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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
WILL REORGANlZE WARDENS
State Fish and Came Department to
Divided Into Three Section for
Promotion of Efficiency.

Madison.-State Game Warden
John A. Sholts plans the reorganiza-
ton of the state fish and game de-
partment. The plan is approved by
the governor and was prepared in CO.
operation with the civil service COM
mission. 1t contemplstGs that each
deputy warden shall r~nder service
for which he is best adapted by train
ing and experience. The force of
deputies will be organized into three
separate divisioss.
These branches include deputies
for outlying water service. transport
alton work and inland warden ser
vice.
After six months service promo
tons are offered the employees who
pass the examinations required. The
wage is fixed at from $3.50 to So ct
the start, with 81 as the upper limit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
SEES AUTO TIE-UP JANUARY |
Secretary of State Asks Motorists to
Apply Early for Licenses-26,-
600 Must Be Issued.

Madison.-Anticipat grand
rush for automobile licenses on Jan.
/, when the fee becomes due and
when some $4,000 auto owners, 2,70O
motorcycle owners and $40 dealers
will want their parchments immedi-
ately, Secretary of State Frear is
sending out a notice to each of the
owners, something more than $4,000
in all, asking that they execute the
application for license as soon as
practicable and return, together with
the prescribed fee.
The fee for automobile owners or
dealers is the same-s5-while that
for the motorcycle owner is 50, and
the license will be good until Dec 81,
1912.
The automobile situation is likely
to be interesting along about Jan. !.
The law provides that no automobile,
motorcycle or other similar motor
vehicle shall b0 operated upon any
public highway in the state unless
the same shall have been registered.
There are no days of grace.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
PUTS 0. x. ON TOBACCO CASE.
Federal Circuit Court Approves Re.
organization Plan.

New York. The litigation which
the federal government began
-four and half years ago to break
up the American Tobacco company az
monopoly in restraint of trade ap-
preached completion by judicial ac-
ceptance, with few notifications. OF
the plan which the tobacco company
drew up for dissolution, in accordance
with mandate of the United States
Supreme court. The decision of APP
proyal was filed by Judge Lacombe OF
the United States circuit court, and
supplementary opinions were filed by
Judges Coke and Moves. concurring
generally with Judge Newcombe
The court I'm its decision says that
provision should be made in carry
ing out the plan for keeping intact
the books and records of the American
Tobacco company. and its present
constituents aud branches so that
they shall be available and subject
to explanation 10 the same extent as
at present. In suits for accounting and
other existing litigation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

A very interesting experiment has
been undertaken by Australia and
New Zealand--an experiment which
is likely 70 attract attention from all
parts OF the world. and which very
probably will be widely followed II it
turns out successful. as In ell human
probability IL viii. All boys from
their twelfth year are required to be
enrolled for military drill and instruc-
tion. In New Zealand the enrolment
became compulsory last July. There
Is to be no release except for physical
disability. Australia 10 not yet so
drastic as New Zealand. but II moral
suasion fails to bring about COM
piete enrolment Of Australian boys
resort viii be had to more compui-
sorry expedients. There is a growing
feeling In all Australasia that Great
Britain. II help were needed TO repei
foreign invasion. could hardly be de
pended upon. at least at the outset
SO lusi.slasians are preparing to de
fend themselves in the contingency OF
invasion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
FOUR CITIES HUNT
FOR MISSING GIRL
HAZEL WHITE OF GAINESVILLE
DISAPPEARS AFTER LEAVING
FOR KANSAS CITY, MO.
BELIEVED TO HAVE EL0PED
Father Scouts Theory of Foul Play
and Gives Opinion That She Has
Married Suitor Unfavorable to Her
Parents-Both We're in Chicago.

