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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15

There wasn't exactly a financial
panic in the village of Mount Airy,
but 1t amounted to a strong ripple.
1t wasn't because the blacksmith had
failed OF the cooper had decided TO
remove. The miIldam hadn't broken
nor the grocer run out Of kerosene.
1t was simply on account of an old
maid. and the name of that old maid
was Sarah Ann Lee
Miss Lee was krJwn 10 be fairly
well of She was known to be rather
stingy. She was known 10 be so cute
that no tin peddler had ever succeed
ed in cheating her. 1t was kroSn
that she knew thing or two about
finance, and that Wall street had held
out scores of allurements TO her in
vain. While all the rest of Mount
Airy had been trying to solve maya
zine puzzles where premiums of So
were offered. Miss Sarah Ann Lee had
held aloof in contempt
But now Miss Leo had received 3
circular by mail. 1t was typewriter
and confidential II Wa not written
from an office on Wall street. but
from one on Beaver street. Wall
street signified trickery; Beaver
street signified Industry
The Idaho Square Deal Silver Min
ing company had been formed and
stock issued. The Square Deal was
not an experiment. That is, It was
not necessary to go looking over the
big west asking where It was, and as
for being a silver mine instead of
coal, all a man had TO do was to
pick up the solid chunks lying around
the mouth of It, 1t hadn't been dis
covered by an Indian sQuaw while
hunting for her lost papoose, but had
been bought outright from a man who
had dug out all the silver he wanted
and was now willing to give some
one else an opportunity.
Engineers, experts, butchers. UNI
brella members and popcorn mer-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
Hagenbeck Tries Experi~nent Which
Proves Success-6irds Sheltered
Only From Wind.

Berlin.-In Hamburg. a town which
experiences a cold winter, the breed
ing of tropical bird such as the os-
trich has just proved to be not only
possible, but profitable.
In the course of a tour Of the Ger.
man geological gardens DR. Chalmers
Mitchell, seer tary of the British Zoo
logical society. has just paid visit to
Carl Hagenbecks ostrich farm at Ham
burg, in company with Seth Smith.
the zoos curator of birds.
This ostrich farm" said Dr. Mitch
ell. is undoubtedly the most remark
able geological experiment Of modern
times. Mr.. Hagenbeck went 10 tho ex.
perienced manager of an ostrich farm.
and engaged him to stagt a farm.
Where is it to be?' asked tie expert
In Hamburg was the reply The as
tonished manager, though polite, al
most limited his doubts of Mr.. Hagen
beck's sanity"
However, the farm was started on
some bleak fiat f1elds-eight or niue
acres in all-fenced into separate pad
docks and stocked with eighty or
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
IiES[;d5i1I51E7'1 I!
Ee..2E11ILizsss.;lE.

Strong one-year-old vines are most
desirable for planting.
Cultivation win benefit the trees for
few years after setting out.
II the wind blows the mulch on tina
strawberry bed replace It IN a hurry.
Late cultivation in the orchard
means late growth, which may be had
II next winter Is hard one
II is q mistake to cultivate an or
chard on a hillside. Nothing but good
sod will hold the soil there.
The spraying of fruit, which was
practically unknown only few years
ago, Is now a well-developed science.
Whenever large limb is sawed
from the tree the wound should be at
once covered with wax or thick paint
Fruit culture cannot be carried on
successfully without bees to effect fer
tlizatioR through carrying pollen from
one blossom to another.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
Splnsters TO Receive Sum Of MoneJ
on Condition That They shall
Desert spinsterhood.

