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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
SHOOTS NIAGARA
FALLS AND LIVES
Bobby Leach Goes Over Cataract In
5srreII-sadIy Battered by
Trip.

Niagara Falls, n. z. Bobby
Leach made q trip over the
Horseshoe falls in a steel cask and
lives to tell the tate of an experience
more thrilling than any of his pre-
Vious feats. which include several
trips through the whirlpool rapids, a
number of balloon ascersions. a ride
over the Seneca falls in barrel and
leap of the upper steel arch bridge
over the Niagara river with a para
chute.
Though he was severely battered
and bruised in the drop of 1853 feet
his injuries are only superficial. and
he is able to be about his house.
This is the second time In the his
tory OF the river that such a feat has
been accomplished. Mrs. Anna Ed
son Taylor OF this city made the trip
in barrel on October "a, 1901, and
came out alive.
Harassed by the police on both sides
OF the river. Leach was forced to make
his start from La Sale, two miles and
a half above the cataract on the Unit
ed States side.
Two rivermen took him in launch
to Navy Island, where everything was
made shipshape and Leach was placed
I'm the barrel
1t is steel affair, eleven feet hong
with ends of wood. Leach was hung
in canvas hammock.
The barrel with it's passenger was
cast adrift just off the mouth of
Chippewa creek, hardly a mile above
the brink of the Horseshoe, at 1852
O'Clock. and was quickly caught by the
rush of the upper rapids. When 500
yards from the brink the barrel was
caught in the tremendous current and
raced to the chasm.
Within 200 yards of the brink It
struck hard against a rock, and a
large, section of the wooden end was
broken off. AS the barrel reached the
crest. it swung straight and went
plunging down into the abyss on its
long axis.
Hardly thirty seconds elapsed until
it was seen, a red speck, careening
in the spume below the cataract
WIN LnS t6EElHC OulTuSn OF Il6
Horseshoe, caused by high water, the
barrel went floating down, tossing and
tumbling in its passage towards the
upper steel arch bridge.
Frank Bender of Chippewa swan
out to it with rope and caught the
barrel by one of its handles From
that point the barrel was towed
ashore.
Leach was bleeding and appeared in
a bad way, but once out of the barrel
he raised himself and waved to the
crowds that lined the bank.
He was badly exhausted and it was
necessary 10 apply oxygen to revive
him. He thought his leg was broken
but examination showed that it was
merely sprained.
II minded the tumbling about the
falls more than the big drop" said
Leach. Like to killed me the way
was tossed about before hit the
brink"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
RArlFY REVISION IN COTTON
House Members in Caucus Vote to
Reduce Rates.

Washington. Following a pro
longed discussion the Democratic
members of the house in caucus rati-
fed by a large majority the bill re-
Gently drafted by the Democratic
members of the ways and means COM
mittee for revision of the cotton tar
if.
This revision reduces by nearly
one-half the schedules of the Payne
Aldrich law on manufactures Of cot
ton. The bill will be introduced in
the house and its passage expedited.
The bill was not ratified without
protest. and vigorous effort was
made by many Democrats to upset tho
party legislative program ana to pre-
vent adjournment of the special ses-
sion of congress by blazing. away
with tariff revision all down the line.
even If such action would throw the
session into the late fall
The committee estimates that I'M
der the new rate the revenue TO be
derived in IL months from the cot
ton tariff will be $10.5O0,000, a de-
crease of little more than $4,000, 900
from last year under the Payne-Ald-
rich law.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

IF anybody was asked 10 suggest
why the soup plate was made broad
and shallow the almost certain an
swer would be that such an arrange
ment facilitates the cooling OF the
soup to temperature comfortable to
the mouth. We believe that utilita-
Tians drink tea out of saucer for
the same reason, says the Lancet
While that may be the explanation OF
the peculiar shape of the soup plate.
the advantage indicated is surely in
significant compared with the obvious
disadvantages which may probably
arise from exposing so large sur.
face Of nutrient fluid to the air Soup
should be served in a cup, low, broad
teacup, and the method, which is be-
coming more usual, is hygienic. Too
deep a vessel would be an error on the
other side; its advantages would be
cancelled by its great drawback; we
should miss some of the delicate fla
vors Of the soup. In the shallow cham
payne glass the bouquet as well as the
taste can be appreciated. In a mar
row. deem glass the bouquet may miss
appreciation altogether.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
The Useful Brush.

