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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
SYNOPSIS.

David Amber, starting for duek-shoot-
ing visit with his friend. QUAR-, comes up
on young lady equestrian who has been
dlsmcunted by her horse becoming fright
ened at the sudden appearance in the road
OF burly Hindu. He declares he is
mouthpiece OF the Bell" addresses Amber
as man of high rank and pressing a
mysterious little bronze box. The To-
Ken, into his hand, disappears in the
wood. The girl calls Amber by name.
de In turn addresses her as Miss Sophie
Farrell. daughter of Col. Farrell of the
British diplomatic service in india and
visiting the Qnains. Several nights later
the Quain home is burglarized and the
bronze box stolen. Amber and Quatn go
AMBER is left marooned. He wanders
about, finally reaches cabin and rec
OgnlzeS as its occupant an old friend
named Rutton, whom he last met In Eng
land, and who appears to be in hiding.
When Miss Farrell is mentioned Rutton Is
and summons Rutton to a meeting OF a
mysterious body. Rutton seizes a revolt
yer and dashes after Chatterjl He re-
turns wildly excited, says he has killed
the Hindu, takes poison, and when dying
asks Amber TO go TO India on mysteri-
Gus errand. Amber decides TO leave at
once for India. On the way he sends
letter TO Mr.. Labertouche, q scientific
friend In Calcutta, by quicker route.
Upon arriving he finds a note awaiting
at certain place. The latter tells him
he knows cis mission Is TO get Miss Far
reil out OF the country. Amber attempts
TO dispose of the Token TO a money-len-
der, is mistaken for Rutton and barely
escapes being mobbed. message from
I1abertouche causes him to start for Oar
feeling. and on the way he meets Miss
Farrell.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
Not Much Income in Gotham

rich uncle had recently died and left
him quite considerable legacy. He
was quite jubilart over his good for
tuna but at the same time he explain
ed that he couldn't touch the principal.
that ii was tied up In ronds " some
thing and that be only goS tie interest
on the money.
"Do you think" be said. that a fel-
low on an independent income could
live comfortably In New York and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
Army and Navy Inventors

There are numerous examples OF of.
fcere OF the army and navy inventing
machinery and devices which are
used by the service without any com.
pensation from the government. Cen
orally speaking. they are guided by
the code Of honor that as they were
educated at the expense OF the gov
eminent and enlisted in its service II
has the right to the use Of their In.
yentiona without payment Of royalty
or other money. There havo beeh
many who have not considered them.
selves so bound. and have claimed
compensation for use of their inyez.
tons The Bookman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23

not worry very much about adding
to it?"
That would depend upon the
amount OF his income and the way he
wanted to live" replied one Of the
group. an actor who had gained con.
siderable notoriety By reason OF his
various matrimonial e1tanglements.
IF 1t isn't an impertinent question.
what is your income7"
The visitor from Philadelphia said It
was about $500 q year.
Well" drzwIed the actor. $500 3
year might be q whole lot Of money
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
oruoalsts Pick ocOnomowoc.

The annual convention Of the WIS
consin Pharmaceutical association the
last week In June. 1912. win be held
Ia Oconomowoc If that city can fur
nish suitable accommodations. This
was decided at meeting Of the exec
utiye committee Of the association at
Milwaukee. committee was APP
pointed TO go to Oconomowoc and
find out whether there are aecommo-
dations for the association there. The
committee Is composed Of s. A. Eek
stein. Joseph H. Schmidt and Charles
e. Wilson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
WIN FIJI Office Soon.

Attorney Joseph f. Davies, chair
man OF the Democratic state central
committee, upon his return from
two months trip to Europe, stated
that as soon as possible he would
take up the question Of selecting a
successor to the tie T. E. Ryan OF
Waukesha as national Committeeman.
He viii consult with party leaders on
the adyisabllity Of calling a meeting
Of the committee. John A. Awkward
OF Madison, mentioned for the post.
said he would not accept the place II
il were offered him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
For Court Ladies' Only.

One OF the most exclusive clubs in
London is the Queen Alexandra, which
the Gueen herself often honors with
her presence. Women may stay there
overnight with all the comforts Of
home. and card party or other kind
Of entertainment rs Amos Away
possible.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
Milwaukee Paid s7es.55.

