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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17
ELECTRIC ENERGY
FROM SUNS RAYS
STORED FOR LIGHTING AND
FOR SMALL POWER
PLANTS.
INVENTION is SAID TO HAVE
pEMoNsT ITS
SUCCESS.

That he has successfully solved the
problem of storing up the suns rays
and converting them into electrical
energy, a problem on which the sci
entists of the world have been dill
gently working, is the claim made by
z Boston inventor. George S. Cove.
Cove demonstrates the success OF
his invention By the lighting of his
workshop at Somerville avenue.
Somerville, with electricity generated
from simple apparatus on the rosf.
Electricians from the Institute of
Technology who have watched with
interest his experiments delcare
themselves enthusiastic over his sue
cess.
Cove has demonstrated that his
simple mechanical device viii store
up sufficient electricity for an entire
house. He also says the machines.
which can be built at cost of 800
each, when incased in glass, will last
for ten years without repair or alter
alton.
Cove's invention will be known as
the solar electric generators" and is
designed to generate electricity di-
rectly from the rays of the sun and
storing it for lighting and for small
power plants.
He began his experiments through
an accident, when one day he let
some glass and other metals remain
on the floor in the direct rays OF the
sun, and connection between the
metals and his storage battery result
ed in storing Of the latter with cleo.
tricity.
He then saw the possibilities OF
such a device as he has now perfect
ed. About year ago he built a
small machine some three feet square
This proving success, he construct
ed working model of greater dimen
sions.
This machine generates through g
day of sunshine enough electricity tc
light FIVE lights of twenty candle-pow
er each to last from three to -four
days of continuous lighting.
In two days of sunshine the device
generates and stores up sufficient
electricity to last six days.
This allows for times of bad wealth
er and by adding to the glass in
front of the device heavy glass
with a concave surface the cost o.
which is very small, he says he viii
add largely to the power Of the appa
ratus.
Storage batteries as large as are
desired may be used, the additions
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17

ia ment House like lion AZ bay. Though
the lines and proportions o. this church
are eIqBisiteiy grand Henry Wis
chapel Is especially beautiful because Of
it's fine carving and inspiring turrets. The
int. lor Is 20 vast and crowded with cold
ma rble tombs aE 10 appear unfriendIy'
but the many royalties. along with great
statesmen. scientists eUd poets coon
awaken q live Interest. The place ~
crowned with such renowned names -
Charming. Gladstone. newton Darwin
and HerscheL The artists and poets Cor.
ners are also well filled with husts o.
such talented men ~ watts. Tennyson
aud our own Longfsligw Bot The lover
u splendid architecture tarries longer
before Henry WIS chapel, which II
sruly en- architectural jewel The wood
work and sfpnewOrk are splendidlt
carved, while the ceiling Is 81 lght and
delicate Is lace. This caF7i7g reaches
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17

burial Of royalty. This II expressed 10
the great dome that rears itself heaven
ward high above the surrounding houses
The Cathedral Is bniit IN beautiful
Gothic statuesdge. though. the church 10
without. II Is the Interior that IL espe-
ciaiiy vest end lovely. II is rather bare.
looking because Of It, size, simple decoTa-
tons AID many marble statues. THIS -
partly relieved by q number Of handsome
old rose windows.
west,ufDeter fs the national vaIhaiis.
the Han Of Heroes 20 be counted among
the most splendid cburches 10 Europe
Although the beauty Of its srehitectur1
Is certainly unusual. u s made grand
and splendid because of the two western
towers. with ali their beautiful stone
work. their pinnscles and inches traced
a. in ivory Again. from the river, the
two fretted towers rise grandiy and the
Abbey appears 20 crouch behind the Par
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17
xafx1aAAW LaMrv axe FLAelAnS51Es