In good housekeeping a collection OF
brushes is found to be indispensable.
A large brush made OF fiber. for clean
Ing the sink; small painters brush
Tor greasing pans and griddles; small
scrubbing brush for cleaning potatoes
and other vegetables. and fat brush
with narrow back and long flexible
bristles for slipping behind radiators
TO dislodge the dust; small cancels
hair water color brush is also fine to
dip In melted chocolate or colored
icing for decorating cake.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
The Power Of Music.

Euripides (B. C. 4S0-4O6) was one of
the celebrated tragic Greek poets who
discoursed on music in this wise; mo
one has found out how TO soothe with
music and sweet symphony those bit
ter pangs by which death and sad
misfortune DIES roy families; and yet
TO assuage such griefs by music were
wisdom" The music OF the Greeks
evidently had the power TO stir or
calm emotions. although neither melo-
die nor harmonic as the terms are I'M
derstood today.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
COMMONS IN WILD DISORDER.
Premier is HowIed Down-Struqale
Over Lords Issue.

London.-Scenes of wild disorder
marked the session of the house of
commons. Half a dozen times the
premier arose to move consideration
Of the lords amendments to the par
liamentary bill and each time he was
howled down by din so terrific that
the speaker had difficulty in making
himself heard as he appealed to both
sides to observe parliamentary de-
corum
After trying for three-quarters of
an hour to get a hearing and finding
himself unable to prevail against the
uproar. Premier Asquith cut short his
projected speech and amid a hubub
declared that If the lords would not
consent to restore the veto bill, even
with reasonable amendments, to sub
stantially its original form. the gov
eminent would be compelled to invoke
the exercise of the royal prerogative
for the creation of new peers.
Unable t. restore order. Speaker
Lowther declared the sitting sus-
pended
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
PACKERS ARE TO FACE
L0RIMER INVESTIGATORS
Chicago Newspaper Manager Suggests
Names of Six Who He Believes
Should Be Interroeated.

Washington.-According to derel-
opments during the second and
last day of the cross-examination of
James Kelley, general manager and
editor OF the Chicago Tribune. it
seems probable that a member of Chi
e5go packers will be su5poenaed to
tell the Lorimer investigating commit
tee Just what they know about con-
tributions TO the Jackpot" in the ILL
noia legislature.
Replying 10 a question by Senator
Fletcher, who asked if he could sug.
gest the names of any packers who
should be called as Witnesses, Mr..
Kelley mentioned the following:
j. Ogden Armour of Armour C Co.
Alfred R. Urion. general counsel of
Armour & Co.; Arthur Meeker of
Armour & Co., Edward Morris of Nor
ris & Co., Louis F. Swift of Swift C
Co., John A. Spoor of the Union Stock
yards company.
One other packer, Edward Tilden,
president of the National Packing
company, whose name was given by
Mr.. Kelley, already has appeared as
a witness before the committee.
Mr.. Kelley told the committee that
he had no evidence against any of the
men he named. He said, however,
that it was commonly reported that
the packers had contributed largely
to various campaign funds and for
that reason he believed they should
be Intercepted regarding their knowl-
edge Of fund raised for the election
Of Senator Lorimer.
The subject arose when Elbridge
Hanecy, attorney for Senator Lori
mer, asked Mr.. Kelley whom he had
in mind when he wrote editorials a
year ago which made the inquiry:
Who Furnished the Sawdust and
Lard for Lorimer's Election?"
Mr.. Kelley said in mentioning the
word "sawdust" he had in mind Ed
ward Hines and the lumber interests.
and in the use Of the word lard" he
referred to the packing houses, with
out having the name of any particular
individual in mind
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
WIRE MEN FINED; U. S. VICTORY
Thirty-seVen Assessed From $1,000 to
$1,000 Each.

