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New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
Today's List in the
Wanamaker Christmas
Sale of Used Pianos and
Player.PianOs
Shows Wide Range of Choice Among
the Best Instruments.
Instead of the Rush and Crowding of the First
Day, When Sales We're Made, there is nov
Time and Opportunity for Choosing
More Deliberately

Quick distribution not profit making is the purpose
of this sale In the course of few months we take
over large number of used pianos. From these we
select the ones that are worthy of this house and this SALE
The Others are destroyed.
People coming to realize that it IS far better TO
acquire used pianos of STANDARD MAKES
pianos that have been gone thoroughly by us and
put in lasting condition-han to invest in fashy un-
knowns' of the piano world.
We invite our friends to come, today, and inspect
eisurey this remainder of the Christmas used piano
assemblage. In the Auditorium, at $50 M
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
AUSTIN DAM OWNERS SUED
25 Suits for Damages-Criminal
Prosecutions Started.

Coudersport. Penn, Dec 1s--TWenty-hve
damage suits, agsregating in claims S32, 400
were filed to-day against the Bayless Pulp
and Paper Company. OF Austin. as A cor.
poration. and against President George c.
Bayless, individually, n recover for losses
caused by the going out OF the mill COM
pany's dam at Austin on September 90 last
The suits are brought by +. p. Cummings.
OF Wiliamsport. Penn. and l.. r. Seibert.
Of this place, attorneys for the victims of
the disaster.
The Potter County Grand Jury to-day he
gan the examination of witnesses for the
commonwealth In criminal prosecution Of
Bayless. Michael c. Bailey. who had charge
Of the dam, and ?. y. Hamlin. superinten-
dent OF the mill. all Of whom arc charged
with involuntary msnsaughter. Findings
are expected tomorrow or Wednesday
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19

spots" from this city 10 Albany Some ot
that big shipment was returned 70 New
York. The Department Of Health has had
its inspectors watching the Arm. and they
charged that these same bad eggs that Ike
chickens. had come home 70 roost. wsrs
shipped in violation Of the sanitary code
Other fines for "rots and spots were I'm
posed on Andrew Zlotowski, butcher u
No. 627 Morris avenue. sio0; Elias thinner.
man. baker ct No. 100 Avenue G. $50; Emile
Rosenhsch. baker. No. o31 Third avenue.
SIS; Norris Schwartz. baker. No. 1851 Third
avenue. $50. Nellie Armetts. grocer, ~ No.
29s Thompson street. was fined ;25 for A..
ferine bad milk for sale.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
SAVANNAH SCANDAL ECHO
Supreme Court to Decide Ownership OF
Stock Bought for Carter.

Washington, Dec, ls,-There was an echo
of the Savannah harbor scandal I'm the
Supreme Court to-day when that tribunal
assigned for early hearing on the sunnsTy
docket the question OF whether tho United
tho Norfolk e. Western Railway COMPANY
as property purchased for Captain Oberlin
VI. Carter with funds alleged 10 have been
Improperly procured from the government
Mary e. Ieary, of New York clsims tha
stock as indemnity for her husband going
ON Csrter's bond when he vas arrested I'm
connection with the scandal
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
BAD EGGS COST FIRM $500
Penalty the Maximum--other
Dealers in Unfit Food Fined.

r r. Rosebrock & Co. Inc, Of No. 35
Greenwich street. we're fined $500 yesterday
by Justices McInerny, Mayo and Salmon
in Special Sessions for exposing bad eggs
for sale. The firm vas convicted and fined
500 on IN. same charge by the federal
court a year ago. The penalty which N
paid yesterday is the maximum that can
be imposed on corporation.
The federal prosecution followed The
firms shipment of thirty tons Of riots and
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19

