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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07

ties, In war times. on these establish
nlents. Their preservation and con-
ltinuance in business are necessary to
the national safety. It is in this light
that the need for a regular system OF
naval appropriations become of add.
t!onal Importance Two battleships a
year. with minor construction, Is
about as little as will suffice to obtain
the result"
Mr.. Meyer replied to criticism Of
his estimates as misleading by Repre-
sentative Foss of the naval affairs
committee OF the house. who contend
ed that by puzzle of figures s12,-
100000 more would be spent than ap-
pears in the official estimates.
Secretary Meyer said:
THE statement has been made in
several papers that the total esti-
mates submitted by the navy depart
ment for the naval bill for the fiscal
year 19l1-1912, amounting to s127,-
l0l6,179. did not include the estimates
for the first expenses in the construc-
ton of new vessels to be recommend
ed by the navy department. This
statement Is absolutely erroneous.
AS clearly shown by the estimates
submitted to congress and by the re-
capitulation, the estimates for the
naval bill. exclusive of the building
program. amounted to $11s,s06, 1914.
The first years expenses for the new
building program to be recommended
by the department amounted 70 $l3.-
200, 92S, bringing the total estimates
for the naval bill to $12I016 1924
Since the estimates were sent to
the treasury department 1t has been
found possible to reduce the bin by
the following amounts: Under the
bureau Of construction and repair.
$500 900: under the bureau of steam
engineering 100000 under the new
building program, $685. which
brings the laval bill 10 a total. In
GLIDING expenses for the first year of
the new building program. of $126,.
046. 659.24, which q more than S..
100000 less than the amounts appro-
priated in the naval bill for the pres
ant fiscal year"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
Church Men to Confer.

Leaders in church affairs In Wis
consin look forwar1 to the state inter
UNCONVENTIONAL conference in Madison
on December 5, and Z, as one of the
most important religious gatherings
ever planned in this state. 1t is to be
under the auspices of the Wisconsin
Association of Churches and Church
Workers.
Denominations to be represented
largely are the Episcopal, Methodist
Episcopal, Con gregational, Presbyteri-
an, Baptist and Church of Christ.
Among church men of the state who
will take an active part are President
Charles R. Van Hise, University of
Wisconsin; Rev. W. o. Carrier, presi-
dent of Carroll college; Rev. Samuel
Plsntz, president Of Lawrence college.
and Right Rev. R. II. Weller. Episco-
pal bishop of Fond du Lac. Addresses
will be given by men from other states
ION special subjects.
1t is announced that the primary Oh.
ject of the conference is unification of
purpose and efforts along all lines OF
church work in the state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
TOTAL OF 1910 CENSUS
is OVER 1o3.00o,00o
Returns From Eighteen States Show
Cain in Population Of 21.s per
Cent. in Decade.

ashington.-Th population OF the
United States. with its insular pos
sessions, is mere than 100, 100000. &C
cording to returns of the 1910 census.
Applying the percentage basis indi-
Gated by the returns to date from IS
states. 1t is shown that, including the
Philippine islands ana Porto Rico, but
not including Guam and part of the
Islands of the Samoan group. the
American flag floats over population
of 1O3, 942,757.
The official figures win not be an
nounced for several weeks. Eighteen
states and territories show a total gain
in the las. ten years of 5.151.425. or
21.8 per cent
Three OF the ten largest cities of the
world are in the United States-name-
ly, New York. Chicago and Philadel-
phia. New York is the second city.
Chicago the fifth and Philadelphia the
ninth.
Eight American cities have a popu-
lation exceeding 100000, viz: New
York. Chicago, Philadelphia, St Louis,
Boston. Cleveland Baltimore and
Pittsburg.
Forty-seven American cities have a
population exceeding 100000. The ag
gregate population given to these AZ
cities is 19.7o4,237. Ten years ago
these same cities lad a population OF
1891 ,430
With six missing cities of $4,000
and upward have an aggregate popu-
lation of 1909 1876. The final figures
probably viii show more than 200
cities with population between $4,000
and 100000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
Boys Hold Conference.