New York. Thirty-seven defen-
dants recently indicted in the
governments prosecution of the al
legged wire trust withdrew their pleas
of not guilty and entered pleas of
nolo contendere.
Judge Archibald in the United States
district court imposed fines of from
$1,000 to s1.700 and costs in each
case.
The action came in the face OF Wig
orous argument against the accept
ance of the plea by United States Dis
trict Attorney Wise. 1t had never
been accepted in this court. he de-
clared. and he protested against a
precedent
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
cHlcAeoAN IN POSTAL PROBE.
Lawyer Goodwin Is Accused of Ex
plotting MaiI-Order Houses.

Washington. The sensational
charge was made before the
house committee investigating the
post office department that Leonard
Goodwin, Chicago lawyer, and broth
er of Russell p Goodwin, assistant
attorney general for the post office
department. was exploiting mail-order
houses throughout the country. tell
ing them he could arrange any tFou-
BILE they might have through a denial
of mail privileges. etc.
The charge was made by E. G..
Lewis, president of a publishing com
pany in ST. Louis. recently denied the
second-class privileges. Lewis also
declared that post Office inspectors at
st. Louis had been told to use what
ever methods they pleased ito put
Lewis out of business" and ito shut
Lewis up before the next campaign"
This was the campaign of 1908.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
VICTORY FOR SENATOR cuMMINs
Report on Monetary Reform wiz Be
Ready In December.

Washington.-Sen Cummins OF
Iowa has won his fight to compel the
national monetary commission to sub
init it's report to congress and to re-
quire the dissolution of the commits
sion Immediately thereafter.
In response to the agitation against
the commission which has been brew
ing in congress, former Senator AL
drich. chairman of the body. sent
word to the regular Republican lead
ers in the senate that he would be
ready to present his report when con-
gress conyenes next December.
Chairman Penrose of the finance
committee reported the Cummins bill
to the senate with a favorable recon-
mendation. but on account of the ah-
sence of Senator Bailey consideration
of the bill was postponed. Its passage
is assured
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

The news of the day tells of a Japa.
nese youth who was once bellboy in
Boston hotel, but who managed to
take a course at Harvard and is now
tcturning to his native land to head a
university department there. He was
not an American boy, but he deserved
to be. and his honorable position is a
lesson TO some in this superior land
of ours who greet with prompt snub-
bling those who would take advantage
OF the opportunities offered by this
country to all who would rise from
humble positions to higher ones by
force of determination and their own
merit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
PgpDLERs IN RIOT; MANY HURT.
Nonunion Hucksters Struck Down in
Chicago.


Chicago-The strike of street ped
dlers against the anti-noise ordinance
adopted by the city council has as
sumed the proportions of continuous
riot on the West and South sides Of
the city and kept 1900 policemen on
extra duty
Half a dozen policemen were in
jured in trying to dispense the mobs,
and hundreds of hucksters who at
tempted to sell their wares despite
the strike were set upon and beaten.
One of the most serious affairs oc-
Cured at Maxwell and West Thir-
teenCh streets, where band of strik-
srs. led by Mrs. Isidor Silverman. the
wife of a peddler. overturned two
grocery wagons, trampled their con-
tents to pulp and severely beat the
drivers. A platoon of police charged
into the crowd, and after fight Mrs.
Silverman ana ave men strikers were
arrested.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
COUNTRY LIFE.

