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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

arship. For those well-rounded serv-
ices performed with singleness Of pur-
pose during the past twenty years,
and with high hopes for the future,
by virtue Of the authority in me vest
ed, ! confer upon you the degree OF
doctor of letters
In ennferring upon Professor King
the degree Of doctor of science, Pres.
ident Van Hise said "As teacher
of agricultural physics you are a pro
neer in America. Your fundamental
investigations in soil physics concern.
ing the amounts of water used by cul-
tivated plants and the control OF
soil moisture, have aided greatly in
the development of agriculture in re-
gions Of insufficient or poorly distriD.
uted rainfall AS an expression OF
appreciation Of these servises In solv-
ing the problem of providing food for
the increasing millions of our popu.
latton, upon the recommendation OF
the faculty and by the authority OF
the regents confer upon you the de.
gree of doctor of science"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
THREE MORE AUTO
RECORDS BROKEN

ST. Paul, June 23.-Three worlds
automobile records were broken at the
twin city aviation meet at the state
fair grounds yesterday afternoon.
Barney 0ldfield lowered the one mile
and two mile records for circular
track and Ben Kerscher set a new
mark for the three mile on circular
track. Oldfeld, with flying start,
made the first mile in 49 AS, and the
second mile in so Is, making the time
for the two miles 1:4O. Both miles
heat the former record of so as, by
Ralph De Palma The best previous
record for two miles was 1:44 As,
made by Oldfield at Los Ang les.
Kerschner's time was 1886 Is. The
former record, 2:3S As, was made by
De Palma on the same track a year
ago.
Glenn H. Curtiss, J. C. Mars anr
Charles F. Willard postponed Their
trials for altitude, speed and endur-
ance aeroplane records. but gave sew
eral exhibition flights. If weather
conditions are favorable they will try
for worlds records today.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
ROBBER MURDERS
THEN KILLS SELF
TWO DEAD AND SEVERAL ARE
WOUNDED IN PURSUIT OF
DARING BANDIT.

Friedberg, Hesse, June pa des-
perate attempt at robbery late yoster-
day afternoon resulted IN two deaths
and tne wounding of several persons.
A bolNb eyIiooed about half past
four in the city hall. The root. doors
and windows were shattered, and the
staireases destroyed The officials
still at their desks, marvelously es-
capped injury and made their way out
by means of ladders.
Meantime a black masked robber
entered the adjoining branch of the
Imperial bank and shot the manager
in the neck He seized a quantity of
bank notes and gold and fled.
In the street he mounted bicycle
and dashed off toward Nauheim, The
crowd pursued the desperate. who
fired repeatedly. One boy was killed,
and two others were wounded. Police
in an automobile sped after the man.
Finding he could not escape, the rob-
Der sprang off his bicycle and fired
the last shot into his own temple,
falling dead. He was recognized as a
chauffeur named Barkenstein, suspect
ed some time ago of placing a bomb
in front of bankers house in Frank
fort.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
HUNG UP BY LABOR
union PROBLEM

Washington, June 23.-Congress is
confronted with a serious difficulty
which has Brought the house into dis
agreement and may delay adjourn
ment, IN the question of whether la
Dor unions shall be exempted from
prosecution under the Sherman amt
trust law. Conferences met yesterday
and adjourned with both sides stand
ing as firm as ever.
The house conferees, Tawney Of
Minnesota, Smith OF Iowa, and Fitz-
gerald OF New York. voted for the
house provision to exempt the labor
unions, contained in an item in the
snndry civil appropriation bill the
senate conferees, Hale, Perkins and
Clay, stood firm for the senate posi-
ton against exempting organized Ia
Dor.
House couserees were instructed
YESTERDAY by decisive vote of that
body to insist upon tine provision and
that they would be in contempt of the
house if they did otherwise.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
SOME MARRIAGE CUSTOMS.

Married in month of roses-June--
Life will be one long honeymoon
The gayer the maid, the better the
wife.
The sneezing of cat on the eve Of
the marriage day is a lucky omen.
Unlucky is the bride who does not
weep bitter tears on hei' wedding day
1t is very unlucky for woman to
marry man whose surname begins
with the same letter as her own.
A bride must beware of looking in
the glass after she is completely
dressed.
If in family the youngest dauga-
ter should chance to marry before
her elder sisters, they must all dance
at her wedding without shoes. THIS
viii counteract their III luck and prO-
cure for them husbands.
The idea That the wedding ring
should be worn on the third finger Of
the left hand because "a nerve con-
meets this finger with the heart" Is
of Roman origin
In most European countries the en-
gagement ring is worn on the third
finger of the left hand, while the
wedding ring is worn on the same
finger of the right hand.
No German bride wears pearls, not
even a royal bride, as it is believed
that for every pearl she wears her
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
AMBASSADOR GETS
DEGREE AT VARSITY
COUNT Won eERNsToRFF MADE
DOCTOR OF LAW OF UNI.
vERslTY OF WISCONSIN.
Madison, June %.

