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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
Speed of Electric Trolley.

In 1902, in German government
test, an electric trolley car made an
average speed of 1913 miles an hour,
while the fastest record speed of q
steam locomotive is 120 miles in an
hour. carrier pigeon. in hundred
mile fight in 1900 flew at the rate Of
S5h miles an hour, which has been
nearly equaled by the fastest motor
cycle-S41b miles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
ELECTRIC HEATER ON FAUCET
Water Is Warmed While Passing
Through Brass Tube Wound With
Fine NickeI-Steel Wire.

A French instantaneous water heat
er for direct attachment to the faucet
is shown in this drawing. 1t consists
glass tube wound with fine nickel
steel wire, says Popular Mechanics.
The water is heated while passing
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
To Secure immigrants.

Helena. Mont.-Goyernors Of sew.
eral states will be asked to meet in
Helena May and % form the
Northwestern Development league for
the purpose Of securing cooperation
among Montana. Idaho. Washington.
Oregon, North Dakota. South Dakota
and Minnesota in the matter Of bring.
ing desirable immigrants to this sec
ton Of the country and Of topping the
food Of emigration to Can -da.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
JUDGE GIVEN BIG SURPRISE
First Person Ever Saw Smile al
Charge Of Murder" Court Tells
Woman at Bar.

Chicago.-Munlclpa Judge Eew-
conner expressed surprise at the atti-
tude Of Mrs. Stella Futter SCHNEIDER,
who was arraigned before him the
other day pending extradiuon papers
to remove her to Argenta. Ark. to
stand trial on the charge Of murder
ing her husband She smiled cOntin-
ually and the sia IS finally mov<d the
court TO say he couldn't see anything
to laugh about.
Detective ". = Jones Of Argenta.
who arrested her, told toe Judge that
Mrs. SCHNEIDER had agreed to 90 back
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
Record Lons-Dlstance Wireless.

A record for long-distance wireless
telegraph communication was ecent-
Iy reported by the Marconi company.
A new station which is being erected
at Buenos Ayres. Argentina. has re-
ceived messages that were exchanged
between Glaze Bay. Nova Scotia. and
Clifden, and Ireland. The distance
between these two stations and that
at Buenos Ayres Is about $500 miles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
STORAGE Battery Car.

Experiments with the Edison stor-
age battery car have been made by
the Erie railroad between West
Orange and the junction of the Green
wood Lake branch at Forest Hill. 1t
is planned to use these cars in regu-
lar service between these points. and
from Forest Hill the passengers will
be carried by the regular trains.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

without extradition papers. Judge
Newcomer said 10 the woman:
Are you aware Of the nature OF the
charge against your
Yes" said Mrs SCHNEIDER, smiling.
You know It Is MURDER" continued
the Judge
Yes" said Mrs. SCHNEIDER. stiIl
smiling
DO you know the penalty nay be
DEATH"
Yes" she said. smiling.
Well, you are the first person I
ever saw smile at q similar charge -
commented the Judge.
There Is no use in crying over Il Z"
returned the smiling woman
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
THE
| WORLD
NEW ELECTRIC TIME SIGNAL
Device Invented by Missouri Man
May Be Set for Any Hour De-
sired-How Connected.

An alarm signaling device, which
may be applied to q clock already in
use or be built into a clock as orig
inally constructed, forms the subject
matter OF patent recently granted
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
Money Moved BIZ EIectrIcity.

An electric vehicle. the only one Of
it's kind in the world, is used to trans
port on an average of 100000 daily
from the bureau of engraving and
printing to the treasury department at
Washington.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
WOMEN TO DO HOUSEWORK

tuition wc1ld also become more pop
ular II men knew they could select
wives who had done service with
the "colors" IN kitchen. laundry.
nursery and sewing room.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
USE MOTOR FOR VENTILATING
Fans Especially Adapted for Theaters
and Large Restaurants-Speed Is
Easily Regulated.