The eighth annual state conference
of the boys division of the Y NJ. C. A.
opened with an address by Rev. r. G.
Pierson on Remember" This was
followed by short papers by the boys,
in which they told of the features of
the association work that most inter-
ested them. Those who spoke were
Herbert Friess, Fond du Lac; Earl
Brandenburg, La Crosse; Meredith
Campbell, Lake Geneva; Curtis
Strange, Oshkosh; Clarence Oelerrich,
Racine. and Harry Bradley, Milwau-
kee.
NJ J. Post, the scout master for the
Milwaukee association, told of the
work which has been done here in
starting the scout movement. Presi-
dent Silas Evans, Ripon college, de-
liyered short address on "The Boy
and the Book" in which he told of the
connection between the daily life of
boys and the Bible.
Mr.. Pierson was followed by Prof.
G. w. Fiske, Oberlin, o., on Adults"
p. M. Stauffer, Racine, Grammar
School Boys" c. F. ogden, La Crosse,
High School Boys" G. d. Adams,
Chicago, Wage Earning Boys" and
c, F. Coggeshall, Milwaukee, Church
Club Boys"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
ILLINOIS IS Third.
Shows Increase in Population of 1879
Per Cent. IN Last


Washington The state OF nI.nois
contains 5,63S, 591 inhabitants. accord
ing to the official announcement made
by the director of the census
The Prairie state retains its rank
as third IL the Union. according to
these figures, the result of the thir,
teenth census. which were made pub
lie by Director Durand.
The growth Of the state in the last
ten years is S17.041 inhabitants, Or
16.9 per cent over 4,S21, $50 in 1900.
The increase from 1890 to 1900 was
s95.199. or 20 per cent.
Illinois should gain at least fom
congressman if the proposed new ap-
portionment law should be based az
present
The population OF Chicago. an
nounced several weeks ago. is 2,1S5,
2S3.
Illinois makes a better showing
than any other state of the middle
region so far announced, and more
than half Of the gain is in Chicago
OF the increase of S17,041 for the
Prairie state as whole 4S6, 70S ig
credited to Chicago
The announcement for Illinois mere,
ly emphasizes the fact that the great.
est gains are in the cities. A study
of the map of the state shows that
the principal counties in which in
crease was indicated were those con.
tanning cities of 10000 and upward.
Chicago is shown to possess about
two-fifths of the state population.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
MORAN WHIPS DANE.
Battling Nelson is Knocked Out IN
Eleventh Round.

San Francisco.-Battling Nelson for
the first time in his fighting career
was knocked out beyond all dispute
by owen Moran, the sturdy lad from
Birmingham, England.
Moran knocked out Nelson in the
eleventh round of scheduled 20-round
event, his victory being clean and
leaving no room for argument as to
mis- complete mastery over the one
time champion. But he was com
PEELED to drop Nelson FIVE times in
this round for despite the force of the
Britons right hand punches on the
point OF the chin, the wonderful fight
ing spirit Of the Dane ever was pres
emit,
One second after the final count had
been tosled off and Referee Ben Selig
above the din shouted You're out, Mo
ran wins Nelson was on his feet with
bloou streaming from his mouth and
nose, loudly importuning the referee
to permit him TO continue.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
4oH, YOU clDERI"

Fall is the season when man Is
moved to praise of things humble In
origin. but rich in fulfilment. The
young turkey struts about, preparing
himself for November's ideas; the
woods cackle with the dropping OF
hickory and butternut as the boys
sent clubs into the branches. and the
pun pkin swells and yellows on the
vine. Especially is it the time when
the muse inclines to sing of cider
And the muse might be in far worse
business. says the Detroit News. The
Romans knew the drink, and before
them the Greeks In the days OF
Isaac and Jacob the pastoral tribes
were familiar with It's bead and zest.
To such drink does the palate yearn
in these October days. Exalted be
the natural, undisuiled juice Of the
first pressing A good custom is the
old one of grating up a little horse
radish and dropping # into the
secured casks that are to hold the
liquor. It improves and lends the
tang. which is beyond the powers of
description. With cool place for its
storage. the resultant product can be
kept In any receptacle. II no cool,
cobwebby cellar be at hand, then a
stone jug will do admirable service.
From either a geneous-mouthed pitch
er, topped with the lightest, arrest
bubbles that ever rode an underlying
depth of rich. clear brown, can be
brought out to make an autumn or
-7inter evening with book and hickory
meats and popcorn and a swapping
fire an evening of life. indeed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
New Corporations.