T~HOuGH London Is 50 old that even
the ablest historians and archeolo-
ID gists are unable TO tell when 1t
was founded it IS far from being archaic
ana unattrnetive
II Is 50 decidedly vast II Is difficult TO
see even to approach. But the London
Of Interest to the tourists and devotees
OF civil, improvements dwindles down to
kensington. Trafalgar Square. Piccadlih.
Regent street TaIl Mall. the British Nh
seuu rho Strand. Ludgate Hin and the
Tower
Magnificent and spacious hotels hold
their own with ancient towers. museums
and galleries. Everywhere the Old and
ppW hnhuph on friendly terms as though
rpu:litieS were to he counted as year,
In >piip II her enthusiasm aud desire io
kee;, voupt she is not altogether unahle
10 hide h,r many centuries This Is e%-
pcs.i4lis true ~ her streets. though well
kcli ava ornainpnted with large squares
mud statues she has few Of the spiendld
b1ulr,3 rd s-cH Ia Paris.
Spbg.'l.A way Of becoming Introduces
io Lou streets is to climb on top OF
an uuiti : ard 10 drive up PiccadiliF.
ilUnd uf itcgeh' street. the three great
business AnruHghfares. In any OF these
three 81, l. by midday the traffic Is 80
and nru .SuSeS the stranger wonders at
ni,t ho,s they can all end space to pass.
This is only made possible because the
trnffic Is perfectly controlled and not a
vehicle moves wheels breadth out OF
its ratutsl course. For all that traffic IS
moving In q continual current. pedes-
trisus are not forced TO hurry or scrm-
mage as they 10 in many large cities.
Though the pirture is :uil of life and ac-
tivity the current moves at q natural
aud even temper, These three streets are
equally well known as shopping districts.
Though Piccadilly is not 50 thoroughly
given OVER 10 shops the other two. II
has uumber Of uE!G.s shops whose win
dnws are dlled With handsomely gar
nisbed chickens. etc. that will go to the
London homes
But Regent and Bond streets are the
avenue de L'Opera and the Rue de la
PIX % London. On both sides OF the
STREET are large. spacious structures hIled
with smart mlllineFs. dressmakers and
wealthy jewelers..
Not far from Piccadiliy IS St Jsmes,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17

its zenith II the two stone pillars sup
porting he aitnr Of Henry VII. The
carving Is 70 exquisite II looks IKE lacey
tracery.
Historically. the mnsi interesting Of
Londou's bindings Ii. OF course. the
Tower Though 10 has been greatly
changed Since q WAS nrst buiIt, Il stu
has many Of the aspects % medieval
fortress The Tower ~ n prison Is only
one Of the several a..ncts in which this
interesting building may be considered.
II r. still q baaraok aud store for ar
tilery while mans e." the crown jewels
are kept 50 state Ia one o. the large
nails Every Etoue lU the pavement ans
wall has lts tale Of tragedy On the ter
race 3 stone marks the site where Anne
Of B0leyu was dpcapitateJ Beneath the
quay where ouce flowed the water 20 the
moat. IL the traitors gate. Crossing
over the draVbrIdge one passes under
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17
An Ies.House on the Farm.

The expense of a small ice-house
is merely nominal and the conven-
fence can scarcely he estimated
Those who do not care 10 build a
permanent ice-house can construct
one with small expense that will
answer the purpose very well; it
will be found however that make
shifts" are in the end more expen-
siye than a permanent and desirable
building in the first place. then the
expense being incurred once and for
all. says the Michigan Farmer The
size OF the ice-house depends upon
circumstances. but one IL by is feet
square and IA feet high win con
tain ice enough TO supply the ordin-
airy family The house should be
six studding. and the siding should
be put on so that it win he as near,
~ air-tight as possible. On the IN.
side the building should be lined
with matched boards No floor is
necessary, but drain to care for the
water from the melting ice must be
provided. The fountain should be
tight to prevent the air from enter
ing, as the entire circulation of air
must be over the ice In putting the
ice in the house. a space of / y feet
should be left all around between
the ice and the sides of the build
ing; and this space should be tightly
packed with sawdust. About six-inch-
es OF sawdust should be placed over
the top OF the pile OF Ice.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17
Notes.