When one is seated in cool, COM
Portable theater waiting for the cur
tain to go up. it is quite easy to give
no thought as to how this condition
of the air is attained, says Popular
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
PIuckino Chickens.

A powerful electric blower has been
devised for plucking chickens. When
the dead chickens are placed in the
strong suction all the feathers and
down are quickly removed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
MoneY Talks.

The most eloquent speaker is a sub
stantial bank account No one seems
10 be more successful in producing
him than the farmer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19
Elrst Fire Alarm.

Inc first alarm OF fire by an electric
telegraph system was given at $3.50 p.
n, April 2s, 1852, in Boston.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-19

CARGO was not bagged. but the White
Cliffs opal fields were discovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
CONVICT AMERICAN
 OF KILLING MEXICAN

Mexico City, Mex. February 19-A sentence of 10 years Imprisonment im- posed upon A. J. Farrel. an American civil engineer. on an accusation made against him in Quad sloupe, Zacatecas, of complicity in the killing of a Mex ican miner last November. Is attract Ing more than ordinary attention in this city and in Fl Orc. where he was formerly one of the most popu- lar American residents. Owing to the fact that there seems to have been a miscarriage of justice in the case, the American ambassador Is making thor ough investigation in the case. It Is said that the testimony brought for ward during the trial of Farrel showed that he had not killed the miner, but had lent his pistol to the man who did commit the deed in self-defense.
 The killing occurred in November. Farrel was imprisoned at the time and as the case was non -bailable he re- mained in prison until the trial. which occurred recently. The sentence i'm posed makes it impossible under the law for Farrel to secure bail during the process of a new trial. an appeal for which will be made. Farrel came to Mexico some years ago. 1t Is said, from St. Louis. Mo. ..s- l- .-. -s A. e...-,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
LAUR|ER 10 SPEAK ON RECIPROCITY

Ottawa, Ont. February 1s.-It Is prob able the Canadian prime minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier. will address parliament on the reciprocity agreement with the United States before the week is over. The question. his supporters assert. is being befogged in Canada by artificial alarms raised over annexation utterances. by comments from the British press fore shadowing the curtailment of the British pr eference and by fears of the manufac- turers that the next step In reciprocity will extend to factory output.
 Unless the situation clears itself natur- ally during the next few days, Sir Will frid Laurier will endeavor to put dis turbed minds at rest by an authoritative repudiation of the ulterior designs with which the Canadian and American gov ernmsnts are being credited by opponents of reciprocity, in Great Britain. the United States and Canada. Sir Wilfrid will re- affirm the government declaration that the agreement is a trade bargain pure and simple and that it's consequences will not in any way tend to promote annex stion to the United States or result In the weakening of British connection.
 Although the opposition in parliament is showing more confidence In their criti. clsm of the measure thore is no sign of any weakening of support among the lib. eral members, the nervousness shown for Q day or two when the annexation issue was first raised having disappeared.
 The whip list of the speakers Is length ening and it is doubtful if the vote will be reached in parliament for fortnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
REFUSE 0F REBEL
 ARMY IS REPORTED