tNGN wi FNA etNtNi'SE
Articles of incorporation were filed
In the Office OF Secretary of State
Frear as follows:
Landauer 6 Co, Milwaukee,; CAPT.
tai, S400, 600; incorporators, Max Ian
dauer. Harry I.andauer, Harry L.
Eisen. f. u. Goldstone, F. ThanhOuser,
ii. ". Carley.
Obenberger Drop Forge company,
Milwaukee. increasing its capital from
$4,000 to 100000.
Badger state Telephone eompan7.
Neillsville, increasing its capital stocs
from S2.500 TO $1,000.
Wisconsin Produce company. Wat
toma: capital s. 1000; incorporates,
o. L. Call, George Barnhart, Peter
Waala-
Mi Vera Havana company. MilwaH-
kee: capital, $4,000; ineorroratorS
Edward Kalman. George H Gabel. H.
E. Carmody.
Progress Publishing company. BE
lott; capital, $4,000 incorpoiators, NJ
G. Thinning. Raymond Howard, Ralr.
Clarke.
The Roddis Lumber and venee,
compauy.of Marshfield filed an amend
ment increasing its capital stock froI.
500. 900 TO 100000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
TROUBLE IN BRAZILIAN ARMY.
officers Join Those of Navy in De
nouncing Governments Act.

Rio de Janeiro.-The discomfort
among the officers. those even in
the army, is increasing. Their unrest
has affected several regiments. A lieu.
tenant who blamed the president while
discoursing at the burial of the naval
officers murdered by the mutineers will
be arrested and courtmartialed.
The sailors of the Sac Paulo and the
Minas Geraes called on DR.. Ruy Bar.
bosa and thanked him for his inter,
vention. Dr. Barbosa firmly but in a
kindly manner blamed them for their
conduct In some cases poisoning has
occurred on board the destroyers. The
officers of two of them found that
their drinking water contained poison
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
kraut Making Big Wisconsin Industry

Kraut Making Big Wisconsin Industry,
Southeastern Wisconsin is noted for
the large tracts of land devoted to the
raising OF cabbage, and to such an ex.
tent is the sauer kraut industry fol.
lowed, that the James Whitcomb
Riley's lines:
When the frost is on the pumpkin
And the folders in the shock
would seem more appropriate for the
region IL revised to read:
When the frost is on the cabbage
And the lxraut is In the make
For the past few weeks the roads
leading to the different kraut factories
have presented stirring appearance.
Sometimes as many as twenty-five or
thirty wagons are lined up at the I'M
loading platform of a factory at one
time.
In January and February the repre-
sentatives of the sauer kraut concerns
make a canvass of the farmers con-
tracing for their crop of cabbage for
fall delivery In lots of not under ten
tons and sometimes as high as fifty, a
price being set at the time of con-
tract.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07

Americans are not the only ones
who engage in the search for lost
treasure q unclaimed estates. Very
little has come OF efforts to find Cap
tain Kids loot and other yaluables.
though no doubt attempts viii be con.
tinued And now an association has
been formed in England for the pur.
pose of recovering about 100000 in
specie believed to be in the British
frigste L'ttine. which was wrecked In
l799 and sunk at the entrance to the
2uyder Zee. The association has
been Incorporated. and doubtless
there will be plenty of persons ready
to take chance by investing In the
shares. But the probability 10 that
almost any ordinary business venture
would bring better returns.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07

The inevitable predictions as to the
character of the coming winter are be-
ing made And it was Just as newt
able that they should disagree. From
one source we have the announcement
that wild animals are putting on an
extra-heavy coat of fur in preparation
for exceptional cold or course the
farmer who observes that the husks
on the maturing corn are unusually
thick, presaging a winter of more
han usual frigidity, has been heard
from. And so forth and so on as re-
CARDS the chilly side of the question.
But on the other hand weather
sharps" have noted that conditions
prevailing about the time the sun
"crosses the line" foreshadow mild
winter. All of which may be put down
for what it is worth, in the calm as.
eurance that nature will run the cold.
weather program without any assist
ance from outside.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
RECORD FOR HUNTING SEASON.
Twenty Are Killed and &c Hurt In
Northern Michigan.

Calumet, Mich. = During the deer
hunting season opening November
Der 10 and closing today, there have
been &c hunting accidents in the upper
peninsula of Michigan, 20 of which
were fatal, establishing a record. More
deaths are expected.
Practically all the accidents were
due to carelessness by inexperienced
hunters. In four cases accidental
slayers left the victims to die without
attention. In % cases hunters were
shot by mistake for deer. eight Of
these fatally. One Houghton man was
mistaken for a deer and killed by
friend. One hunter was killed by
woman and two women hunters were
severely injured
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
ASSERTS THIS LIFE is ALL.
Edison, However, Replying to Critics,
Says He is Not an Atheist.