Pascal Favale, a benevolent gentle
man who has just died In Paris. has
devoted his modest fortune to promot-
ing matrinony The repopulating OF
France was his end in view. He leaves
three sums Of SGT los each to three
spinstcrs on condition that they shall
desert spinsterhood. The list OF ap-
nlicants will close by November Is
next. They must be over sixteen and
under twenty-five. Otherwise no con
ditions whatever are imposed. save
the one essential one that they give
up celibacy. They may be plain or
lovely. unco' guild or fiighty; but they
must marry.
Three names will be drawn by lots
from among those on the list These
three spinsters will then bind them
selves 70 marry o=tore the expiration
Of three years. This gives them ample
time to look around. On their we'd
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
ASYLUM FOR ANTI-KISSERS

ceremony because he did not believe
in kissing. Some one should have
given him a good whipping A kiss is
becoming a rarity nowadays and it is
shame. II is a sign of affection that
cannot be substituted. and it should
live forever
Even mothers do not kiss their
own children as they used to. Per
haps sentiment and affection are not
so great es thsy were in the good old
days. or perhaps mothers think 1t is
too much trouble to kiss their of
spring. think kissing should be just
as popular as ever among young and
old, and I believe an insane asylum is
the place for anti-kissers.
Let our organization approve Of
kissing-nol the society form Of lip
touching-but good old time smacking.
There is no real love where there is
absent the kiss. The husband who
fails to kirs his wife. the mother who
does not kiss her child, the young man
who does rot kiss his sweetheart and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
Woman Brands as Inhuman Boy Who
Fails to "Smack" Sweetheart
Keep Up Old Custom.

Hamilton Square, N. Mrs. Joshua
Eldredge, an aged and well-known res
ident of this town, in addressing the
circle of the Second Reformed church.
declared that she believed the world
would soon come to an end because
many of the old customs have become
extinct. She said that the opposition
70 kissing was ridiculous, but had re
suited in the curtailment Of the prac-
tice.
why, when vas a girl" said Mrs.
Eldridge, st was rarely two women
greeted each other on the street with
out a Kiss. bit nowadays women are
colder and do not consider 1t proper
to kiss an old friend on the street.
Even the young. because Of the
declaration that kissing breeds dis
ease. do not indulge init / recently
learned that a relative Of mine failed
to kiss his bride after the wedding
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
TO ENCOURAGE MA TRLMONY

ding day. provided that II comes to
pass within three years, the G27 los
will be handed to each Of the three
brides. II any or all Of the three
spinsters are still spinsters after the
lapse Of three years the dowry will
be forfeited and fresh candidates cho-
sen by lot. A dowry OF 227 los does
not seem an enormous inducement TO
marriage ard will hardly be enough
to keep house on. Yet the list Of ap-
plicants is said 10 be already a fair
one and # well may be quite long
one By November Is.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15

says Parks Floral Magazine. The
Ylant becc large with age. and
should be Stated into larger pot or
vase as 1t grows. The branches win
often grow three or four feet long.
branching and making a graceful and
BEAUTIFUL display II viii grow In y
rSeh, well-drained soil. II should ha ,
a season of rest once year. at whie p
time some of the branches will tur
yellow. and should be cut back.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15

New York.--The third-class cruiser
Detroit, recently sold by the United
States government, will not form the
nucleus Of Mexican insurgent feet
as reported by the Mexican junta in
New Orleans, but viii close It's sea
days as an oil barge at the end Of a
tow line. This is the statement made
by officials OF the company which
bought the Detroit
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
Fowl Returns Los. lem.

Saratoga. N. WHILE preparing
a fowl for dinner Mrs. Joseph 3. Nc.
Connell, wife OF former New YORK
mail carrier. opened the crop and dis.
covered a diamond worth SIS. which
had been lost By her mother, Mrs.
K V. Lutz Of Gutenberg. n. j.. while
visiting her daughter in the summer
The loss occurred during a visit 70
the Mcconnell chicken yard
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
GROW ASPARAGUS SPRENeERl
Tubers With Sprout May Be Taken
OFF for Propagation Without In.
jury TO the Plant.