Mexico City, Mex. February 1s.-The Twenty-nfth battalion of infantry from Quaintana Roo. Yueata, arrived here today and will proceed at once, it is said, to the frontier.
 From Zacatecas belated telegrams bring news of an attack a few days ago by 300 rebels upon San Juan Guad- eloupe. in the northern part of the state of Zacatecas. They were said to have been repelled by small number of civilians and gendarmes. Louis Moya. rebel leader. was wounded and captured.
 Trains on the Central railway be- tween Tooreon and Durango are being stopped with considerable regularity by rebels. who search the passengers for weapons A bridge near Maliz was burned and many haciendas along the line have been sacked during the last few days. .i.-t,e rs,
 Rel Rio. Tex, February 1s.--That, so far as he can learn. the Mexican government is making little effort to guard the border on their side of the line against neutrality law violations, is asserted by Gen. J. C. Duncan in command of United States troops alon s the frontier. A perfect cordon of troops are guarding the United States side, General Duncan declares. but so far as he could see or ascertain on a tour of inspection. Mexican troops are absent at many points even the usual force of customs collectors not being on duty United States civil officials and the army are working In harmony, he said, but are handicapped by the publishing 2 of exaggerated reports. General Dun can left this afternoon for Eagle Pass
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1--Littleton announces for senator. If reciprocity falls will be extra
 session. Local optionists confer today. Storm grips country Pinchot makes progress report. .Filibuster ends. 2-Judson institute is given $5000. Miss AIdrich's able leadership. Mobile wants own commission bill. s--Miss Lea owns poultry farm. Passing of the city democratic committee.
 ,4--Edttorial comment. 5--senator Borah coming to Birming-
 ham. @
 Many Shriners entertain.
 Rescue car goes out today
 Bish op Beckwith breaches sermon. Many burglaries reported. 6--Stocks show strong reaction.
 Week shows big pig iron output. Cotton market in queer position. 7-Destiny captains build empires Show girl makes a man out of
 husband
 Gruppe's. interesting career. M s--Mr. Olney opposes fortifying canal Threaten heads of federal treausry,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
GOVERNMENT WILL
 INVESTIGATE AFFAIR

St. Petersburg. February 1s.--The Russian government has sent a high police official to the .Tsaritsyn to in. vestigate the trouble which has arisen over the transfer of the priest Hello dorus by the holy synod from that place to the diocese of Tula.. The an nouncement of the transfer resulted in q religious frenzy among the parish toners who determined to starve them- selves until the priest was restored.
 The Emperor has sent his aide de camp to Tsaritsyn to make an inde- pendent report of the affair. Meanwhile the black hundred" leaders. with whom Heliodorus Is said to have been asso- ciated in 1907. have commenced serious attacks on the government and the holy synod and the incident threatens to have far reaching consequences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

Of the race track was the result of 2 concerted effort on the part of the min. isters of the city. Sermons were preached denouncing the good of such an exhibition on Sunday and the conse. quent running of excursions into the city. No move was made by the officials until the entire programme had been completed.
 Both McCurdy and Beachy used ma chimes which had their first try out They are of the Belmont type and ar. rived here from the Curtiss factory yes terday. Both machines behaved perfect ly and the flights were witnessed by the largest crowd that was ever assembled in Tampa on any occasion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
LOCAL OPT|ON|STS ID CONFER TODAY Bill of Regulations May Be
 Introduced Tomorrow WAY SEEMS CLEAR
Legislature This Week Will Be Inter-
 ested in Matters of Revenue and Appropriations = Revenue Bp Will Be Amended
TAUGH W. ROBERTS

ifr> r>oro Emery, February 19.-Local op- V, 9 Aders will confer tomorrow con- o ng the bill of regulations which s'. be enacted into law before the pro- <isions of the Parks bill are effective. It is considered probable that the bill will be introduced Tuesday. It will be similar to the provisions of the original Smith bill. the license for saloons, to be $500 and dispensaries to be established at the rate of one for every 5000 peo- pie.
 As the backbone of prohibition has been broken, and the stand of the prohibitions ists defeated. 1t Is probable that there will be little trouble in getting through a bill regulating the traffic in liquor.
 Representative local optionists contend that the regulation bill will receive a bigger majority in the house than did the Parks bill.
 An interesting matter scheduled for the ensuing legislative week concerns the re- publicans and their politics. Senator Sloan has already introduced bill pro- hibiting the federal officeholders from having membership on political commit tees in .Alabama. The blow is aimed at Joseph O. Thompson of Birmingham, and was planned, 1t Is understood by Charles Scott and w. F. Tebbetts. Represents tive Wright of Fayette one of the four republicans of the house, stated tonight that the bill would not receive repub- lican vote in the lower body.
 He states that Representatives Ed monds, Sturdivant and Popwell will ali oppose the measure. If the bill will bene- fit the republican party in Alabama" he says how can you expect democrat to support it."
 Senator Sloan stated tonight that Dis trict Attorney Reese believes after a su- perflcial investigation that the bill is un- constitutional. However" says the sen ator, T disagree with him, and will push tho measure through if possible. I ex- pect the Judiciary committee to give me favorable report Tuesday,
 The legislature will be interested this week in matters of revenue and appro- priation. The revenue bill, which has caused much criticism. will hardly be passed as it Is. However, the state mus, have money or refuse to make appropria tions for schools and universities and ob. jects of charity.
 Prominent members of the legislaturs close to the administration have suggest ed that the governor veto any appropria tion bill that is passed and let the legis lature pass it over his veto, and thus, ac. cording to them. the onus of treasury deficit will be on the legislature and not on the governor. tThe. current week is expected to be an exceptionally live one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
Women Decide Drama