Madison, June 23
Honorary degrees were conferred by
the University of wisconsin at the
fifty-seventh commencement yesterday
upon Count Johann Heinrich Won
Bernstorff, German ambassador, who
received the degree OF doctor of flaws.
Dean Charles Homer Haskins of the
graduate school of Harvard, formerly
professor of history at Wisconsin, wno
was made doctor of literature, and
Professor Franklin Hiram King, dis.
tinguished soil expert, formerly Of the
Wisconsin college of agriculture, who
was made doctor of science.
In comforting the degree upon
Count Won Bernstorf. President Van
Hise said: "As ambassador OF Ger
many you hold one of the highest OF.
fees within the gift Of its great en-
peror. You have performed many di-
fficult and delicate tasks in an admir-.
ably frank and fair manner, freely rec.
ogni2ing the great power OF enlight-
ened public opinion in modern govern.
ment. Your methods have demon.
strated the wisdom OF openness in the
dealings Of nations with one another.
AS STRAIGHTFORWARD diplomatist you
have won the confidence and admira-
tion Of the people Of two nations. We
recognize today not only your own
brilliant achievements. but also the
mighty country which you represent
America is connected with Germany
by innumerable ties. racial and cui.
tural. and thus the sentiments of the
people are not merely those OF esteem
but affection May Germany and
America ever continue 10 cooperate
with each other in increasing good
viii among the nations Of the earth.
In recognition Of your service to this
end. upon the Recommendation Of the
faculty. and by the authority Of the
regents, confer upon you the degree
Of doctor Of laws Of the University Of
Wisconsin,.
Comforting the degree OF doctor of
letters upon Dean Haskins, President
Van Hise said; The University Of
Wisconsin gratefully acknowledges
your enduring influence, as a member
Of its faculty and in the promotion
Of historical studies in this state II
has seen with pleasure the recognt
ton Of your services 10 Harvard by
your elevation 20 the position Of dean
Of It's graduate school It has noted
the general appreciation which your
brilliant usefulness as a member and
secretary Of the American Historical
association has met throughout the
country More particularly Il honors
IN you one whose critical eontribu-
tions to medieval history have won
additional respect for American schol-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
SAYS WHITE TRIED
TO BLEED L0RlMER

Chicago. June ga scorching de
nunciation OF Representative Charles
4. White by Attorney ?. H o'Donneli
marked the second day OF the closing
arguments IN the trial OF Lee OsNSe5l
Browne OF Ottawa, Illinois. Legislative
minority leader, charged with buying
votes for the election Of Senator Los
inner He charged that White triea
q bIackmail Lorimer cut of S75.0oe
ard invented the story of legislative
bribery when the senator would got
pay him the money
Attorney ~. S. Forrest for the de
tense VIII follow ODonnell and ex
poets to take UP the time until ad
JournmeD- Ioday.
The court attaches experienced diff
fculty in controlling the crowds
Hundreds were refused admittance. &c
Judge McSarely's courtroom. which
was packed to the limit II is ex,
pected the case will go to the Jury
tomorrow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
AIRSHIP LINE OPENS; GREAT CRAFT
CARRIES 20 PASSENGERS 800 MILES

the mahogany walled and carpeted
cabin. located between the gondolas,
and from the windows Of which they
viewed the scenery as the aerial car
swept along. cunt Zeppelin steered
for the greater part OF the distance.
The route was via Stuttgart, Mann
helm and Cologne TO Dusseldorf 1t
had been carefully marked out in ad
vance for the guidance Of the pilot
and vas followed exactly. There was
no air stirring and the Deutschland
made her way unbampered through a
food OF bright SUNSHINE.
The hOur and minute Of the proba-
bic passing Of the various points had
been buletfned ahead 80 that not only
the people Of the cities on the line.
sho filed the streets, b3t the inhab.
itants Of al the immediate villages
turned ont and cheered enthusiastic
silly as The immense torpedo-liBe
structure with itE whistling screws
drove ever their heads at height u
between 200 and 300 feet.
The Deutschland swung gently into
her landing here at loon. and the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
ROOSEVELT AND
HUGHES TO CONFER
CLIFFORD PlNcHcT ALSO TO Be
GUEST AT SYCAMORE
HILL.