HARD TO PLEASE.-An instance of
tho unreasonableness OF the Democratic
leaders has been called N my attention
by certain members OF the Cabinet VINO
came in for criticism AZ tho hands Of Rep
resentatvo Fitzgerald. chairman Of the
Committee on Appropriations, last week
Mr.. Fitzgerald discussing the emergency
deficiency bill. scored the heads OF sew
erp1 departments because they had under
estimated their expenses. Most Of the
appropriations carried by this bill. are
needed because the departments put in
estimates too low last year said Mr.
Fitzgerald. although he forgot to call at
tention 10 the large amount needed to de-
fray the expenses OF the wholly futile
Investigations which have been conducted
by Democratic committees. II Is pointed
out that little business sense would
make it clear to the chairman Of the Ap-
preparations Committee that II the rigid
economy insisted on by the President Is
practised it Will be impossible for the
heads of the departments 10 estimate with
absolute accuracy before Congress meets
in December the amounts their respective
departments will need for the fiscal year
beginning July following. In the old
days. when there was little attempt at
rigid economy. It was easy TO avoid de-
ficiencies. for when member Of the Cab
met was in the slightest doubt regarding
the probable demands on his department
he simply added 10 his estimates q gen
eroUs round sum "for good measure"
President Taft has insisted that this Gus
tom he abandoned and that members OF
the Cabinet pare their estimates 10 tho
bone. going back 10 Congress for def
cheney appropriations where they are ab-
solutely necessary. The members OF the
Cabinet say they would like TO meet the
man in charge Of a business "a large ss
their respective departments who could
estimate from seven to nine months in
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
TO TESTIFY IN HYDE CASE
CUmmins Gets Subpoena on His
Release from the TombS.
EXPECTS TO PAY ALL DEBTS
Wants to Satisfy Carnegie Dc
positors First, and Then the
Stockholders.

William J. Cummins. onetirne sctivA "a
the moving power in the Carnegie Trust
Company and more recently convicted or
the larceny Of $4,000 from that institution.
left the Tombs prison yesterday after
compulsory stay there since November ~
He looked well and said he felt we'll NO
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
from ThA Tribune Bureau
Washington. December


DrMo-p ATTIC STATESMANSHlP. II. 90
War with Russia and decreased navy
That ,s the vav disEusted member or TINS
1Icu.o doxcr,hed to-day the sum and SUD-
stance Of Democratic statesmansh'p. po
tarr,i,o5 "a reduco tho naval appropriation
50 ss 10 preclude sll possibility or follo"'hs
the present building programme Wn'ch pro-
vldes FOR the ADDITION Of two nsttleshlpS q
year 10 the feet. the Democrats never nesl-
tated q moment 10 adopt resolution wnicn
might easily have 50 irrltated Russia thst
some trivial difference arising later might
.occeeiop q serious conflict But while soma
members Of the House are disgusted with
tho course Of the Democrats, others cannot
bring themselves to regret the inconsls-
toncies OF their political opponents They are
convinced that before this season has ended
tho Democrats Will so clearly and com
pletAlv hoyo demonstrated TO the country
their irresponsibiity and their inability to
cope with any situation of moment In a
sober and digni6ed way that the election
Of a Republican House I'm the next Congress
will he assured For one session. when
practically tho only question Of moment
was the tariff and when the Republicans
in the Senate We're badly divided, the HOUSE
leaders managed 10 restrain their following
But now that the situation demands CON
structive craftsmanship self-restraint. not
only in tho way Of relations 10 other ma
tions but IN the face Of temptation 10 make
wautonIy etravagant appropriations TO gain
votes. the leaders are powerless, even where
they have the wit. 10 induce their follow
ers TO present 10 the country anything sp-
preaching an edifying or even creditaoie
speCtaCle.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
Has every good mother of a
good son in Manhattan
a good easy chair?
We don't think so.

" G dOn [ tnlnk SO.
In fact there are far more good mothers in Greater
New York than there good easy chairs for them to
rest in.
We are speaking with particular reference to the
unique leather easy chairs and sofas that we are
selling for onehalf their true value.
I'm other store in the city these pieces he found
any price, and it may be years before it will again be
possible for this store to sell them for half-prce This
furniture was made in America in exact duplication of
the great London club furniture, the standard of
luxury.
Spanish Leather Arm Chair mahogany frame Sl1o SIS
Brown oatskin Chair un1ed oak $3.50
Gather Arm Chair, funed oak frame u
Brown Spanish leather Arm Chair mahogany frame IS $3.50
Red Chair. 1850
sofa and chair carved oak frame 220 oS
Green Morocco tued sofa NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Morocco Sofa back 1850
Fifth Gallery New Building
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19