According to statements filed. the
city OF Milwaukee paid Attorney J. I.
Drought of Milwaukee S769.55 for
work as lobbyist at the recent session
OF the legislature. For similar work
the Wisconsin State Association OF
Journeymen Plumbers paid Thomas
Ferguson OF Milwaukee s675.S3: the
Northwestern road paid different per-
sons s262.75; the Fox River Valley
Telephone and Telegraph company
paid $3.50; the bondholders commit
tge OF the Baraboo Light company
paid 81 ,362.S7, OF which 81, 039,45 went
to Walter Drew OF Milwaukee; Attor.
ney James T. Drought paid personal
expenses amounting to $3.50 the
American Express company paid ST.
830.1l, OF which Attorneys Miller.
Frank and Fairchild received s1.552.42.
former Senator Henry Lockney
$753.20; Attorney James T. Drought
$780, the Cream City Brewing com
pany paid Attorney c. A. A. MCGEE
$3.50; the Fred Miller Brewing COM
pany paid Attorney MCGEE $2.250
The Fauerbaeh Brewing company.
Madison. paid Attorney G. f. Lamb,
Madison, $155: the Madison Protective
league paid Attorney Lamb 800: the
Hausmann Brewing company, Madi-
son, paid Attorney j. G. Harper. Madi-
son, $3.50: the Dupont Powder com
pany paid D. NJ Maxcy, Bayfield,,
s379.14 for HIS work in connection
with the law governing the rebuilding
of the powder plant at Pleasant
Prairie. Kenosha county. which blew
up last winter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
psxIes 70 plsarn submarI,ss.

The French are experimeTd ding with
q new dsrice for protecting warships
against submarines when the former
are stationary. It consists Of groups
Of cylinders, about two inches in d.
ameter. filed with high explosives
and moored around the battleship. the
cylinders being 50 connected with
zach other that when q submarine
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23


not. A dear friend OF mine
owned the photograph. He gave it to
me at my request came to India,
and on the steamer lost IL; In spite
of my offer of a reward. l was Obliged
to leave the boat without It. when we
got to Calcutta. My friend here
knew how highly valued it."
"why?"
Because I'd told him"
Il don't mean that Why do you
value it so highly?"
Because OF its original" He took
heart of despair and plunged boldly.
She looked him over calmly. do
you mean me to understand JSat you
told this friend you had followed me
TO India because you were in love
with me?''
Precisely. Thank YOU"
She laughed a nttlo. moekingly-
Are you, Mr. Amber7~
in love with your Yes"
"And how soon win you be free to
tell me the whole TRUTH"
Only after we're marrioe.
She laughed adorably. MT Am
Der" she protested. you are danger
ous-you are delightful Do you really
believe / shall ever marry you?"
Il hope so. came 70 India to ask
you-to use every means In my power
to make you marry me- You see,
love you"
And and when is this to
happen. please-in the name OF i'm.
pudenee?"
"As soon as l can persuade you--to
night. il you Will"
"Oh!"
He was Obliged TO laugh with her
at the absurdity of the suggestion.
"or TO morrow morning, at the very
latest" he amended seriously. Il
don't think we dare wait longer"
why is that?"
Delays are perilous. There might
be another chap"
"How can you be sure there isn't
already7"
He fell sober enough at this. But
there isn't. is there, reallyT
She delayed her reply provokingly
At length. Il don't see why should
say" she observed, but don't mind
telling yon-no there isn't-yet" And
as she spoke, Farrell called sophia ?"
from the window OF the drawing room
She stood up, answering clearly with
the assurance that she was coming.
and began deliberately to move to.
ward the house.
Amber followed. deeply anxious.
I've not offended your"
'No." she told him gravely, but
you have both puzzled and mystified
me. l shall have 20 sleep on this be-
fore | can make up my mind whether
or not to be offended"
And will you marry me?"
"Oh, deari How do I know" she
laughed
you won't give me hint as to the
complexion of my chances?"
She paused, turning THE chances.
Mr.. Amber" she said without affecta-
ton or coquetry, ''are all in your IA
vor II you can prove your
case. / do like you very much, and
you have been successful in rousing
| htS AhNNANGN III tNu " ca N7AbhAnAAAAfs
| degree. But / shall have to
think 1T over; you must allow me at
least IL hours grace"
You'll let me know tomorrow morn
ipg?"
yes"
'Early?"
you've already been hidden to
breakfast by Mr.. Raikes."
Meanwhile, may have my photo
graph"
| Mine, II you pleased
think not; If my decision is favorable,
you shall have 1t backafter break.
fast"
Thank you," he said meekly. And
as they we're entering the Residency
he hung back 'T'm going now" he
said; "it's good night win you re-
member you've not refused me the
privilege Of hoping?"
I've told you like you, Mr.. Am.
Der" ImpulsiyeIy she extended her
hand. Good night"
! He bowed and put his lips TO II;
| and she did not resist.
| CTo BE cQNTINUED.)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
F,sh AGENTS TO eo Warned.