Mrs. Speok of Washinton state sends
a spray of the asparagus sprengeri
plant. asking its name. and If the remov-
al Of some of its little tubers will injure
it. The clump can be divided. or the
trbers with a sprout may be taken
of for propagation without injury, or
the single tubers may be removed, but
they will not form plants unless an
eye or sprout is taken with them,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
Atomlzer Used in Dairy.

Monclair, N IA New Jersey
dairyman recently was brought to a
realization of the presence of dust in
his otherwise perfectly appointed
barn. Thereupon he ordered that the
tail of each COW be sprayed with an
atomizer containing filtrated water.
Now when the cows sweep their tails
while the milking is under way there
is no likelihood of their switching the
communicating dust into the pals.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
TO PLANT TREES CORRECTLY
planting Board Is Of Great Convent.
enee Where Base Lines Have
Been Established.

A good method is to establish base
lines at right angles on say the south
and east sides OF the ground and
measure accurately the distance and
drive a peg exactly where each trse
is to stand A planting board is nee
essary. Prior to removing the peg
where a tree is to stand place the
board on the ground, letting the CEN
trail notch inclose the peg Stakes
for the purpose are pushed in the
ground through the holes at each end
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
Planting Board.

OF the board. The hole at one end is
large enough TO permit OF lifting that
end Of the board without Withdrawing
the stake This being done, and the
board swung around out Of the way
the opening for the -oots is dug. Now
the board is swung back in It's first
position. BY inserting The stem OF the
tree in the notch It occupies the posi-.
ton marked originally by the peg.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
Nv. ia. tnr the rsIsphons.

GeciI was accustomed tc hearing his
mother telephone for nearly every
thing she needed. One day as he en-
tered the pantry little mouse scam.
pered across the floor. Very much
frightened, he Jumped up and down
screaming "oh, mother, phone for
the cat. Please phone for the catl"-
Success Magazine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
Wlnessp Apples.

Stayman WinesaD apples attract at
tention everywhere, II seems to have
practically no faults as a commercial
variety. One Of tho best points,
though not often mentioned, is that
1t hangs well to the tree. II also comes
into bearing very early, which ia an
important point commercially.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15

When properly sprayed. the fruit
comes from the trees In perfect TN
dition. unmarked by any insects or
worms. The work is done by small
pumps operated by gasoline engines.
in the larger orchards. The appara-
tus is hauled from tree to tree, and
an artificial shower started.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
WANTS THOUSANDS OF CATS
Rancher in State of Washington viii
Use Them in Kidding His
Orchards of Pests.

Spokane, Wash.-Albert ]. Randall.
a rancher of Okanogan county. Wash.
who recently placed an order for 900
cats with S. S. Gilbert of Sharon. Pa,
is receiving his mail in barrels at Con
conully these days. The writer's, who
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
Potash Produces Peaches.

Peach trees like potash A tree
growing In the rear of the kitchen
got the soapsuds for many years. 1t
made twice the growth of the peach
trees in the orchard. although these
grew In naturally better soil and had
good cultivation and fertilization, The
"soapsud" tree never had an offyear
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
Removing Evergreen Trees.

Evergreen trees and shrubs are
much easier to remove than fruit and
dec.duous trees. as they have great
number of fibrous roots growing close
to the main root: both the other class
of trees haze most of their feeding
roots extending some distance out
from tho body of the tree.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
Much Spraying Needed.

No careful grower Of fruit allows
his trees to come TO the bearing stage
without spraying them several times
during the season. He must under
stapd just when 70 do the sprayiD z
ana the reason for making the applica-
tons to the trees, for blind work is of
little avail.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
curranss and eooseberrIes.