pressing than this, and none will have been
waiting longer.
The new banking system, the Secretary
says, must provide with distinctncss and
completeness ample facilities for the for
eign commerce Of the United States. which.
with proper encours cement from the gov
ernment, he believes will be worldwide
and world-varied 1T is idle 10 expect"
he adds, that we shall ever have de-
veloped foreign commerce without de-
veloped foreign banking system. Our pres
ent system grew up in a period of isola-
ton"
To Congress which is expected 10 re-
wise some OF the tariff schedules Mr.. Mac
Veagh urges from experience the estab-
Hshment Of specific duties instead of ad
valorem, wherever possible. lie says
The practice Of adopting ad vaorem du-
ties adds to the case and quickness with
that is its only helpful qualty-and tnat
lonely quality has It's palpable drawbacks
Ad valorem duties lead directly TO the
great majority of all the frauds upon the
revenues with which the Treasury De-
partment has to contend, and they do all
thew can 10 drive honest importers out OF
business They add exceedingly 70 the eX-
pense and responsibility OF administra.. !.
tion. and are responsible in largest
measure for whatever decentralization ex-
lists in the importing and customs bust
ness. Theoretically ad valorem duties may
have an appeal, but In practice they are
a delusion and q snare.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15
If CLEANLINESS is GOODNESS"
Shall We Follow the Precept in Our City
OF Viroqusl

1t is time to commence our spring
csmpaignofclean-upth throughout the city.
If the private citizens would eXpend
one half the time and energy in making
clean and presentable the streets on
which they live, that the business men
do to keep clean the main thoroughfare
there would be a different Viroqua A
renovating of back yards. too, is one of
the essentials to a wholesome and
healthy town. Let there be determin-
ed effort on part of officials and citi-
tens to make it really spell "V-i.r-o-
gu a-t-h-e- B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l' the coming
season. Just bit of pride, little
squirt of energy and a realization of the
eternal fitness of things will accom-
plish the much and long desire d pur-
pose to make Viroqua blossom as the
rose. Now, all together.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15
10 My cusiomers

Having settled down again in Purdy,
| hereby invite the public to give me a
share of their patronage have on
hand full line of groceries, rev line
of dry goods, such as prints, percales,
ginghams, etc. Will have a complete
line of shoes in both lace and button
for men, women and children. carry
some hardware, patent medicines and
will endeavor to keep an up-to-date
stock appropriate for country store.
Coupons given with cash or produce
purchases. Will PAY highest market
prices for eggs. Store kept open every
evening till 9 O'Clock; Saturday even
ings till 10 o'clock. Respectfully.
Purdy, March 6. C o HELGEsoN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15
scALDED BY BOILING HOT WATER
Youns Boy of FrankIin Nearly Loses Life:
Now in Hospital

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Zitzner in Franklin. on a recent day,
while the parents were absent, Harold,
a five-ye&r old-son, pulled a vessel of
boiling water upon himself, frightfuily
burning his breast and arms. He was
taken TO La Crosse Lutheran hospital.
where be is having he best medical at
tention and nursing. The parents are
with their son. If the boy gets along
well, as now expected, skin grating
will he NECESSARY
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15

The picture above well illustrates the
new machine today installed in the
CENSOR office to facilitate work and give
modern service to patrons. As will be
seen, it is an attachable folding ma
chine which takes papers direct from
the rear of the press as they are printed
and delivers them in neat and compact
form ready to be stamped with the
waller" tag that is pasted on every
paper. This new folder is the Evans,
manufactured at Omaha, the only one
in use in this ection of the state. The
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15
A Refund Of Bnnded pshi

Tuesday evening the city council vot-
ed TO call in Sc 600 Of the SO. 600 bond.
ed Indebtedness to become due in july.
1912, a debt created for paving pur-
poses twenty years ago, and drawing 8
per cent. interest. This cancellation is
made by courtesy Of the Bank Of Viro-
qua, owner Of the security OF this
amount 81, 600 ig taken from the sinking
fund, 81, 600 from the general fund, and
there is still balance of 81, 600 in the
treasury. Good move by the city faith
ers to thus stop interest accumulatiODs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15