This is especially the season Of the
year when the man who is able to es
tahlish a home in the country. and
bring up his children there is to be
fekcitated. The trend of migration
for many years has been strongly to-
ward the cities and ''the busy hum OF
men" but nowadays the city dweller
is encouraged in various insidious
ways 70 become a communter, or II
he cannot get beyond the purlieus OF
the city he is taught the conservation
of a little spaee-in the back yard, 1t
may be-for horticultural purposes.
There is no satisfaction quite the
equivalent Of that Of making two ears
of corn grow where none grew be
fore. or causing the tomato plant or
the bean vine to blossom even as the
rose beneath the careful nurture or
ones own assiduous hand. A Sign OF
the times" is such an institution as
the Pennsylvania School of Horticul
ture for Women at Amber. says the
Philadelphia Ledger Women are by
natural instinct fond Of flowers and
of all growing things, and they are.
by Unborn and inbred patience as well
as by this predisposition. qualified to
be successful gardeners and planters.
1t is gratifying to be able to chronicle
the success Of institutions which I'M
dertako to give women instruction
that reduces to the rational and scien-
tific basis the culture of plants and
flowers and fosters and appreciation
OF the advantages of country life
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
BERGER CALLS AT WHITE HOUSE
Socialist Asks Taft to Pardon Texas
Youth in First Visit.

Washington.-Victor Berger, the
Socialist congressman from Wis
consin, paid his first visit to the
White House. He asked the presi-
dent to pardon a Texas youth. Dewey
Carter, of Beaumont, who is serving
a five years sentence for stealing IS
while employed by the postoffice de-
partment Mr.. Berger declared that
children should not be employed by
the government.
Incidentally Mr.. Berger asked the
president TO take some act,un toward
allowing letter carriers in various
cities to perform their duties during
the hot summer days in their shirt
sleeves. The president, Mr.. Berger
said. promised to act.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
No Vote On 1912 Choice.

Fremont. Neb-The Democratic
state convention refused 70 indorse
the candidacy Of any individual for
the presidential nomination in 1912 1t
had been expected that an effort
would be made to have Governor Har.
mon OF Ohio indorsed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
Asks Funds for MeNamara.

Washington.--An appeal for $780,
600 fund to defend ]. J. Mcnamara,
the labor man accused Of dynamiting.
has been issued by Secretary Morri-
son of the American Federation of La
Dor to the 2,00o.0 900 members of labor
unions. He suggests that each mem
Der contribute % cents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
wioL.rsham In Denial.

Washington. Attorney General
wickersham branded as fal.seh 1ods
the charges Of Delegate Wickersham
Of Alaska, that the attorney general
had shielded Alaskan crimins's and
had allowed the statute Of inn. atoms
TO run in an alleged coal contract
fraud case.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
raft,s Work Praised.

Lincoln, Neb.-Nebraska Republic
ans, in convention. gave President
Taft and his administration a strong
Endorsement and blocked all efforts Of
a small band Of insurgent delegates 70
arouse sentiment for Senator Robert
NJ. La Toilette Of Wisconsin as 4 prest
Dental candidate.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

A French savant claims to have
frozen a fish and restored It to life
after a lapse of three months. With.
ont hesitation we pronounce 1t the
best fish story of the season.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
Won't Revise Wool Lls,.

washington.-Info came to
President Taft from Republican SEN
ate leaders that he need have no anx-
iety over the possibility of action at
this session Of congress on bill re
vising the wool schedule Of the pres
eRt tariff.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

An anti-hobtle skirt bill has been
defeated in the Georgia legislature,
Southern chivalry continues to grant
the ladies the right to wear what they
please. heaven bless EN-.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

A New York man has tried to ship
mis- wife out of the country because
she has grown so fat. That famous
remark about no one loves a lat man
is nov due for IN addition.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

We see by the papers that Pitts.
burg woman has resigned from her
clubs because they interfere with the
care OF her family. Those Pittsburg
people are so eccentric.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
Miners ~ o,.nerahin Plan

Butte. Mont.-The convention of the
Western Federation of Miners adopt
ed report which characterized as i'm
practicable the suggestion of President
Meyer in favor of ownership Of mines
and smelters by labor organiza-
lions
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

Heroism Sc. es to be at 8 considera'
ole discount IN Germany Just at pres,
emit -Four peasants who recently
launched a boat on the Lake OF Vol
ziger and rescued some Berlin trip
pers who were in danger Of drowning
have been fined two dollars each for
tresya sing on the lake.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
rrain Hlts Au... one Dies.