Janesville.-The police depart
ments of three cities besides that of
GAINESVILLE are searching for Miss Ha-
eel A. White. daughter of mir. and
Mrs. Charles White, of this city, who
has not been heard of since she left
the Chicago Y. W. c. A on Oct 16.
The search has received added in
centive through the interest taken by
her fance, Robert j. Taylor. junior
at the Kansas State Agricultural col
lege, and through the discovery of a
watch and chain similar to that of
the missing girl, on the person Of
Arthur Delafield, one of her suitors,
arrested in Milwaukee.
The father of the missing girl de-
clares his belief that his daughter
had eloped from the Windy city with
Aithol Bragg, an Englishman who
has lived in GAINESVILLE for year He
had bsen attentive to Miss White
and m ach in her company. although
not without serious protest from the
girls parents.
At the close of a stormy scene
Miss White left home. taking rooms
at the Chicago Y. w. c. A. The
Englishman followed q few days
later. He cannot now be found. and
the police of that city think he has
left with Miss White and that they
are now married.
Miss White is q graduate of the
high school at Edgerton, is % years
Of age and decided blonde. She is
considered to have been one of the
prettiest girls in GAINESVILLE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
DENIES PLAN FOR MEDIATION
Turkey Does Not Want U. S. to Inter.
Vene In War.

Washington Miscocstrnotion of
the appeal made by Turkey 10
the American government for inter.
vention at Tripon resulted in the is.
suing of statement by Youssouf Fla
Pasha, Turkish ambassador. declar-
ing that Turkey had no wish that the
United States should act as media
tor to end the TurcoItalian war.
The call which the embassy made
on the Washington government
had for it's object TO request
the state department to intervene in
order to bring about cessation Of the
aeroeities committed by the enemy
against women. children. and the de-
fenseless population OF "ripoli." said
the ambassador. This appeal did not
imply In any form whatever re.
quest for mediation. as has been re.
ported In some quarters"
TriDoli. Nov. 9,-The Arabs. with ar
tillery, vigorously attacked fort
Handle but we're repulsed after a
fight that lasted two hours.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

II is not a little astonishing 20
learn that Shaksperean plays have
taken a firm hold on the Japanese.
There have been many enthusiastic
students Of the plays in Japan, and a
number OF them have attempted
adaptations into their own language
and their presentation upon the Jap.
anese stage. Quite singularly. I'll.
mon" was the first play presented
Then came "othello" and the "Mer-
chant of Venice" The court scene in
the latter was particularly popular
They ara now hard at work on liam.
let" They claim that the atmosphere
of Shakespeare is more harmonious 70
the conditions at present in Japan
than among the western people.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
LEON MANDEL PASSES AWAY
Head OF Big Chicago Dry Goods
House Dies Of Neuritls.

Atlantic City, n. Leon Man
del of Chicago, president of Man
del Brothers. one of the largest dry
goods establishments in the west.
died here from neuritis. He had been
Ill several months and came here a
month ago in search of health. He
was born In KerzenheiD, Germany.
September 10. 1871. He came to this
country penniless lad In 1852 and
became one of the eountry's most
successful merchants.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
Badger Delegates are Named.

Madison,-Gov. McGovern has APP
pointed the following delegates to
the eighth annual meeting of the
national rivers and harbors congress,
to be held at Washington, d. c., on
Dec. 6, and S; Edward Corneille,
Milwaukee; Judge JOHN Brinkley, La
Crosse; Herman Schrier. ShebOygan;
August Marquardt, Wausau; Gustave
Kuestermann, Green Bay; Senator S.
W. Randolph, Manitowcc; T. C.
Hendley, Belcit; Assemblyman Wal
lace NJ. Andrews, Superior. Leslie X.
Bronson, Oshkosh, aud William
Mauthe, Fond du Lac.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
THE BRIDES rRoussEAu.