Take a look at the young trees to
working on them. II so tramp down
the snow around the trunk. II there
are rabbits nothing but a piece Of
wire screen around the trunks will
stop them for sure Might as well
90 little pruning when the wealth
err is mild Pick out the trees to be
grated in spring Make out orders
for new nursery stock, but do not
have them shipped until April.
Frozen nursery stock may look all
right, but is future is uncertain. even
when thawed out slowly and care
fully Chances are that the roots
have been mostly killed. Buy medi-
umsized quicklygrown trees, and
don't bother much with novelties for
a business orchard.
When II is not convenient to apply
heat to frozen pipes to thaw them,
spread cloth thickly with unslaked
lime. fasten 1t around the frozen
pipe and throw water on 1t. The
heat produced as the lime slakes is
great enough to thaw the ice.
The farmers garden is often the
most neglected spot on the entire
farm from which SO much can b
obtained that will administer to thu
comfort of the entire family. II tn
garden is to fulfil the end for which
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17

about ~ become boue o. eouteniion be
tween Germany anG Francs. called ~ tbs
dogs Of war and forced tie SsfS0ba In
peror % submit 70 peacea5le and reason.
able arrangement
When the peri Of war, Daring the en-
broglio Of Germany and France ~as a. IL
heiEhs 81 The Moroccan affair, seemed
most imminent, It was Noticed taat "a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17

l,aas OF gold TO the German Empire wout@
he called N b. the world bankers.
The exact workings OF the great hnan
ciers ln The cause OF peace are never ais
tnctiy observed and are never by any
chance ial8fed by these money kings. Ie
is certain. however, that with the control
az the worlds nIoucy growing yearly more
and more concentrated IN the hands % a
few big men the prospects for expensive
wars are growing smaller and smaller.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17

gold aecufaulationz u the Bank u France
mounted Up swiftly 10 = few days BY nil
lions over aud above the visual amount
carried. II 10 thought by big bankers that
this was almost entirely French goid.
which the big banking powers were sud
deals calling IN from Germany.
Many men sod women living IN the
frontier towns Of France made secret
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17

where L. :, en- oue ~ the prettiest street
vistas IN London Al the foot OF the
hill is the magnificent gateway OF st.
James Palace Though crowded with
handsome marble and stone residences.
Fl Is the beautifully equipped and smart
looking cIubhouses that give an artsto-
cratic tone to this beautiful and harmo-
mons street
Another modern appearing street fuN
Of life and hustle Is oxford street. proad
Of its many splendid draper shops. Pall
Mall Is alive and interesting all day long
In the morning the street is full Of ON
nlhuses aud cabs taking men TO their
places Of business ana women starting
Off TO do morning shopping The side
walks are no less gayly thronged with
smart-looking women taking their daily
constitutional. and simply clad shop girls
hurrying for fear they may he late.
But the sreue is far more picturesque
between 2 and ) IN the afternoon. when
smHrtly gowned women drive by IN their
victorias aud autocarS about 20 enter the
park on their rey to a large reception
There are plenty Of smart-looking men
Fastening TO one or the ether Of the
many arlstocrntc clubs found In the
Mall while Others are on horseback out
for their dnilv ride through :he parH.
The Mall is even more splendid looking
between and <. when the double row Of
lights are burning. lighting mp the other
wise dark street and giving a warm glow
to the stately mansions. The picture Is
made more splendid by men and women
in evening attire going to the tbeaters
or TO the opera.
Another attractive part Of London Is
South Kensington. with its weh-kept
streets. shops and many Attractive
houses. But hest known for Keusington
Gardens. where the children and nurses
come to play. and the men and women
walk aud drive on pleasant Sunday after.
Moons
The people ~ London count their
squares as an important part Of their
streets. and Il Is Of Trafalgar Square. u
which they are most proud. They look
with pride Oh the facade Of the National
Gallery. the Wilderness Of St Martins
Church. with the large spacious hnuses
on the east and west sides. The Nelson
column Is tall and commanding, made
more So By the bold and defiant looking
lions The square IS made refreshing by
the large fountain sending its tall spray
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17

Motor car manufacturers having
found that 1t is more profitable to sell
three cars at 81 900 each than one car
at $4,000. the era of popular prices is
being reached With the popularization
OF the automobile will come a cores
bonding growth of interest in automo-
bile races and 1t is probable that the
mex few years will see 30-mile track
in many sections Of the country where
all leading automobile events may be
held
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17

bankinE inEiitUflouE.
These mel numbering. perhaps. two
score all over the earth. are Lot primarily
FrenchmeE. English German or Amerl-
cans etc They are primarily money
kinEs welding iBcaicDlshls innueHcs
over the enterprises Of capital ell over the
earth. u - these men who, 81 the Alge-
ciraa incident, where Morocco seemed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17