The bureau Of fisheries at Wash
ington replied TO the complaint that
agents of the bureau in Wisconsin
have been violating the state game
laws in regard to SEEMING in the Mis-
sissippi river. by stating that the Yio-
lations. II any, were unintentional and
that the bureau only carried on whole
sale SEEMING Ia land-locked lakes and
streams where the fish we're IN dan
ger OF total destruction from drought
Of cold. The agents on the Mississip-
u will be warned against violating
he Wisconsin game laws.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
New Wisconsin Corporations.

Articles of incorporation were fled
in the Office OF Secretary Of State
Frear as follows;
Racine Improvement company, Ra-
cine: capital. $4,000; incorporators.
NJ. J. GIllen. Milton J Knoblock. Frank
r. Miller.
orpheum Amusement company. Ra.
cine: capital. $4,000; incorporators.
NJ. ]. GIllen. Milton J. Knoblock.
Frank II. Miller.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
PailadeIphian Might Do on $500 |
Year, but II Wouldn't Keep New
Yorker In Alimony.

He was a visitor from Philadelphia
occasionally he takes 4 flyer over to
the big city. being fond OF the places
where the electric lights are not
ldoused at Il p. N. He was conhding
to a group Of chance acquaintance
ever q RroadvsT bar the fact that a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23

Another Phase Of the Problem.
Doubtless the servant girl problem
is very annoying TO you"
Very" responded the housewife. Il
have really desperate time getting
maids my clothes won't TT"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23
Wlaconsln pcnalons.

The following pensions have been
granted 10 Wisconsin applicants. Fer.
nando Bancroft. $40; Frederick Bees
sett. SIS: Cyrus Blanchet. $24; w G..
Clark, SIS: Thomas A. Holdship, SIS,
Marie l.. Mansfield, $12s Wilheiime
MichaeIes, s12; Ina p. Powers, sl2;
Jacob stelgel. 500; James Whitman,
SIS; Thomas Bynes, $40: Stephen II.
Clark. $40: David Huddleston, SIS,
John Schulz, s17 W. Tindell, SIS;
Henry vertwith. SIS; Charles II. VII
llams. s24; August Kruger, 500;
Charles Light, SIS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23

comes in contact with ore or more
OF them II is entangled by the entire
yroup, whose simultaneous detonatioD
greeks the submarine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-08-23

over in your town, but take my word
for It, in New York It wouldn't keep
you in aIinlony New York Times.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-04-01
In their novelty comedy singing, talking
and dancing skit including their trip to
Africa. At the Brinkn1an tonight

feeling, especially among Northern
Minnesota people. About every ef-
fort that has been made thus far to
secure for us more rapidly growing
section of country, and the repre-
sentation that justly belongs to our
part of the state has failed. Some
of the senate leaders now say that
the calling of an extra session would
mean the political death of the gov
ernor. Suggestions like this have
in times past been made before, but
as rule it has been found that the
man who went ahead and did what
he believed to be right could afford
to smile at such remarks. Any rate
it is up to the governor to call an
extra session.-Bagley Herald.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-04-01
MINNESOTA DAY."

1t was happy thought that Rep
resentative Kunze had when he con-
ceived the notion that it would be
a good idea to enact into law Min
nesota day for the public schools.
Mr.. Kunze is himself a former
school teacher. He was superin-
tendent Of the schools at Red Wing
going from there to St. Paul. where
he became a principal This with
his other pedagogic experience lead
him to realize that the school child
rem as rule are anything but ia
miliar with the history, geogra ply
and political conditions of the state.
In the course of events Mr. Kunze
was elected a member Of the house
of representatives from Minneapolis
where he is now engaged in the real
estate business.
When he had became a lawmaker
he did not forget the boys and girls
He believed that no better means of
intoxicating the greatness of the state
into their minds was to set aside one
day in each year to impress these
things upon their minds.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-04-01
MANY REPORTED
DEAD IN BATTLE
Severe Fighting Said to
Have Occurred in Mexico.
WOMEN AND CHILDREN DIE