New York, June 23.-Theodore
Roosevelt has asked Governor Hughes
to visit him at Sycamore Hill in the
near future, for conference.
The news came out yesterday ar
ternoon il the course Of a brief sup
Elementary statement Mr.. Roosevelt
chose to add to his denial yesterday
morning Of a printed report that he
is to come out in opposition to the
governors policy of direcr primaries.
Mr. Roosevelt refuses to say what
subjects are expected 10 come up al
the conference.
Clifford Pinchot win be a guest at
Sycamore Hill tonight He made the
announcement himself, but was dumb
to questions.
Mr.. Roosevelt last night guest
.of Robert Collier at dinner will
be Al his desk this morning, return
ing to Oyster Bay late In the after.
noon. He motored to the city yester
day
William T. Hornaday, director d
the Bronx zoo, who, Mr. Roosevelt
has said is no nature fakir but Z
natural born sideshow. eulogized the
colonel yesterdav afternoon in en- ad
Dress Al the T. -aheon OF the Camr
Fire club. gige1 in Mr. Roosevelrs
honor. Mr.. Roosevelt spoke but viii
the understanding that his remarks
were NOT to be reported.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
TROUBLE OVER
CHURCH QUESTION

Madrid. June 23.--lt is believed
that rupture is imminent in the ne
gotiations between the government
and the vatican on the subject Of
church and non-Catholic religious so
cieties.
Alta meeting Of the Catholic defense
society II was announced that before
the policies outlined in the speech
from the throne we're permitted to
become law, Spain would have 10 I'M.
d%reo a perilous crisis. as the Cath.
olics preferred a civil war 10 lalc
school system.
Clerical agitation IS growing Ia
barcelona and Seville, while the clerf
cal party in Madrid has begun a cam
paien against the ministry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

Dusseldorf, Germany, June 23.-The.
first regular airsbip passenger sery-
ice was inaugurated yesterday when
Count Zeppelin's great craft, the
Deutschland, carrying 20 passengers,
successfully made the first scheduled
trip from Friedrichshafen to this city.
a distance Of 800 miles IN nine hours
The weather was perfect and the
motors worked fau1tlessly. The aver
age time maintained for the complete
course was approximately 30 miles an
hour, but between Friedricbshafen
and Stuttgart, the 124 miles was coz
cred at an average rate Of Al miles
an hour The best speed for a single
hour was 431k miles.
Count Zeppelin was at the helm
when the deutschland at Friedricbs-
hafeu at 3 O'Clock yesterday morning
sailed away on the trir that was to
mark an epoch IN aviation. The pas
sengers were some 81 the directors Of
the Hamburg-American steamship
company and the German AirshEp
stock company. joint owners Of the
diriglble, and guests They occupied
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

multitude surrounding the landing
yards shouted welcome The city
had been gaiiy decorated in honor Of
the event The promoters Of the er-
terprlse and their guests were enter
tanned al a public dinner
Regular trips will be made and
many tickets already have beer sold
for the FIRST few days at from s25 70
$50 each The airship is equipped
with a restaurant. which viii supply
the passengers with a buffet service
such as ID afforded on paTlor car
railroad trains It Is also equipped
with electric lights
The dimensions Of the Deutschland
are. Length, ass feet. width, &c feet
It's gas capacity is 24.s52 cubic yards,
and It carries three motors, having a
total OF $50 horsepower II was de-
signed 70 maintain q speed Of 80
miles an hour. It's lifting capacity is
400 pounds. OF which 1900 cover
the crew. passengers and express. It
Il expected 70 be able 70 accomplish
a continuous trip Of zoo mCes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
OHIO DEMOCRATS
ENDORSE harmon

Dayton, o., June 23.-The democrat
ic state convention yesterday en-
dorsed Judson HarDon for the pres.
deney after il had renominated him
for governor by acclamation.
Harmon made a futile request OF
the resolutions committee to omit
the presidential endorsement resolu-
ton, saying that he is making lis
present fight on state issGcs and did
not want national issues injected into
the campaign.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
TWO HELD FOR
Johnson MURDER