And now It IS the bride-elect's turn.
The public has been very lenient with
her. but viii be so no more. The
dressmakers are at the bottom OF it.
says the Boston Globe. They have
put the stamp OF their disapproval on
all brides OF plutocrats Of the first
class who do not spend more than
81 900 on a trousseau. And a rous-
seau is what? It's French. It means
a bunch" II may be a bunch OF
keys. Of asparagus, kit Of workman's
tools. or a bunch of spinach. But to
dressmakers It means a bunch OF
clothes-to wit. a brides wedding out
At The idea OF a bride of multi
millionaire spending only $1,000 on a
bunch OF garments. when her husband
would give up more than that for au-
tomobile tires in one month"; The
seven tailors Of Tooley street, Lon
don. got laughed at because they pre-
pared a petition in which they memo
rallied parliament "in the name OF
the people Of England" That was
joke. But it's no joke when you Of
fend the dressmakers. Discretion bids
all brides obey their DEGREES. To Of
fend them is TO bring down on your
head imprecations OF sartorial wrath.
All other questions are cast into the
shade by the anathemas OF the
modistes. A bride who should chew
gum under the wedding bell might be
forgiven; but to get married in only
$1,000 worth OF dry goods. that is too
much. It IS unforgiyable.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
U. 5. DEFICIT $50. 10000.
Year Ago II Was $13.ooo,ooo and Last
Month sf6.o5oooo.

Washington. The federal gov
ernment's deficit for the current
fiscal year exceeds S20.1s0. 900. A year
ago the deficit was s13,o0O,0oO. while
a month ago it was s16.050,00O
The increase in the deficit in octo
Der was due to the fact that the re
ceipts for the month were only 500.
055,000, while the disbursements
amounted to s6O.19O,00o. an excess OF
expenditures over receipts OF $4.135..
600. Comparing this showing with that
Of the previous month, the receipts for
September exceeded the expenditures
by more than $5.525. 900
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
PENSION PLAN IS ANNOUNCED
Armour Employees to Receive so per
Cent. Of Salary on Retirement.

Armour Employees to Receive so Per
Cent. Of Salary on Retirement.
Chicago. - Armour G Co. have
announced the establishment of a
pension fund for the benefit Of it's
$4,000 employees throughout the
United States. The fund became
operative on November !. ]. Ogden
Armour. head of the packing indus
try, has pledged donation Of 81 .o00.-
600 to the fund.
The fund is created for the bene
fit OF salaried employees who shall
have reached the age Of from fifty
seven to sixty-ive years and who have
been twenty years or more in the
service Of the company. Employees
pay into the fund three per cent Of
their salaries annually and receive so
per cent. Of their salary on retire.
ment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
PANkHuRsT scoRNs HURT.
suffrssette Leader Speaks for Hour
With Sprained Ankle.

Oshkosh, Wis.--Although suffering
from sprained ankle, Mrs. En-
incline Pankhurst. one of the lead
ing woman suffragettes OF England,
stood for an hour during the course
OF her lecture here, The accident in
which she was hurt occurred as she
was allghting from carriage. She
was assisted from the stage by a
minister and newspaper man. II
am well supported by the pulpit on
one side and the press on the other, "
said the sufragette as she passed
along.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

Chicago Death by starvation was
the sacrifcial faith testimony of
Henry Letsch. forty-six years old;
Anna Letsch. forty Years. and Hartman
Letsch. twelve years-father. mother
aud child-found dead at their resi-
denee after three weeks OF seclusion
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
Deposits s.4ea Pennies.

kewanee. William h. Grand, a
miikman, walked into the Kewanee
National bank and astonished the tel
Ter by presenting two large pals OF
money for deposit All the coins were
Lincoln pennies and there were SAGA
of them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

Fond Su Lac.-Deputy Game War
den A. r. Bruhet of this city con-
fiscated a box containing fifteen wild
ducks at the Northwestern depot.
The ducks were consigned 10 ].
Schme icago. and were shipped by
C. p. Atke Winneconne. Each duck
in the b. was wrapped In paper. the
whole package was again wrappe1 in
several thieknesSes OF paper
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
Boy Believed Drowned.

Ashland-Leo. the Is year old son
Of Mrs. Helen Tomzak. has disap-
peared and no trace of him has been
found. He had no money when he
left the house and the relatives and
police think he must have beer
drowned
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

There may be some true patriots
and great men among the Chinese who
are rebelling. hut one finds It difficult
while considering their names to be
lleve II possible,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
CARDINALS MUST co TO ROME.
Red Hats win &c Conferred on canei-
dates in Eternal City.