New York. February 1s.-At the re-. quest of the department of dramatics at Harvard university,a prominent New York theatrical manager has had ac- curate account kept at, the door of five large piayhouses the last week to prove his contention that the predom
 finance of women attending the the atre really places the fate of Amer ican drama in the hands of their sex. The general proportion of women at the nightly performances of five play houses during the week was between eS and 69 per cent. according to the count. Every type of attraction save musical comedy was sincluded. Even a farce. designed to appeal particularly to men. showed q percentage of 66 per cent In the attsndance of women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
Mdny Ridicule The Idea
 Of China Defying Russia

Peking, February 1s.-Both the friends and foes of China see hopelessness in the Russian situation and ridicule the idea of China defying Russia. Some of them hope for American or other interference
 It Is considered as significant that the Japanese here are anxious to direct at ttntion to the British investment of the disputed Yum Nan border, which is duo to the procra stinating tactics of the Chi- nese in negotiating settlement of long standing dispute. This Anslo-Chinese dis pute arose from the failure to deiiminatc properly 2oo miles of the Burman-Yun Nun frontier ard the consequent trouble with marauding tribes which led to the despatch of a British force under orders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

pleted
 The suspicion of a Russo-Japanese con- cert is still strong and Japanese action is looked for at the suspicious moment. The officials of the British legation, hav- ing had their patience exhausted fre- quently of late, do not sympathize with the Chinese in the difficulty which has arisen with Russia and the concensus of opinion in the legation quarter that tho Chinese government, instead of advancing in recent years, has steadily become more and more incapable, It Is declared that 1t is almost impossible for the legations to obtain action on any question. They instance the delay on the American loan l Among the government officials talk Is endless. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
Cl INA WANTS HELP
 IN FIGHTING PLAGUE

Pekin. February ls-(special) )-Im pressed with the serious outbreak of plague in Harbin. and its spread to parts of China hitherto free from the disease, the Chinese government has dispatched a circular note to the powers asking them to select plague experts and doctors to proceed immediately to China
 The Chinese government undertakes to defray all the expenses to and from and in China, together with accommodation and maintenance.
 Government officials say the plague ap- pears to be due to contact with carcasses and bones. and to be carried by bears and possibly. other animals from the ncighbor- hood of Vladivostok Nf I.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
"Dr. Cook" New Musical Comedy

ChrIsttania, February 19-Thc Norwe- gian composer. Johann Ialversen, seems dcts rmined not to allow Dr.. Cook to pass Into oblivion without something to remind the public of his notoriety. He. has j,ist written . musical comedy entitled "Dr. Cook" the subject being the eventful north pole expedition. The piece will le produced shortly at the National theatre ir this city. 's1slss ai'trs ts I. z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
Rain And SnO7v Storm
 Grips Entire Country
Farmers Will Be Benefited But Communication Wires Are Greatly Damaged Heaviest Snow of the Winter At Springfield Hits Denver and the West-Texas Fruit
 Crop Threatened, With Mercury At Freezing Point