Says He is Not an Atheist.
New York. - Thomas A. Edison is
out with a reply to the members
of the clergy who attacked his
recent statement denying the ex-
istence of a soul The wizard OF
Menlo Park says the ministers have
to have something to fuss and fret
about.
That's It," he said. I'm an atheist
now, am 1? These people who call
me to account do not even read what
| have said | am not a. atheist,
never have been. and never said
was believe In a supreme intelli.
gence. but nave grave doubts as to
whether you and l and all the other
good folks of this earth are going
to be reused from our graves to go
to some beautiful. shining place up
aloft.
Il do not see It. and cannot under
ters of fashionable churches. They
do not say what they think. Often
they do not even think. 1t is all bust
ness with 'en.
1.-THE only religion needed In this
world is the Golden Rule. If every
one practised II there would be no
more trouble or poverty, or unhappi-
ness. 1t is perfectly practical prop
osition, and would not be hard for
most Of us 70 follow IL we got lit
tic encouragement from our neigh
bors. And those who refused to keep
1t should be forced to by the police.
Yes. sir; I'd put every one in jail
who wouldn't do unto his neighbor
as he would have his neighbor do
unto him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07

California astronomers report the
breaking up Of a big sunspot into a
group OF uncommonly small frag.
ments, and intimate that the phe-
nomencn may be the forerunner of
some extraordinary disturbances. 1t
is about time for the sun TO come into
the spotlight again The big lumlnary
was eelipsed. in scientific interest for
time. by the appearance OF the Hal.
ley comet and the speculations and
observations accompanying that celes'
Sial exhibition.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
INDlcT eAYNoR's AssAILANT.
Jersey Grand Jury Charge Gallagher
Nth Atroeious Assault.

Jersey City. n. 1.-THE Hudson
county grand jury handed up to
Judge Blair of the court of com
mon pleas three indictments against
James j. Gallagher, the assailant of
Mayor Gaynor Two of the indict-
ments charge atrocious assault with
intent to kin Mr.. Gaynor and Street
Cleaning Commissioner Edwards, and
the other ? carrying of concealed
weapon.
v II convicted Gallagher will be liable
to a maximum punishment of Is years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
KAISER IN TEMPERANCE WAR.
Orders Naval officers to Set Example
and Aid His Crusade.

Berlin.-Euperor William has is
sued an order to the officers of
the navy to further his efforts in set,
ting an example Of temperance. They
should dc their utmost, he says, to
show the men the injury of intemper-
ance. 1t is understood he will shortly
issue a similar order to the officers Of
the army. Recently he lectured stu
dents and cadets on the evils of alco.
hol.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
"sack to the Soil" With Aid of state.

How to induce people to "get back
to the soir' was the subject of a con.
ference held with State Labor Com
missioner j. d. Beck and representa-
tives of Wisconsin railroads and Wis
cCnsin labor interests present.
Reports show population is drifting
to the cities at the expense of the
country districts. There is much un.
occupied farming land in the state,
according to the authorities, and 1t
was agreed thet it is essential to the
welfare Of the stale that this land be
worked and made to produce real
wealth.
The plan of holding land fairs was
suggested as a solution of the prob
lem State aid in making 1t easy for
settlers to take up land was proposed
and the railroad representatives gave
assurance that they would do all in
their power to help the movement.
Assemblyman Fred Brockhausen Of
Milwaukee, representing the State
Federation of Labor; Prof R. T. Ely
and Prof. ]. r. Commons of the po-
litical science department of the uni
versity, and Dean H. l.. Russell of the
college Of agriculture were present
and gave suggestions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
CITY SEEKS PEACE.
Chicago Council Makes Move to Set
tile Garment Workers Strike.

tliS SdTfnSHk WOTNSTS OtIfHSs
Chicago.-Demanding that the gar
ment workers strike. which is
causing great suffering to citizens
and loss of business, be brought to
Just and lasting settlement" Alder.
man Merriam asked in the city coun.
ell for the appointment of commit
tee to bring about a conference of the
manufacturers and strike leaders. Mr..
Merriam's resolution was adopted
without discussion or a dissenting
vote and the mayor at once appointed
a committee.
The committee is instructed to meet
with representatives of the clothing
manufacturers and the strikers with
view of bringing about settlement OF
the strike.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07