MIR and Mrs l. c BIZ, le departed on
very interesting trip last Saturday
evening, a j0urne. to Cu'a their Oh
jectiye point, with many side places of
interest in view They accompany the
National Railway Ticket Agents on
their annual outing Their excursions
are always directed along Interesting
lines and this promises To be the cap
sheaf They expect TO be absent till
April Mr. Boyle has well earned this
holiday He is almost historic char.
acter IN this ion, hen considered
as a public servant and an ohligina
railroad msn must be 80 clsssed for
none other cUme 10 contact with 80
many people And il may veil b. said
here, that Lou. Boyleis alwAy on the
job wilh his ceGrtrkv md fund Of in
formation FOR the luq1,aitive Mr. Boy d
came slfh the advent Of hs railroad o.
1879 and be- has be, here, vs. bout
lapse. ever Stree HeWas part OF the
cansttuc'i ion Grew, set UP aa Telegraph
operator "a hOX car, served in that
capacity til 1891, when he Ras pro
noted to passenger and freight agent
He has been rairoading since 1874,
learning teIcRraphy at Sparta. His
Icing ard faithful service has marked
him as a favorite employe with st. Paul
high-up officials, promotions being tend
cred him and declined because he pre-
ferred To sacrifice in salary 10 remain
with the old box car town and friends
in its railroad infancy
Mr.. Boyle was married to Miss Ella
l. Tate in April, 1888. They maintain
one of the hsppiegt and best apuoinied
homes in the city. Mr. Boyle long
served rs alderman and mayor Of the
city, leader in Masonic circles. and ia
fact a handy man where energy and
business capacity are of value
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15
CHURCH NOTES

Services next Sunday in the United
Lutheran church at Folsom.
Another change IN services on the
Springville circuit next Sunday. At
Liberty Pole 1890 instead of evening
BrOokville will have usual service al
300 p. m. and Springville at 500 D. m.
No preaching at Bishop Branch this
week, but next Wednesday night as
usual.
Emissary Peder Heggen, Minneapolis,
will assist Rev. Sybilrud in Lenten de-
votional at Bethesda Lutheran church.
Thursday evening Of this week in Nor
wegian.
Services in English by Rev. Sybirud
at Bethesda Lutheran church Sunday
evening at 1880
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15
Some fine financial Showinss

In another column is printed state
ments of the two Viroqua and Chase
burg banks. The financial showing
made in our city institutions is good
augury for the soundness of the COM
munity financially. The new bank es-
tablished at Chaseburg about three
months since, makes a fine demonstra-
ton for the industry and thrift of that
section. Assets Of more than $58, 600
with a surplus Of better than 81, 900 ia
going some in only few weeks Of bus
inpaa
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15

zoe. meat l5c to lie, potatoes 35c per
peck, -four 81 per sack, and every thing
else in accordance. Nevertheless this
country is being settled very rapidly by
northern people and in the near future
it will equal If not excel California, for
everything in the fruit line can and
viii be grown here that is grown there.
And cost Of shipping should be much
less, although at the present time it Is
not. LARS j. BRYE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15
in douht pn to the 3

When in doubt go to the Electric.
Chairman Neuman was county
seat caller from Bergen on Monday.
IT. E. Gorsuch and Gerald Seal are
at Richland Center to look over the
situation concerning work for the sea.
| son
Mrs. A. o. Anderson left Saturday
for Fergus Falls. for protrScted visit
with her sister, Mrs. L. w. Leeper,
who is seriously i'll.
"A majority of town treasurers of
| the county are in the city today max
ing final settlement with the county
treasurer of tax collections.
The last Of the series OF pleasant
Masonic parties will be given at lodge
rooms on Friday evening Of this week
All members and their ladies are in
vited.
Tuesday mercury registered 50 de-
grees above zero. A turn for the cool
er gave as above today, with north
west wind that will penetrate fur coat
to the lining and than some.
Mrs. Nels Solverson and daughter
Elaine and the Misses Welers and Cain
went to Westby to attend a reception
rendered the village schools by Mr.. and
Mrs. o. A. Unseth.
"A Montana friend writes that "a
young homeseeker arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mr.. P. T. Nelson, February
28th, and that Pete is willing to divide
his homestead with the young man.
While working with a power saw
at his home in Greenwood, Town Urea
surer Theodore johnson had his left
hand severely cut by the saw. Cords
were nearly all severed on back of the
hand and bones badly broken.
A dispatch from Colorado announced
the death of Frank Mosgrove, who
moved west a half-dozen years since
from Avalanche. He was thirty-nine
years old, leaves wife and two child
rem. His mother is Mrs. /. D. Nixon
of La Fargo
Would you believe it? Otto Davis
is to be boss granger; that is he has
the symptoms, having purchased from
Stoll q Chase the weil-knOwn o. +. Hill
farm, just east Of town, or 81 of the
ia acres embraced in the place. He
viii rent the same
Another pioneer woman passed
away. At the home Of j. G. Cade.
west Of the city, on Friday last, Jane
Hodge, wife of the late William A.
Hodge, died at the age Of S. years
Remains were taken to Victory for
burial, the long time home of Mr.. and
Mrs Hodge.
Some three weeks ago Superintend-
ent Wilkins went to La Crosse Luther
an hospital for minor operation, which
was successful Later developments
have arisen Of a physical and mental
nature that alarm his friends for the
future. At this writing he is in a most
critical condition.
The Censor is in receipt Of volume
one, number one, Of The Sentinel, pub
lished at Oriska, North Dakota. by
Clarence 7. Bolstad, a Viroqua boy who
learned the printers trade in Offices of
tbie city. His paper has the freshness
of western breeze, is clean in appear
ance and choice in editorial and local
expression. The CENSOR hopes the
west may open up bright future for
Clarence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15
Change in Desirable Residence propsr,,

