
Waunless informs US that he has sold
+ bis blacksmithing business in Viola and
as yet is undecided as to his future To-
cation
] Has any move been made to eeie-
nrate appropriately in Viroqua, the CEN
+ tenniarv Of Lincoln's birth2 If not, no
+ time should be lost in starting he mat
I ter Every hamlet in the land ought
TO pay proper observation to this oc.
casioD.
Ed. Lind has taken the agency foi
the Reliable Steam Laur -sY Of Ia
Crosse, and s0licits the patronage oi
all wanting work done in this line. vii
call for and deliver all orders free oi
charge. Phone s., u. S. Express Of
fee. Ed. Lind
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
viroqua Creamery Makes Good Showing

The fifth annual meeting of the vi
roqua Creamery company, held Thurs
day, disclosed a healthy and steady
growth in patronage, and the finances
are pleasing to the stockholders. In
provements in equipment and excellent
management is putting the Viroqua in
stitution to the front as one of the best
in the state.
An attempt was made to increase the
stock from IS, 600 to 81, 600 at the meet
ing, but owing to the absence of q num-
Der of stockholders this could not be
legally done. There is much sentiment
in favor of this move, however, and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
INSTITUTE AND coorrNG SCHOOL

Viroqua farmers institute and cook
ing school, to be held February 1919,
promises to be we'll attended, as many
farmers here are already taking much
interest in the coming event. II is
suggested from the Madison station
that it would add interest to the meet
ing if farmers would bring in samples Of
produce to be exhibited at the institutc.
The local committee selected to l5oK
after arrangements for the cooking
school consists of Mesdames G. !. Smith,
Ed. Wiganowsky, F. H. Graves, Jos.
McLees and Ella Wyman.
More particulars concerning the in
stitute and cooking school will be pub
Iished in ample time
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

probably some action will be taken for
the benefit of the increasing patronage.
1t is interesting to know that during
the year $50, ,746 pounds of butter man
ufactured, which brought an average
price of .272 per pound. For the first
six months of 1908, dividend of 3fe
pound on butter lat was paid; the last
six months 3kc was paid, In addition,
a dividend of II cents share on all
outstanding stock was declared.
Hugh Porter was reelected as di-
rector. The directors fifth annual re-
port follows:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
counir Enulty Conyention

Notice is hereby given to all local
unions of American Society of Equity,
located IN Vernon or adjacent counties,
that the annual convention of the Ver-
non county union, No. 209, will be held
at Westby on Saturday, January 80,
commencing at 10:30 a. m. for the pur-
pose Of electing officers for ensuing
year and transacting such other bGsi-
ness as may properly come before the
meeting. All localunions not belongign
to county unions are requested to eject
delegates and be admitted.
A. H PETERSON, Secretary
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
Seats going very fast for Light
House Robscr,, friday and Saturday.

7~oGdIS gong very 1hoI ApA a~lS Ht
House Robscr.y, friday and Saturday.
Rev. c. E. Buffers has accepted an
invitation to d liver the address, at the
Lineo'n day anniversary services IN
Mer0uonie.
Something doing every movement
in the Lighthouse Robbery. A drama
of inte ase interest, by home talent,
this week, Friday and Saturday.
Robert Quinn, a former resident Of
Victory and De Soto. passed away at
his home in La Crosse, January ~. He
is survived by a wife and four children
all living in La Crosse.
Il S. Me es viii hold an auction
sale on his r rm ten miles west Of Viro-
qua on Thur day, February :. Colts,
cows, young stock, sheep, shoats and
all kinds Of farm machinery viii be sold.
Sale at 10 o'clock q. n.
-r the list Of donations TO St.
Mary Catholic church, the following
were omitted last week: John Dcg'in,
l. A. Bigiey, L. Brennan, John
O'Leary, Peter Clements. Michael
j. D0en. Rising Sun; Young Ladies'
Sodality, Rising san; 81 Patrick 8
congregation, Sparta: Union Center
and W0newOc. Art Glass Co, Lacrosse,
each donated q beautiful stained glass
window Mrs. McVey, La Gross Z. Do
mated tower cross. Bel and chailce
donated by Mrs NcSharry Of North
Dakota, formerly Of Rising Sun. High
land congregations donated $203.75.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
Cheney, Wash. Dec. 81, 1903.
Golden Anniversary in the Golden stas