Receipts of sheep at Omaha make
new worlds record. more than $4,000
having arrived in one day. This i'm.
mense number taxed the stockyard
facilities almost to full capacity. Yet
the announcement of these facts is
coupled with the statement that "the
market prices showed no tendency to
break" Heretofore it has been alleged
that high rates for meat were due to
the short supply. But with unprece-
dented shipments of sheep this rule
certainly does not apply to at least
one class of meat What is keeping
up the prices7 Would It be unfair to
suggest that the packers trust might
throw some light on the situation?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
CLAIM OF KONOP IS
Up TO STATE BOARD
To Decide Whether TabuIatiOn in
Figures or as Spelled Count
MAY TAKE CASE 70 COURTS
Neither Party Is Expected TO Accept
the State Board Of canvsssers'
Verdict as Final-Fight in
House Almost Certain.

Whether Congressman
Gustav Kuestermann, Green Bay, Re-
publican, or Thomas F. KOnop, Kewau-
nee. Democrat, is entitled to the GER
tifcate of election as congressman
from the Ninth district, viii be deter
mined by the state board of canvass
ers. The decision of the board will
depend on it's right to accept as cor
rect the election returns of Oconto
county as tabuIated in figures or as
spelled ont by the board of canvassers
Of that county. The figures as spelled
out give Konop a total of 1850 votes
and as tabulated By precincts, 1,444
votes, a difference of six votes.
A notation on the paper containing
the tabulation states that the returns
of the election inspectors Of the First
precinct of Pensaukee give Konop 16
votes. while the tally sheets give him
%. The board of canyassers in tabu-
lating the returns used 16 in the Ko-
mop column opposite the First pre-
cinct of Pensaukee and at the bottom
of the column aided 6, making the to-
tai 1850.
In the formal certifcation the coun.
ty board of canvassers declares Konop
received fourteen hundred and fifty
votes" the figures being spelled out
Attorneys for Congressman Kuester-
mann contended before the state
board OF canvassers that it should re-
ject the figures spelled out and ac-
knf rtrft1
the added six, which would give
Kuestermann a majority of one over
Konop. Attorneys for Konop contend
ed that the board should accept as
correct the spelled out figures, thus
giving Konop majority of FIVE over
Kuestermann.
1t was stated by the attorneys Of
both of the interested parties that the
case would probably be carried into
the courts and ultimately before the
house of representatives at Washing
ton, d. c. Congressman Kuester-
mann was represented by Attorney r.
L. Parker. Green Bay, and H. r. Gold.
man, Marinette, and Konop by Attor-
neys Joseph Martin, Green Bay, and
z. r. Boiler. Sheboygan.
County Clerk Phelps. Milwaukee
county, telephoned Secretary Of State
F'rear that the vote of one of the pre-
cincts of ward in the city Of Milwau-
kee county had not been canvassed
by the board Of election canvassers.
He was instructed to allow the board
to make supplemental return, which
will be considered by the state board
OF canvassers later The vote for
state officers and others affected by
the error in Milwaukee will not be
canvassed by the state board until the
supplemental return is received. The
returns of Green county. the last of
the II of the state to report. was re-
ceived.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07

Has aviation as sport" no longer
power TO attract? Reports from the
old world are TO the effect that the
principal British and continental
meetings this year resulted In fnan-
cial loss to their promoters. who are
'-cut" total OF $4,000. Most of
the "bird-men" also are worse of In
pocket through participation In the
exhibitions Some big money" has
been made in the United States and
in Europe by winners Of prizes Of
feled In aerial competition, But there
are numerous signs that the matter
has been overdone. both here and
abroad.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-07
Gov. HARMON WINS BY 1Oo,s77.
Receives Largest Plurality Ever Given
Any Previous Democratic Executive.

Columbus, O. The plurality of
Governor Harmon over Warren G.
Harding, as shown by official re-
turns, in 100,3z7 This is more than
double the plurality of any previous
Democratic governor of Ohio and only
1900 behind Myron t. Herrick's rec
ord Republican plurality in 1903
A remarkable feature of the cleo
ton is the more than doubling of the
Socialist vote This year Clifford got
6O.637. compared with 2S,67S for Band
low in 1903