- DEVELOPMENTS in European diplo-
macy OF late years lave been dis
~ tinctly encouraging 20 the cause Of
peace. Undoubtedly the vast commercial
values o. modern times, the tntrieacies Of
International commerce and the ties OF
business throughout the world have bad
much 70 DO with the universal opposition
% an appeal to arms or the part Of suT
civilized nationality.
Bat E5oYS general Business, aboys ordl
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17

preparations for leaving their homes AZ o
moments not!ce. This was also accom-.
panied with the sending o. By sums ~
gold ard specie 10 the great central bank
OF France At the same time Il Is alleged
that Germany was advised By the kotar-
chiids that unless some amicable agree
ment Was made promptly, tremendous
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17

nary ,omuer,3aI conservatism and com
bils ion betweec the nations there has
srisen another coznssrst fou infinitely more
powerful and solid This influence 10 the
combined power q the great banking IN
fzrestg Of the E.obe- Only close students
o. higher hanking o. the past decade can
realize how closely are gmbiDed the giant
money powers q few great bankers and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17
AGRICUL TURE

Iy upward Jonathan. winesap and
Grimes art everywkers recorded as
of the highest quality, and all sources
of information indicate clearly the
strong tendency toward the increased
planting of these varieties through
out the central and south central
states-that is, in the Ben Tavis
country.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17

never will. but they do bring in re-
turns to the poultryman who would
otherwise have to use them himself
or feed them all winter in order TO
get anything from them. The market
has been created in the past. and
the poultrymans business is to sup
ply the market
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17

One fifth of the accidents In large
city streets occur from drivers not
turning corners legally, according to
William McAdoo, former police com.
missioner of New York Autoists
must curb reckless chauffeurs and
thus solve the whole speed problem, he
believes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17
room fer sophie

Sophie the maid, was cross, and lit
tie Richmond did not like her.
In his prayer the other night he
said Sol bless papa and mamma
and Harold and Willie and Helen"
But you haven't said God bless
Sophie reminded his mother
ooh, we'll" Richmond said resign
eddy. "let her go in with the hunch!"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17

Never is truth more eloquent than
when it is sure it can afford TO be ST.
lent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17
MARRIAGE ON So A WEEK.

New York court rules that a man
earning Sc week is not compelled to
support his wife. The wives OF such.
of course, are compelled to support
them.-Cleveland Leader.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17

The amount of advice that is Of
tered women by well7meaning men
shows no abatement New York
Judge has just advised them not to
marry s6-a-weele men. 1t may be sun
posed that this will have strong ten
dency to check any mad rush for men
who command that price.--Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-17

A New York Judge decided this week
that man whose salary is only Sc a
week need not pay alimony. This is In
line with the old decision to the effect
that it is not advisable to squeeze
blood out of turnip--Kansas City
star
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08

gratitude to Heman w. Allen. 81 "a
Henry O. Clarke of 20" and cor,,, r.
Marsh of *" thS~> self Appni,tod
committee" for yelfdenying thought
fu'ness, sincere devotion and con-
slant care for the pleasure and COM
fort Of us all
Therefore. BE IS Resolved. that we
survivors Of the 18th regiment Var
mont Volunteers and members Of this
association. mindful Of the loving con-
duct of these comrades unite in OK
pressing 10 them our heartfelt regard
and nrect!cn; our warmest thanks for
their countless efforts in our behalf;
and our hope that they may he spared
10 give Ne their wise counsel and low
Ing presence during tho existence OF
our association.
Tho meeting closed with the elec-
tion of officers and honorary members
The officers elected were as follows.
president. J. &. Farwell Of Montpelier.
vlce-president, ]. y. Harmon Of Nash
ua. y. H.; secretary, Ell y peck:
treasurer. Col. II W. Allen. The non
ornrv members elected were Henry
\. Willard Of Washing on. H. c.. T.. :.
Towne Of 1Iolvoke, Mass. w. II. Bal.
ander and l.. G. Brackctt Of New York
II. w. Robinson and Con. r. s Peck
Of this city and s. NJ. Palmer Of Tn
derhill.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
tlealthful Tombstone.