Blowing Up Of Big Flour Mill at San
Rafael by Dynamite Followed by
Destruction Of Town by Fire and a
Large Number of Noncombatants
Perished-Recruits FIocking to the
Ranks efsthe Insurgents.
Tucson, Ariz, April 1.-That a
thousand men have been killed on
both sides in battle between fed
erals and rebels in the vicinity of San
Rafael and Ures, Mexico, since Mon.
day, is reported by a federal officer in
Nogales, Sonora, according to a spe'
cial to local paper from Nogales.
The officer is said to have given this
report to fellow officers upon receipt
of news from Hermosillo.
The destruction of a big flour mill
at San Rafael by dynamite is said to
have been followed by a fire which
completely destroyed the town. It is
said many women and children are
numbered among the victims of the
engagement fought while the town
was burning.
The rebels in the vicinity of Ures
are said to number 1900, and are COM
manded by Juan Garcia, Juan Cabral
and Colonel Grandarilla, Colonel Gi.
ren, who was in command of the in
surrectors at LA Colorado; Colonel
Villareal, Colonel Manage and Captain
AinZe.
The recruits are said to be flocking
to the rebel ranks from the surround
ing country.
The original force Of federals un-
der Colonel Ojeda and Colonel Barron
numbered 500, including 200 Yaquis.
Three hundred men are said to have
been impressed at Hermosillo and
sent to the front.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-04-01
SVEN OFTEDAL.

AS broad minded, tireless educat-
or and enthusiast for the intellect
ual development of Scandinavians of
the Northwest, Sven Oftedal, who
died Thursday in the Norwegian
Lutheran Deaconess hospital in
Minneapolis stood without peer.
For nearly forty years this Won
derful man was actively connected
with Augsburg seminary, earning
for that institution the enviable rep
utation of being one of the most
efficient institutions of that king in
the United States, and at the same
time lending his ability to the up
building of the public school sys-
tenn of Minneapolis.
In 1877 Mr.. Oftedal assumed the
burden of lifting a debt of $4,000
against Augsburg. About the first
thing he did was to found the Folke-
bladt and that paper has been a sue
cess from the beginning and remains
today fourishing periodical to
WELD strong influence in carrying
on the work of it's founder and to re-
main a lasting monument to his
energies.
Mr. Oftedal won unusual honors at
the University of Christiania and
later made extensive trips through
out the civilized world. He was of
the latest highest type Of an educa-
tional leader while his big hearted
nature endeared him to those for
tunate enough to know him as
friend.
His career was cut short at time
when he still was in the midst of
great activities-tasks that the hand
of death refused to permit him to
finish; likewise denying him for that
period of old age, retirement to view
from place of ease the great works
which he had built up. 1t seemed
ordained that he should cram his
all too brief years with real achieve
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-04-01
A GOOD MAN FOR An IMPORTANT PLACE.

1t Is fortunate that the Beltrami
County Fair association has secured
as it's secretary man so we'll quail
fed for the place as Mr.. "A. P.
Ritchie. ...
In the natural order of things, the
secretary is the active head of such
a society The man who assumes
this responsibility at once is looked
upon as the person who, more than
anyone else, is to make the fair a
success.
Beltrami, with her lands being de-
nuded of forests, is undergoing trans
formation from saw mill to farm
and certainly there is nothing more
strongly illustrative of what the rich
soil OF the North can bring forth
than the annual exhibition OF grain
and grass; fruit and vegetable. AS
has been shown in the past, proper
display of farm products is magnet
for outsiders and often a revelation
for residents.
Thus it is quickly apparent that
the man behind the fair not only has
q TO hut +
one. 1t needs man who under
stands the north, who is versed in
scientific farming and stock raising
and who, above all things, is ready
to take off his coat and work hard
and with everlasting zeal to make
the fair a success.
Those who know him best declare
that Mr.. Ritchie~ fulfills all these re-
quirements, and, more. Equipped
with a splendid technical education
and backed by natural admiration
and love for the products of the soil
| all which is reinforced by practical
every day experience he appears tc
be the one man to whom 'Beltrami
can look to with brightest hopes fol-
a successful fair, and if the aid tc
which he is entitled is given, as W.
| believe it will be, the 1911 exhibition
| will be a hummer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-04-01
Not Justice.

Northern Minnesota has grown
in the past ten years, possibly much
beyond the realization of those
of the south and it is not JUS
tice to compel this section to worry
along without it's rights while the
southern section has two and three
senators to our one. Governor
Eberhart now has the opportunity
to make good the promises of the
Brainerd development meeting and
see that it will not be necessary for
us of the north to take up arms
against an over-powering injustice,
and start revolution with a battle
cry of "No taxation without repre-
sentation. - Thief River Falls
Times.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-04-01
CITY OF BEMIDJI
County Seat.