Louisville, Ky. February 19--Snow, sleet and rain fell generally over the country from the Rocky mountains to the central states last night and to- day, doing minor damage in the eastern section of It's scope and great good to stock raisers and farmers in the west. Heavy snow was reported in the west and at Springfield. Ill. the heaviest fall of the season was recorded. Tempera- lures were not low, however. the snow soon melting, affording the farmers of the. west much needed moisture. 5
 Greatest damage. was to telegraph and telephone wires. communication be- ing seriously interrupted In the cen tral states. Lexington, Ky, was cut off from wire communication after 8 o'clock tonight. The snowfall in west ern Missouri, Kansas and Oklah oma was 10 inches but 1t followed a rain of two days and quickly melted. In Colorado Wyoming and northern New Mexico the fall ranged from six inches to three feet.
 sleet hindered trolley service and wire communication over greater part of Kentucky.
 Cincinnati February 19.-A sleet. rain and snow storm. which varied be- tween the three clements throughout the day, centered early this evening over the blue grass section of eastern Kentucky and caused heavy damage. Lexington and Georgetown. Ky, were practically cut of from communica- ton with the outside world. all tele- graph and telephone wires going down.
 The storm had only slight effect upon railroads. a few trains being de- layed. but none seriously. Trolley lines. however, had great difficulty in keep ing their; cars moving.
 Springfield. H.. February 19.- Springfield was hit by the heaviest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
M'CURDY ARRESTED FOR
 VIOLATING SUNDAY LAWS

Tampa, Fla, February 19.-After the conclusion of the aviation meet here this afternoon J. A. D. McCurdy and Clem Beachy. aviators, and Col. T. J. l.. Brown, chairman of the census celebra- ton committee; Gen. J. U. Strode of the West Tampa race track and Phil Collins. treasurer for the racing association. were arrested on a charge of violating the state laws relative to the giving of ex- hibitions on Sunday to which an admis- sion is charged. Bonds were immediate ly made.
 The arrest of the aviators and officials
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
TRAIN ROBBERY MAY
 BE VERY SERIOUS

Gainesville, Ga. February 1s-In- formation received here late tonight is to the effect that one of the packages taken from the express car safe contained $14.oo0 In ad- dition to this quantity of foreign money, the amour, Of which Is not stated. also Is missing, Several foreign silver pieces were found on the ground shortly after the robbery and these are believed to have been in the missing package. It was first reported that $7oo ha. been stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

snowstorm of the winter tonight. Early in the evening three inches of snow covered the ground, binding storm was still in progress. and there was no prospect of early abatement. Street cars are out of commission. steam roads are affected and wire service Is him dered
 Denver, February 19.--The snow storm which visited Colorado, Wyom- ing and northern New Mexico yester- day and last night continued in inter mittent precipitations in widely scat tered localities of the Rocky mountain region today. Reports tonight show that the fall varied from about six inches in portions of the plains coun- try to two and three feet in mountain districts. -t.
 The snowfall not only relieved the water shortage on stock ranches but assures adequate moisture for needs oi the farmers Today slightly lower tenn perature prevailed. af
 Dallas, Tex, February 1s.-Follow Ing spring-like weather and gentle rains in the past week mortimer swept over Texas today. in some instances below the freezing point and fears are entertained for the fruit crops should the wind lie tonight. Orchards are ir full bloom over the state and freeze tonight would ruin prospects for a yield this year. promise of which, ur to the present time. has been abound ant.
 Up to Ii o'clock the thermometer al Dallas stood at freezing with the wind blowing.
 Peoria, H., February 1s.-Interurban and railroads entering Peoria are tonight en- countering difficulty on account of the snowdrifts blocking the tracks. The storm which began at 2 o'clock was driven by 40-mile wind. The snow Is but six inches deep on the level but the cuts on the railroads are filled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
Bonnet Speaks

Mir Bonnet took the floor and said that in the absence of MT Parsons he would speak for his colleague.
 If 1t be crime" he said. flor my colleague to seek information concern- ing matters pending before this Hcuse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

Springfield. Ill.,. February 1s.- Springfield was hit by the heaviest