Nobody over dies in Tombstone un-
less they brought 1t within" or fail
into 600 foot vertical shaft, or buy
an automobile, or sass" their mother
in-lnw. OF try to thaw out powder, or
mistake cyanide Of potassium for
sugar, or start off county sent re-
moval racket Some die Of old age.
some old partners Of Daniel Boone. but
none has ever been known to die
from physical Irregularities contracted
In Tombstone aside from the above
mentioned causes and occasionally an
abnormal tightness about the throat.
superinduced by coil Of manila rope.
or from cold caught through hole
made by a 45.-Tombstone Epitaph.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
Crafty Master Fox,

A fox. was one day seen coming out
Of pile az stones near the water
side. Tie hid IN thex heather for
awhile and then pushed out some
thing on the water, which proved TO
be a bunch Of moss. The wind took
It into the middle Of the lake and
blew 1t past some ducks sitting on the
surface. Having watched his venture
for perhaps ten minutes with appar-
ent satisfaction and observed that 1t
neared the ducks without arousing
their su.picons. our friend began to
collect another and larger bunch Of
moss. With he allowed to float In the
same direction, but this time he swan
behind II. taking care to show only his
eyes and nose above water. Just as
1t was passing the group Of ducks he
made a sudden dive, pulled down a
bird and swan back to shore under
water. Arrived there. he carried the
duck to the pile Of heather, where his
wife and daughter wave NO doubt
waiting 70 enjoy the fruits Of bis Ia.
rs.-"Torty- Years Of Sport"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
Sierra lSCnc.

cicrrl Leone known to fame as "the
white mans GraYc"-vicwod from the
deck Of an incoming steamer presents
Rn appearance distinctly attractive. A
to climate, the sobriQuct white mans
grave Is sufficiently destructive, SUI
fee Il to say that the first of TIE daily
reGimcntal orders ran thus: Funeral
parade ut C:3O a. m. tomorrow" and It
was seldom indeed that the parade
was dismissed for lack Of victim to
the peStiferOus climatic conditions.
Indeed. so nrduous became the duties
Of sepulchor that, whereas 1t was GUS
tomary In the beginning for the entire
regiment ana band to attend. only the
company Of the deceased and the firing
party did so later on. Sierra Leone Is
infested With snakes, large and small.
The former are Of tho constructor spe-
Giles; the latter nre all extremely ven
Omous. The most deadly OF oil per
hapg 70 the yellow jack, beautiful
yellow and black reptile, whose bite IL
rcputed to prove fatal within space
OF twenty Westchester Coun-
~ Magazine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
a Queer l. essen.

ION the STOW and cheap ships" said
q purser, "the souvenir thief does no
harm, but on famous Atlantic liner,
whcrr records are broken and tiptop
prices abound. the amount Of stuff that
disappears IS shocking.
only things With the boats name
en-eha nPn=n glasses. ink wells, curl.
ing tonss 5uttonhooks. and SO forth.
And what are We to do about It?
we had an American peeress
aboard last voyage. The day we reach
ed New York a stevnrdess came to me
and said:
"'Oh, Mr.. Meet, Just seen Lady
Blanks cabin trunk, and she's taken
two Of our finest silver ink wells
Here was quandary, Ell? The
captain was called In, and he settled
the matter In the unsatisfactory way
such things are usually settled.
1--WE must teach Lady Blank les
son. he growled. AT the same time
scandal must be avoided He thought
a moment. then said to the stewardess:
Take one Of the ink wells and leave
the other. Thatll show her. Phil
adelphia Bulletin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
Some Troubles Of a Pianist.

Harold Rauer, the pianist. has had
some curious experiences during his
travels.
While playing IN Barcelona he was
challenged to fight a duel by an ex-
cited member Of the audience whom
he had reproved for disturbing the re-
cital by his noisy conduct. On another
occasion. In Italy. he had 10 be car
ried through an underground tunnel
10 escape the attentions Of frantic adj
mirerr.
One Of hts most extraordinary expe-
ri-nces was in Russia, 1t was III n
little town near Moscow, and In the
middle Of his performance the pianist
was arrested by the police on the
grounds that he was obtaining money
under false rretenses. The police ac-
ton was based on the grounds that
Hungarian dance appeared on the pro-
gram and that there were no dancers.
They overlooked the terrible fact that
Mr.. Bauer had played two marches
without a single soldier being present.
Cincinnati Tribune