S b Gates was in the city on Mon
day 10 make transfer Of his desirable
mound residence property y ith ten acres
of land attached, located in the east
eection Of town The purchaser is Mr..
Elmer Thompson, leading farmer Of
Mount Sterling, who will soon remove
here and become permanent resident.
His family consists Of y life ard tvs
cons Educational and musical adgant-
ages here Induced the Thompson family
to come 20 Viroqua They will be wei
come and more like them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15
Tive Counties Unite

A marriage of more than passing in
terest was contaminated at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Morrison in Westby
on the Sth instant, when their daughter
Dora was united in marriage to Mr..
Christian L. Lien. druggist of North La
Crosse. Rev. II. HalvOrsen performed
the ceremony. The bride is a young
woman welI-known for her musical
ability and many graces.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15

Genoa and Redmound creamery as
sociations recently held their annual
meeting and each report most salts
factory returns to patrons and stock
holders. At the latter the following
officers were elected: President, George
Woman; vice president, Oliver Hay den;
treasurer c. Il S~lIander; secretary,
o. r. Gauper; directors, w. X lIaver-
". Carl DeGarmo, +. a Geesa Geoon
officers. Henry Shubert president, Fred
Kuehn vice-mesident, W. W. Powell
secretary. Joseph Melin and James UNI
berPer direct
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15

We have secured the agency for the
Adrian woven wire fence and earnestly
solicit your fence business Our fence
is backed and guaranteed by a reput-
able factory and by us and you will find
it absolutely the best fence on the mar
ket, and second to none. Please call
and permit US to explain the many ad-
vsntages of this fence and you will
leave us your order. Be sure To buy
the Adrian wire fence, the fence with
The Tie that Binds and secure per-
feet fence satisfaction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15

CENSOR, with its increasing subscrip-
ton list and other branches has APP
preciated the necessity of economy in
time and labor-saving machinery, and
this win not be the end Of placing these
conveniences. Another saving in time,
wear and tear of equipment is recorded
with this issue. Heretofore two runs
have been made to print the paper, to-
day ali Is made with one impression.
The public is invited to come in and
saver any Wednesday afternoon late.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15
Branching Out in Theatrical

Ben Brown moving pictures are be
coming very popular throughout the
country. He has two opera tors and
plays all towns on the Kickapoo from
Ontario to Gays Mills, towns or the
Viroqua branch, Southeastern and on
the Burlington from Stoddard to Lynx
-ft;. Tire CENSOR" can assure the
patrons that Ben will use his best Ell
fort to give a first class entertainment
well worthy your patronage.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15
TO THE voTLRS OF VERNON COUNTY

| hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of Superintendent
of Schools of Vernon county, at the
election to be held April A, 1911. If
re. elected to this office shall serve the
interests of the county to the best of
my ability.
Thanking you for past favors and
soliciting your support at the coming
election, am,
Yours respectfully,
HENRY L. GARDNER.
Viroqua, March Z, 1911.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15
Abandons Fa,m for storsksspine

Chas. z Lieur2nce has exchanged his
farm, the old Gilman place, southwest
of Viroqua, with Edward Wig. for a
stock of general merchandise at West
Lima, where he will remoys with his
family in a few days. In the mean
time the business is in charge Of win
Ady. That Mr. Lieurance may be sue
eessful in his new occupation as he was
filling the soil. dsirying and stock rails
ing, friends will wish.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-03-15
a soecisl Medicine Tor Kleney Ailments

Many elderly people have found in
Foley's Kidney Remedy quick relief
and permanent benefit from kidney and
bladder ailments. Isaac N. Regain,
Farmer Mo-, says: "Foley's Kidney
Remedy effected a complete cure in my
case and want others TO know Of it. %
A. ]. johnson.