Portland, Ore, June 23.-Upon the
theory that Jesse P. Webb, at the in
stigation of Mrs. Carrie Kersch,
planned far in advance the murder Of
Villa A. johnson, the farmer whose
body was found in a trunk at the
Union depot Monday night, both were
arraigned yesterday on charge OF
murder. They waived examination
and were held for the grand jury.
Johnson, the victim of the trunk muir
der, came from Lanciford, N. d.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
DISCUSS HIGH
COST OF LIVING

Minneapolis. June 23.--Insnranee Of
the bread supply OF the world for cen
turtles was the KEYNOTE of the FIRST
days session of the Millers National
federation yesterday. President
Dwight NJ Baldwin presided. W. c.
Brown, president Of the New York
Central lines. Governor A. o. Eber
hart Of Minnesota, NJ. A. Carleton Of
the United States department Of agri-
culture. and f. Y Price, expert agent
of the federation, opened the cam
paign
Brown said: The high price Of
food stlffs and the blind outcry
against the same which we Pqve
heard the last two years, is but
preliminary breath OF the storm w.nict
viii become a hurricane unless rem
edy is found
About 500 delegates are in attend
anee at the convention.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
POSTAL BANK
BILL PASSES
sRIsTow, cuMMINs AND la FOL.
LETTE ONLY REPUBLICANS
VOTING AGAINST 1T.
IMPOSSIBLE TO PREDICT WHEN
SYSTEM WILL eE IN oP-
GRAFTON.

Washington. June 29.-The senate
yesterday passed four important gen.
erai mea ures- Beginning with the
consideration of the public building
bill, carrying an appropriation Of
about s24,000.000 for the erection and
additions throughout the country. the
measure was disposed of and the pos
tai sayingsbank bill was taken up on
motion of Mr.. Carter to concur in the
mouse amendments. Speeches in OBJ
position were made by Messrs. Bris-
tow, Hughes and Simmons, while Mr..
Carter advocated its adoption. The
motion prevailed, A to 25. The only
votes cast against the bill on final
action were those of Messrs. Bristow.
Cummins and La Toilette. Mr.. Cham
berlain was the only democrat to vote
for the bill.
Met of the insurgent republicans
joined the regulars in supporting the
final action on the measure. Mr.. Sim
mons denounced it, predicting that il
would prove the most unpopular Jaw
passed by the republican party. Not
excepting the spuned Payne-Aldrich
tariff law Mr.. Hughes demanded to
know whether the contents of the
pork barrel'' should be more potent
in influencing senators than the re-
quirements of the constitution. Mr..
Carter thought the measure would
prove an unmixed blessing to strug-
Cling men, women and children
As the bill goes to the president it
provides for the esignation of post
offices as postal savings depository of
fees, the opening of which is left to
the discretion OF the board of trus-
tees, consisting of the postmaster gen
eral, the secretary of the treasury
and the attorney general. The board
is given complete control of deposito-
ries of their funds. As it will require
considerable time TO prepare the reg.
ulations it is impossible to predict
when the system will be in operation.
The senate also amended and
passed the house bills authorizing
$20,000,000 worth of certificates OF in
debtedness to aid the completion of
existing irrigation reclamation PRO
jects. and requiring the publication of
contributions made through campaign
committees in the interests of mem
bers of the house of representatives.
The Appalachian forest reserve bill
will be considered by the senate to-
day.
Purposely blocking a Hood of ninth.
hour legislation which otherwise
would have been considered, the
house spent the day on the Currier
bill to permit patentees to sue the
government for the unauthorized use
of inventions. ich finally passed 81
10 35.
Many members participated in des.
ultory discu sion.
In the chamber members sweltered,
the thermometer registering record
maximum of Sc. and one of the Off
cial reporters, George C. Lafferty. was
overcome by the heat
It is understood the Appalachian re-
serve and anti-option cotton bills and
the conference reports Will have the
Tight-of-way in the house today.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
NOMINATE TENER
FOR GOVERNOR
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICANS
ENDORSE TARIFF BILL AND
TAFTfs ADMINISTRATION