In letter from California, written
to the Viola News by VIM ]. Wag-
goner, the writer speaks as follows of
two former well known Vernon resi-
dents: "Wife and /, together with
some thirty guests, were present at the
recently celebrated 50th wedding an
niversary of DR.. and Mrs A w Bick-
ford, both former residents Of Richland
and Vernon counties. They were the
recipients Of many beautiful and yalu-
abls presents, notably purse of $50 in
gold and two beautiful cocss. They
were married by Allen RpsK, Esq, at
his home on the Kickapoc in 1858 The
Doctors father hved near Viroqua and
she is a sister Of Mrs. Joshua Groves.
In 1865 they settled in Riehland Cen
ter, where the doctor built large prac-
tiee. moving to California 10 1893. Many
a hard and cheerless ride has he taken
srer the hills. Mrs Bichford is en-
ioying good health but the doctor is
badly broken and finds his medical
knowledge valuable in keeping the ma
chtnerv running -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
ANNOUNCEMENT

I hereby announce that ] will not be
responsible for or pay any debts con
tracted by Peter j. AmuBdson nor col
lect any Of bis wages, as ! have given
him his time.
PEDaR AMUEDsog, Eleya, Wis.
Eleya, Wis, January 8, 1909.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

We offer for sale on liberal terms
the following Vernon county farms:
The three Harris farms Of 320 acres,
and three sets Of buildings.
The Winifred Stephenson farm Of 120
acres, and 40 acres of good timber
The Sumner McLees farm consisting
Of 40 acres, in a whole or in tracts TO
suit purchaser.
The Ole Rudser farm consisting Of
40 acres with S4, 900 worth Of bui 1ings
on same at very close price.
SToLL g. CHASE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

A young lazy working in a stocking
factory. fearing her chances small for q
life partner, wrote the following and
slipped il into the toe Of a gentleman's =
sock "A young lady. good looking, Of
some means, would ike to correspond
with wcarer Of this stocking, If he is
single, with view TO matrimony." A
young man bought the sock and said
There is my chance. He wrote to
the young lady offering himself as q
suitable party, and 10 his surprise got
the reply: II have been married eight
years and have a family Of five chill
dren. The man from whom he bought
the socks had never advertised, eouse-
quentiy they had lain on the shelves for
eight wears.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
BIG TOBACCO SALE MADE
EcKHARDT UNLOADS 25OO CASES
FOR EASTERN MARKETS
Damp Weather Relieves Anxiety oI
Growers Other Items of State
Interest.