Rome.--Pope Plus has decided
that those to be created car
dinals November 20 must come to
Rome to receive their red hats; that
is all except the Spanish and Aus
TRAN candidates, who by the laws
of their countries must receive the
beretta through their sovereigns The
pope wishes to avoid the period be-
tween this consistary ard another
later. during which. otherwise. the
new cardinals would hold office with
out the formal and official sanction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
Paw First Fine a. fo5,h Arrest.

Moorehead. Minn.--Julius Stovenor
surprised the coart by meekly hand
ing out his 81 fine when arraigued for
his one hundred and nth offense. In
his previous l04 arrests not once had
he paid a fine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
U. S. orders elant Rrlane.

Washington,-To make the south.
eastern part of Mount Rainier park
more accessible to visitors the secre-
tary OF the interior has authorized the
completion of a suspension bridge $50
feet long over the Nisqually Ia er near
LonEmire Springs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

Parts Lebargy. the famous actor,
fought duel with Publscist M,.herbe
as a result OF press controversy. Nal.
herhe was twice wounded and Lebs -gy
once The comhatants refused 10 be
recozciled.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
MOTHER ACCUSED BY CHILD.
Murder Of Indiana Farmer Cleared Up
by Little Girl.


by Little Girl.
Bedford, Ind know who killed a
mani"
This statement from Grace Sutton.
aged five years. enabled the police to
clear up the mysterious murder of
James Mitchell, the farmer whose
body was found near here Sunday
night.
The child implicated her mother,
Lulu Sutton. Joseph Fultz and Oliver
Younger.
Mitchell was murdered for money
he had in his purse. The child was
supposed to be in bed but she over
heard the plotting. according to the
story she told. and witnessed the
crime.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
8. 9 Q. Men GRANTED RaIse.

Washington.-An increase in wages
approximating six per cent. reduced
working hours and the sharing OF
lump sum Of $4,000, have been grant
ed TO the Baltimore & Ohio South
western railway telegraphers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
hnn,sr kllIed hy o,Nn. eun.

Kewanee, m,-Marcus V&aRie. aged
thirty two years. while hunting alone
in the country, ten miles porth OF
here. was killed by the discharge OF
his gun. which he was pulling through
hedge fence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

The undertaken has been made by
the New York State Embalmers' as
sociatlon a 'morticiGn." Trying TO
put him within reaching distance OF
the politician?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
Rulers Visit to Malta Called OF.

London.-It is reported that the
visit to Malta of King George and
Queen Mary on their way to the Dur
bar has been GATED on. The cancella-
tion is probably due TO the presence in
Malta of refugees from Tripoi and the
prevalence OF cholera In the latter city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
court Records Az peztrov.s

New York.-Twelve years OF the
court records Of the West side court
Of New York city are in ashes
as tho result of FIRE which
swept the basement OF the build.
ing
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
kenosha's Oldest Woman Dead.

Kenosha, Wis.--MrE Anna NJ.
Rohlfng, aged 81 years. the oldest
woman of Kenosha county, died at
her home here. Mrs. Rolling had
lived in Kenosha county for more
than sixty years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

II will be noticed that those avia
tors who have been predicting great
things for the aeroplane in case OF
war are conspicuous by their absence
In the vicinity of Tr:poli.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

The fly in Long Island, which few
into a swimmers nose and nearly
drowned him. is strikiugly symbolic OF
the Importance of little things in big
moments.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
eates. lis, VIC Reweds.

New York.--Mrs. Mary w. Martin
Gates. formerly the wife OF Charles G.
Gates. was quietly married in the
Church OF the Ascension to Mr.. J..
Romeo Migletta. Only relatives and
intimate friends were present.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

Japan, We are told. has more di.
vorces in proportion to its population
taan America. Who says the little yell
low men are not becoming civilized?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
MUST FACE BRIBERY change
Paper Manufacture, Accused Of Try
inn 70 Corrunt Federal Acent

Paper Manufacture, Accused Of Try
ing to Corrupt Federal Agent.
Washington.-Peter q Thompson
Of Hamilton. o., president of the
Champion Coated Paper COM
pany, which has contracts to furnish
postal card paper for the postoffice
department, must stand trial on the
charge of attempting to bride Maj w.
p. zantzinger. postal card agent of the
government The district court of ap-
peals affirmed the finding OF Justice
Wright that an attempt to bride a
person holding temporary federal of
fetal position is q crime.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
Two Hundred Miners gn,omhed

johannesburg Two hundred men
have been entombed by the subsistence
OF the Primrose mine The work OF
rescue is difiicrlt AID further col.
lapse Is feared.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

]. Pierpont Morgan gave barber
$50 for shave. Andy Carnegie.
thrifty old soul. let's his whiskers
grow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
W. Clark Russell sueeumbs.