Harrisburg, June 20.--The republi.
can state convention yesterday nomi-
mated Congressman J. X. Tener OF
Washington county for governor, and
Congressman J. NJ. Reynolds of Bed
ford county for lieutenant governor.
The platform commends both the
national and state administrations
and the tariff bill is endorsed as be.
ing in accord with the republican pol
icy expressed in the last national plat.
form. 1t was probably the briefest
and most harmonious convention held
in the state, consuming only one hour
and IA minutes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29

husband viii cause her to shed a
food of tears.
The Russian bride must PROSTATE
herself at her bridegroom's feet and
pledge that she will submit herself
and her will TO him in all things.
No woman is more courted and
more noticed before marriage than is
the Spanish bride-and few wives are
more neglected after the brief span
of the honeymoon While the mar.
riage kisses are yet moist upon her
lips. her husband lights his cigaret
and strolls away.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
DECREASE EXPORTS
OF FARM PRODUCTS

Washington, June 23.--May i'm
ports this year were greater in a ma
jority of so principal manufacturers
and materials than in May last year
according to the bureau Of statistics
The same is true of the II months
ending May, 1910, compared with a
similar period preeedlng1 -
The figures show a decrease for the
III months in exports of wheat, lard
corn, bacon and hams, CLEO oil, cotton
seed oil, fresh beef, and picked pork,
and an increase in exports of pig cop.
per, lumber leather, boots. shoes,
rails for railways. structural iron ana
steel, sewing machines, metal work.
ing machinery. pipes and fittings. fur.
nitnre, tools, locks and hinges
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
suspect Not Vending.

Eau Claire, Wis, June 22.--Local
authorities yesterday released Charles
F. Tanning. arrested Monday night BY
Sheriff Eyerson on suspicion or his
being Joseph Vending, alleged mu--
derer OF ARA Kellner OF Louisville.
flaming answered the description Of
Vending to a remarkable degree, but
be did not have gunshot wound In
the left hand as Vending had
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
SEEK EVIDENCE IN
BRIBERY SCANDAL

Springfield, June 23.-State's Attor-
ney Edmund Burke returned late yes
terday afternoon after visit to Chi
cage. Freeport and Bloomington, in
search of additional evidence in the
legislative bribery scandal As a re-
suit of the trip a number OF subpoenas
were issued for persons who are ex-
pected to give valuable testimony re
garding number OF angles of the in.
yestigation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
CAPTURE ASSAlLANTS OF
GIRL WITH BLOOD HOUNDS

Cairo. Ill, June 23.-Three negroes,
who attacked the fifteen year old
daughter Of Alexander Hall. farmer
in Ballard county, Kentucky, We're
overtaken with bloodhounds yester-
day. One was shot through the thigh.
After being whipped the negroes were
ordered 70 leave the vicinity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
plan phone Mercer.

Appleton, Wis, June 23.-Direotors
Of the Fox River Valley Telephone
company are considering a propose
ton made BY the Wisconsin Tele-
phone company by which the latter
would purchase the Fox River plant or
make & working agreement whereby
the Wisconsin company would handle
al ton business
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
Irishmen Honor bryan.

London, June 23.-John Il Red
monds, leader OF the fiish pariiamea.
tary party, and other natlonalists gave
a dinner last night in honor Of VIII
liam } Bryan at the house Of com
mons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
MISS ETHEL TO WE'D?
Is Expected to Be Next Bride in the
Roosevelt Family.

hVO9IFtlt afFIiIy'
New York, June 23.-Miss Ethel
Roosevelt entertained as her personal
guest at Sycamore Hill, Oyster Bay.
yesterday. James Thompson Williams.
Jr-, a protege of President Taft and
aspirant for seat in the United
States senate from the new state Of
New Mexico. They spent the day to
gether. and were so absorbed in each
other as 10 excite the surmise that
wedding bells soon viii ring again for
a Roosevelt. Mr. Williams is a son
Of the bishop Of South Carolina. N
the last national campaign he served
Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock
as confidential secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
FOREST FIRES
THREATEN WAUSAU

Wausau Wis. June 23-Forest
fires which have been threatening for
several days, YESTERDAY came near the
southwest limits Of the city and ara
raging furiously Many men are a.
work fighting the flames with back
fires.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-06-29
MEXICO APPEALS TO U. s.
Asks Aid in Protecting Frontier from
Sonora Uprising.

II Paso, Tex, June 23.-That the
Mexican government views seriously
the threatening uprising in the state
OF Sonora has been made evident
when it became known that Mexico
has appealed to the United States to
protect its frontier. Two troops OF
the eighth cavalry at Fort Huachuca,
Ariz.. have orders, it is said, to move
at the first notice of trouble.