One of the most important tobacco
deals of recent date, and of more than
ordinary local interest, was consumated
last week, when Eckhardt & Dyson
sold over 2500 cases of '06 and '07. w.
S. Brill purchased the packings for the
United Cigar Manufacturers Co. Ship
ment began this week, and we are in
formed that fifty carloads of the case
goods are to be shipped to eastern
manufacturers. The Eckhardt holdings
in unsold case goods amount to about
/, 900 cases.
Now we have had it, and great
plenty too, and there is a sigh of relief
among tobacco growers that three days
of case weather have been with them
the past week. Good, strong damp
ness with mild atmosphere possibly may
have produced over-case, and this fea-
ture should be carefully guarded by
farmers in their stripping. The man
who failed to remove his hanging hold
ings from the poles has no one to blame
but himself. BuBdling will be the or
der now and within q few days we may
expect to observe professions from
every direction moving upon the nu-
merous ViroQua packing houses. We
are all rejoiced that these favorable
conditions have been brought to this
section.
From the Tobacco Reporter: The
buying movement is now being pushed
in the southern growing sections as
vigorously as any time since the early
sales. Growers have apparently be-
come reconciled to the lower prices Of
fered for the cheaper grades of the
crop and without question several
thousand acres have been lifted during
the week The American Tobacco Co.
is still the largest operator but many
other firms who have an outlet for low
grade leaf have men posted in the grow
ing districts as well as a goOo many 10
cal dealers. At the present rate the
crop seems likely to be taken over in
short time.
Before a jury in Dane county circuit
court. Roy Grenawalt, for the second
time, won his suit against Roe 4 Brict-
son, tobacco dealers Of Stoughton. The
trouble was over 1906 crop, which
proved good deal of a nightmare to
nearly everyone who dabbled in 1t. MIR.
Grenawalt sued the defendants for the
difference in the amount of the price
which he received for tobacco and that
which the defendants agreed by con-
tract to buy. I've defendants claimed
that they rejected the tobacco because
it did not comply with the terms of
contract. At the first trial the jury
found for the plaintiff, and the defend
ants carried the ease to the supreme
court on technecality. The court sent
the case back for new trial and the
result of the second verdict gave the
plaintiff damages within 81 of the first
/ trial. This was the case where the su-
/ prenae count held that the burden Of
proof was with the grower to show that
I the tobacco complied with the terms Of
! the contract for sale.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
CARD or THANKS

| wish to express my heartfelt thanks
to my neighbors and friends who 40
kindly extended sympathy ana assist
ance durirE my recent bereavement.
Sincerely yours.
BEN WILLIAMS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

William S. Oliver Il am well salts
fed with my recent experience in Mon
tana. was astonished to observe the
products that could be grown on what
appeared barren waste-dry farming.
as they cal; it there. Irrigation is the
true system for that section Besides
it is sure to produce any and all kinds
of crops in almost any kind Of a year. y
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

NOI0fauO buILOF WaULEu 70 ahDOU0Ct
that church attendants on the following
Sabbath would be permitted 10 inspect
the most beautiful stained glass win
dows in the West The printer made
it read "the most beautiful, stunning
grass widows, and before the singing
Of the first hymn the next Sunday the
sexton found it necessary to hang out
the S. r. o. sign.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

Miss Rose A. Drew, Lavina, Mon
tana: 1--WE are getting along nicely
with our homesteading. We had a
good fall and last week was our first
experience with low temperature and
bad storms, though the fall Of snow was
not six inches.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27
TOUCHES OF FAcr AVID FIcrlon

A womaIi in neighboring town sal J
TO her hired girl. "Jane, / saw Il
iilknIah . n Iss you thls Inottlhg .h here-
self !" 1T won't do you any good, "
the hireI girl replied, che has promised
not 10 kiss any other wov- = but me. "
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-01-27

tcoNrNUED ON PAGE FoUR)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06

Bacon called with nay wife on the
lady next door. last nirht and she
started her phoaosraph playing II
Troyatore"
Egbert- Suppose you imagined your
self az the opcra2
why. yes. the two women were
talking to beat the band -Yonzers
Statesman
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06

Cara rca! RE
We must be careful not to measure
a man or a society b. its imperfections
alone.
The punishment Of sin Is an abso-
Lutte necessity Those sins always
nourish which can be pracuced with
tmpunity. aud are nghflv REGARDED.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06
A Caotive.