County seat. .-st
Population-In 1900. 1900: in 1910
6099. ...
Summer Resort Hundreds of outsid-
ers make their summer home on Lake
Bemidji. Fishing boating and bath.
ing accommodations are second to none
In the United States.
Area--Ten Square miles Incorporated
Altitude--1400 Feet above sea level
Water Power-22O0 DEVELOPED horse
power, Mississippi river.
Water-Absolutely pure. Two arte
sian wells.
Water Mains-About ten miles.
Boating-5OO miles by lake and river
Death Rate-5.4 a thousand in 1908
Annual Rainfall-33.7 inches.
Temperature-20 above, winter: II
summer, mean.
Sewer Mains-About five miles.
Cement sidewalks-Twelve miles.
Lakeshore Drive-Ten miles.
Parks-Two.
Water Frontage-Ten miles, two lake.
and Mississippi river.
a Home Town--1800 residences.
Taxpayers-120O
Churches-S.
School Houses--TOur
Bank Deposits--$800, 900.
Manufacturers--t1ard handles
lumber, lath, shingles and various othel
industries.
Great Distributing Point-Lumbel
products, groceries flour, feed and hay
Postal Receipts-$2O,375 for 1910
10th place in the state outside of st
Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth.
Postal Savings Bauk-Only one /,
Minnesota.
Railroads--Grea: Northern Mime
sofa & International, M, r. l.. & M
Minneapolis, st. Paul & Sault Ste
Marie, Wilton & Northern, Grand Fork
to Duluth and Bemidji-Sauk Centre.
Railroad Depots-Three
Passenger Trains-Fourteen daily.
Hospitals--One
Distances-To st Paul, 230 miles: t.
Duluth, 1877 miles.
Hotels-Fifteen.
Breweries-One.
Sawn1i11s-Four.
Handle Eactories-One.
Boat Factories-One.
Wholesale Houses-Four.
Banks-Three.
Auto Garages-One.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-04-01
BATTLE AT SANTA BARBARA
Neither Rebels Nor FederaIs Appear
to Have Been Victorious.

Ell Paso, Tex, April LA stubborn.
~ fought battle between 800 insurrec-
tos and 200 federal troops has ragged
round the little town of Santa Bar
bara, southwest of the city of Chihua-
hua, since Wednesday morning, ac-
cording to telegram received here
from Parral. Both sides have sent for
reinforcements.
Wednesday morning, according to
the Parral dispatch, the insurrectos
attacked and took Santa Barbara, but
before they could strengthen it's de-
fenses the federals rallied and at.
tempted to retake the place. A body
Of twenty-five rurales charged through
the insurrecto lines and reached the
municipal building, but were cut off
from the main federal body. They
took refuge in the building and the
telegram does not reveal their fate.
Finding himself outnumbered, Colo
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-04-01
Legislature Somewhat of a Joke.

Party promises in Minnesota are a
joke. The Republicans and Demo-
Gratis both promised reapportionment
before election but forgot their
promises the moment they entered
the capitol. This legislature is
somewhat of joke all the way
through, one of these jokes that
causes people to cry and not laugh.
-Ely Miner.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-04-01
Has the Governor the Sand 2"

Has the Governor the Sand ?"
Governor Eberhart pledged him..
self to reapportionment and prom
ised that if the legislature failed to
pass such bill he would call an
extra session. We will now see
whether he has the sand" to do as
he promised, especially in view
of the fact that the senators who are
opposed to any reapportionment
measure are daring him to keep his
dge.-Breckenridge Telegram.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-04-01
Up to The Governor.

It is now almost foregone con-
clusion that there will be an extra
session of the legislature, as the re-
apportionment problem has not been
solved, and the way things stand
now it has created considerable bad
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-04-01
REST AND HEALTH To MOTHER AND CHIln

MRS. W1NSLOW's SOOTHING SYRUP has b;
used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS,
TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS.
SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUM,
ALI,AYS all PAIN CURES WIND COI.IC, All,
IS the best remedy for DIARRHO,A. 1t is all
''olutely harmless. Be sure and ask for mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no otEel
Sind Twenty five cents bottle.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-04-01
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ O o O o o O @ o o o
o WHAT OTHER PAPERS SAY o
@ @ O @ o @ @ O O @ @ @ O @ o o Q
Got What He Deserved,

The editor of the East Grand
Forks Valley View was sandbagged
and robbed of $6.40 last week. He
got what he deserved for trying to
break into the capitalist Glass;
Warroad Plaindealer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1911-04-01

Even a modest girl has been known
to engage in Irritation for the pur-
pose of making some other girl mis-
cradle.