London.--William Clark Russell. the
writer Of stories of the sea. died
"Wednesday. He had been bedridden
since April last Mr Russell was born
in New York IN 1874
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
r.eine Prohibits winerooms.

Raeine.-An ordinance prohibiting
stalls ard winerooms in saloons was
unanimously passed by the council
II includes also restaurants With
bars
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

It Is said that the mules in Pensyl-
vania coal mines are being cleaned
by vacuum machines or course II
would be useless to suggest that the
miners be furnished with bathrooms
Mules cost money.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

Seventy-three women have been In.
jurcd in Philadelphia because they
wore high heels and hobble skirts
this being a case OF the non-survivai
of the attest
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
island Rises IN Sea.

Port OF Spain. 'rrinidad--An islane
has appeared in the Serpent's Mouti
strait. between Trinidad aud the Ven
eznelan coast The phenomenon was
preceded by a great -eommotiou IN :ht
go
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

Meridian, Miss" Judge" Moseley.
negro. was taken from Deputy Sheriff
Brown near Lockhart by a mob OF SEQ
persons and lynched The negro's
body was bullet-riddled
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

La Consolidating from the
footboard of his engine to look at
one of the driving wheels, L. H. Stark,
a fireman On the Milwaukee road, was
instantly killed when his head was
brushed against an iron truss on
bridge over small creek. His body
was thrown out OF the cab TO tho
water.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

London,-A run on the Stepney
oranch Of the National Penny bank,
limited. caused a great deal OF excite.
ment. Those clamoriag for theft
money were principally foreigners
There was no cause for the run.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

A Chicago boy shot another for
piece OF candy. He is looked upon as
one OF Chicago's most promising young
citiEeus.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
PROHIBITION WINS IN MAINE
Council Accepts Corrected Figures In
Towns, Reversing First Result.

Augusta. Me--Mains still is a
prohibition state. Governor Plaisted
and his council decided to accept the
corrections In the votes cast in four
towns in the special election In Sep,
TENDER. thus reversing the result as
Indicated on the face of the first OIL.
cial returns.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
j. 7. pitmar IS candIdate.

Elroy.-Attorney j. T. Dithmar Of
his city has announced that he will
be a candidate for the republican,
nomination for attorney general.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
cuIcLEY MAY BE CARDINAL.
Expected That Chicago Archbishop

ESpeSteo indt SntCago AFSnpiShop
viii Be Next Honored.
cago is expected by prominent
prelates to be the next American to be
advanced to the rank of cardinal by
the pope. According to reports cur
rent here Cardinal Merry del Val, the
papal secretary of state. was the
strongest advocate for the honors for
Archbishops Farley and O'Connell
Archbishop ireland is thought to have
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15
moman Given Llf. fern.

Milwaukee Mary Nokovie
who. with Pato Mrsvie. was convicted
OF the murder of the woman's hus
band. was sentenced 60 lsfs iSaprison
rzaanf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

It must be that the seventeen year
Iocusts went away with Halley's
comet.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

The intoxicated Texan who ate
mirror probably thought the mirror
was casting reflections on him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

Being an aviator rs almost rs dan
gerous as being q guide during deer
season
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

Narinette.-A large number OF
wolves have been killed in the
woods in this vicinity this season
Daniel Fraker. a farmer living near
Athelstane. has made s2o0 in wolf
bounties this season.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-15

Manitowoc-A proposition for a
ave-man water commission instead
IF three, as originally proposed.
will be submitted to the council by
the mayor. with the understanding
that he viii accept a place on the
commission II the proposal is &C
certed.