Bloomington. nl.--While crossing
tracks of Chicago & Alton railroad in
an automobile. Mrs Howard Stevens
was killed and her husband and child
seriously injured. when their car was
struck by train.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
Many a fly remains unswatted ard
the people should do their duty.

Topeka minister has invited the
members Of his congregation TO tell
him all their troubles If they do he
will probably want to hunt for an.
other congregation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

The skin of boiled egg is the most
efhcaoious remedy that can be applied
to a boil. Peel 1t carefully. wet and
apply to the part affected. 1t viii
draw on the matter and relieve the
soreness in few hours
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
Ne. eoodwln Wins peeree.

New York.--Justice BischoF in the
supreme court granted the final de
cree in the divorce actor brought by
Edna Goodrich Goodwin against Nat
Goodwin. tie actor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

From Connecticut Japanese gradu.
ate of the state agricultural college IN
taking dozen bullfrogs back to Japan.
Ills purpose is to secure race of
edible hind legs in that empire. not a
bumper crop of hops.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
aNo, enll,un enmners PIea.

washington.--ln lieu of formal an
swers to the contempt charges against
them. Samuel Gompers. John Mitchell
and Frank Morrison Of the American
Federation of Labor entered oral pleas
of mot guilty" before Justice Wright
of the District Supreme court.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

Aurora, lll-Robbers gained en-
trance through a window TO the post
office at De Kalb, H.. blew open two
safes and secured $500 in stamps
and cash. $4,000 of the amount being
in stamps.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

Trinity church in New York has
besn saving souls but losing money.
That is nothing Some good people
have lost their lives saving souls
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

A Philadelphia girl is afflicted with
blood poisoning from licking postage
stamps. and complicated with phila.
deIphia sleeping sickness the case
should be a pathetic one.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
lnsianian Slain. Riual Accused

Evansville. Ind.--Noah Russell, aged
Twenty-Five. was shot and killed. and
Ebert Meridith, aged thirty, IS ac-
cused CT the crime. He is missing
The mel were rivals.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

last Survivor Of Seminole War Dead.
Chattanooga. Tenn--W. F. NJ Rice.
ninety.seven. the only survivor OF the
Seminole war. is dead Of old age at
Flint Springs. Tenn
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
A..a.ked bv THUGS. pvinq,

New York.-Capt Daniel McAllis-
ter. a well known mariner. is dying
at his home as a result of an attack
by three thugs,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

Atlanta, Ga.-Claiming that she is
the widow Of five men, all Of whom
fought in the Civil war. a woman Of
Walton county has filed a petition for
FIVE pensions of $50.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

II it were not for the mismanaged
gasoline launches the life savers would
break into the hero class less fire.
quently
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

IL is a serious thing that We should
see the full beauty of our lives only
wAen they are passed. or In visions OF
a possible future. What We most need
Is TO see and feel the beauty and Joy
of todRy.-Moncure D. CCrway.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

St. Louis wants a slogan, Out OF
10000 submitted not one was found to
be satisfactory What is the matter
with See St. Louis and skiddoo?"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02
steel Earninaa ars Sc. 1os. g.

New York.-The report Of the United
States Steel corporation, made public
shows earnings Of SIS. IoS, $50 for the
quarter ending June 30.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

An ordinary piano contains a mile
of wire and we sometimes wish II
could be changed to 10000 miles OF
wireless. Philadelphia Inquirer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-02

Swinging in a hammock is one Of
our most popular pastimes these days