You are one o. four brothers, / be
heve. professor
That is perfectly right"
And you aIe he only one who is
married, / am told3'
Quite correct. madam. ! am the
only one in captivity '-Yonkers
Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06

The music teacher had tested the
little girls voice
Her range is seol. ma am" he said
10 the mother. "Ugt she Is deficient. OF
course. IN her uaFeg regis en-"
Saints presaiivc u.s." exclaimed
Mrs OFlaherIy. dye think she's a
furnace heated dat. Wid a basement
dtchen''-Chicago Tribune
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06
stranne As n Mau Seem

Senator" asked his constituent.
how does it happen that you have
never been mixed up in any of these
squabbles OF scandals"
20. that's because I'm a good mix
err" said Senator observation-disclosures
Tribune
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06

we had a fortune teller at our
evening party
What kind Of questions did the
guests ask herr"
Most Of them asked what We were
going TO have for supper.
Leader
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06

The Pest-Td like to write some
verses for your paper. What kind OF
poetry do you Ike best?
The EditoT-Typewritten, darnec
short and paid for az advertising rates.
Cleveland Leader.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06
Her Friends.

Nan-Lil Garlinghorn says her
steady is the tallest young man in the
city.
Fan She says so. does she? Well,
Lii always was good at drawing the
long beau. Cficago Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06

Forgive and forget" said the gen
erous man That's my motto"
Il don't know about forgiving," an
swered Mr.. Dustin Stax But II
would be hard to get through these
Investigations without knowing bow
20 forget. WASN'T . on Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06
~The Early Bird

Manager suppose you noticed that
my advertisement read None but a
sober man need apply for this posi-
tion?"
Applicant-Yes. ] noticed that, and
that's why ! applied very early in the
morning -Judge
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06
BOUND ke.tIe oi SOLE az silver.

Edward Woods AID Thomas Dicken-
son. mmbermen, took a day OF the
other day to hunt rabbits. They found
an iron kettle in the woods containing
$1,000 In gold and $22 in silver.-Oil
City Correspondence. Pittsburg Dis
i patch
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06
Good Suggestion.

A Japanese saying runs: Woman
is an unmanageable creature; hatter
her. she is elated; thrash her. she
weepeth; kill her. her spirit haunts
you" We would suggest that the
best remedy is TO love her.--Exchange.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06
The snitz non-

Spite dogs are SO named owing to
their sharp noses. This is also a Ger
man name. spitz meaning sharp-point-
ed. Another name for this breed is
Dalmatian dog because his native
home was in Dalmatia
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06
Easily oblioed.

Tramp-Say. boss. can yer tell a fell
Ter where he kin get Is cents fer a
bed?
Old Gentleman dealer in second
hand furniture)-Certainly. my good
man. Bring the bed TO me. and II It
is worth Is cents. III buy it.-Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06
Re was's wIoower

Her-The man I marry must have
a family back OF hi.
Him-Be mine, I have a mother.
three girls and a little boy.--Cleveiand
Leader.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06
A Msssenasr,s Messane.

Sam" ask the first messenger boy
got any novels 10 swap"
i got Big Foot BiI's Revenge. o.
replied the other.
is IL long story"
"No. You can finish it easy IN two
messages"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06
Another Victim

Lawye--You want a divorce from
your wife, On what ground?
Caller--Extreme and repeated cruel
ty She makes me get up every night
! and walk the baby 10 sleep.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06
Strenuous

The social struggle" says the Phil
osopher OF Folly. consists OF two vio-
lent notwithstanding in yourself and
keeping other peopie out."-cleveland
Leader.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06
The Doctors onnortunitu

Green-That fellow who plays the
cornet is ILL.,
Jones-Do you think he will re-
cover?
Green-Im afraid not The doctor
who is attending him lives next door.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06
Transoarent.

Gentleman-It's no use your whin,
ing 10 me. can see through you
Beggar-So yer ought, guy nor; I've
'ad nuthzn' To sat Tor q week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06

Yes. he's In the has-been class.
Yet he Is proud because
He thinks It's better thus by far
Than 10 he never-was.
Chicago Daily News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-02-06
The OriainaI Picture Shaw.

Aladdin had just secured the wonder
ful lamp.
After a careful inspection he began
10 rub H.
Here" said he. lis where / give a
magiclantern exhibition" - Chicago
Daily News.