One great advantage currants and
gooseberries have over many other
small fruits is that they are not so
perishable. The life of a ripe straw
berry is about "a hours. OF a cyIrrant
"a days or more. During all OF this
time they are edible.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15

A little strawy manure strewn over
the berry beds. and over the roots Of
the berry bushes. will do much to
keep them from starting too early in
the spring, and TO preserving their
greatest vitality
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15

Paris.-Seventeen French warships
of all ages, shapes and sizes were
sold at auction at Toulon. The total
sum realized was $4,000. Among the
ships sold was the wreck of the Jena.
The cruiser Richelieu, which cost
$6.OO0,0O0, was sold for $4,000 to a
merchant from Amsterdam.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15

the woman who neglects to kiss her
woman friend as a greeting, believe
are inhunan and have ice-chilled
hearts
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15

Apple trees live TO great age In
Maine and all Of New England. but
never get to any great size. In the
latter they are very much like the Pa
cifc coast states
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15

Growth Makes Finely Figured Woods,
flow of moisture before II reaches the
full length OF the trunk. This causes
an enlarged butt and irregular
fiber, These irregular growths pro.
luce the most beautifully dressed
lumber.
The evening world., 1911-01-27

Albany young Mr.. Friedman has claimed
that In his STAND against sheohan ha
represents The sentiment. o: tho Dsmo-
Gratis % his distr!c, aad O. his district
organization, TN n,os, active meinsers
o. tho csgeola Cub dispute fr!edinan's
statement: and sHert that taey cen dig
prove 81,
Thornas r. Rush. a lawyer, who was
recently given a job worth all the way
from $4,000 to $4,000 q year by Gov.
Dix, les leader Of tho Twcnty-ninth Dis
tarlct. lilo was responsible for the nomi-
nation of Friedman for the Assembly.
II Is charged by the straightout organi-
cation men In the club that Rush has
MOI: brought any pressure to bear On tho
Assembiyman and they want tho club
to TAX action.
Thus far the leader has refused to call
a special meeting OF the club to discuss
the Friedman matter. 1t Is the plan of
the organization men to hold a meeting
and formally expei Friedman.
Rush's law partner IL Montgomery
Hare. an ardent Shepard man. While
Rush protests that he favors majority
rule In the organization and IL for
Sheehan for that reason, II Is charged
that Hare's influence has prevented him
from calling the desired meeting to dis
cipline Friedman.
Considerable pressure was brought TO
The evening world., 1911-01-27
CARNEGIE TRUST
DIRECTORS ABSENT
COLLECTING ASSETS
Whereabouts of Cummins,
Reichman and Condor Re-
vealed by Stanchfield.
COMING A SOON.
Liabilities May Reach $780,
600, and Their Creditors
Will Share Alike.
COMING BACK SOON.

John y. stanchfield to-day cleared up
the mystery concerning tho where
abouts OF william J. Cummins. Joseph
b. Reichmann n Martin J. Condor.
who formed the active group in the
Carnegie Trust Company. and who have
not been accessible since the failure OF
that institution Jan. Z.
Observation-Disclosures Whitman has an
nounced that nc Is investigating Ger
tain transactions in that institution
with the purpose OF presenting possible
Irregularities to the Grand Jury.
"Messrs. Cumnins. R~eichmann and
Condor have been engaged in marshall
ling their assets with a view 10 turn
ing them over 10 a committee OF cred
itors.'' said Mr.. ~Stanchheld.
These gentlemen expect TO have
their assets administered for the bene-
Mt Of all OF their creditors" he added.
1T II their intention that all OF the
creditors shall share alike"
Asked IL the liabilities of the Cum
Minis group would aggregate 81. 500. 900.
AR. stanchhcid said:
Not rs individuals. but counting in
their liabilities in corporations they
might reach that nsurc. As the gentle
men In question n not as yet COM
pleted their financial statement. I can
not speak with any degree OF accuracy
ne to how much they owe
Nessrs. Reichmann and Cummins are
understood TO be in Chicago. while Mr..
Condor has been In Nashville. All are
expected 20 be back In New York City
by the flrst OF next week. Mr.. Cummins
lives At the Holland House. Mr.. Con.
.3s Ass>'a residsnce At Pelham Manor
anl Or. Reichmann's residence b No.
81 West seventy-ninth street.
Among the corporations controlled By
the so-called Cummins crowd arc the
Tennessee Packing Company. a large
meat enterprise at Nashville. Tenn,
aud the Piatt Iron Works OF Dayton.
Ohio. the latter employing upward oil
5000 persons.
! Nr. Cummins was also interested IN
score OF lesser corporations. while Mr.
Condor was president OF the American
snuR Company. and rated q millionaire
A daughter Of Mr.. Cummins married q
500 OF Mr.. Condor. Mr.. Rsiohmann
We formerly connected with ssveral
Subsidiary corporations of the STANDARD
OIL
cunmias. Condor and Rsichmann WE'RE
dlreotors OF the Carnegie Trust Com.
pany end the principal members OF the
executive committee Of that institution.
The evening world., 1911-01-27

bear upon Leader Rush to-day and he
~mayssummon members 4 the Osceola
Club Tor n conference tomorrow night.
j., J. Conway, a director In the o.
ceols Club and u former vice-pres,dcnt
OF the equalization. IL one OF the lead
ers In the movement to have the sonti-
ment Of tho district expressed on the
Senatorial question.
"Assemblyman Friedman II a very
young nan said Mr.. Conway to-day.
and took but little active interest IN
organization matters In the district
prior TO his nomination and election.
SIN he ought to know that as an or
eaniznticn man. he Is bound by the or
ganlzation rules.
Mo Is utterly mistaken whom no says
that he represents the sentiment of tho
Democratic voters of the Twenty-ninth
District In his opposition 20 Mr.. Shsehan.
But for tho organization Mr.. Friedman
would never have got to Albany. aud II
he wants to run counter to the wishes
OF the Organization we believe that the
organization should show him that II
has no further use for him."
The evening world., 1911-01-27
PANAMA CANAL LAWS.

WASHINGTON. Jan. IA reminder
~ the nearness OF tho opening of the
Panama Canal to traffic Is afforded by
the latest issue OF the Canal Record,
Just received here. which contains In the
form OF an appendix. or supplement. the
Laws Governing Navigation of the
Panama Canal" The regulations follow
those In force in the Sucz Canal and
prescribe with minute detail the lights
TO be carried by all craft, signals to be
given by whistle and otherwise, and
courses to be held by approaching water
craft.
These laws were prepared on the 18TH
mus and were approved by Secretary
Dickinson on Dec. 81 last. The need for
them has already become apparent ow-
ing to the growing use by shipping OF
the approaches to the Canal.
The evening world., 1911-01-27
ssFontoon" Peacock Dead,

CHICAGO. Jan. e7.-Robert Peacock.
known among veterans OF the civil war
as "Pontoon' Peacock, died yesterday
after \ years illness at his residence
ere. Mr.. Peacock was a member OF the
amous "Sturges Rifles" He had charge
Of the force which laid the corduroy road
and built bridges across the Chlcahom.
my Swamps. which enabled Gen. Frank.
lin to cross and fortify Malvern Hills.
The feat earned for the constructor the
nickname Of "Pontoon' Peacock.
The evening world., 1911-01-27
Winter Coats. Formerly s29.75, a
Coats

Clearance Of entire stock OF Junior Goats,
suitable for dress and school wear. made Of
all popular materials, with smart tailored.
shawl or notch collar and lining OF velvet.
i IS :. q +, 1 ss:!.. f Ss;: $500
merry to $l5. 90. ....,..
The evening world., 1911-01-27
THINKS $4,000 TOO MUCH.
Bailey Protests Against Higher
Pay for Presidents Secretary.

WASHINGTON. Jan. . n. - "It tbs
President needs that klnd OF a Score
tary, the country needs tome other
kline OF a President"
With this sharp criticism Senator
Bailey laoe yesterday protested against
the salary o; the secretary 20 the Presi-
dent being increased from ~, 900 to s1o,-
GOO a year. Tho Increase. he said. would
give the secretary . per cent. more
salary than a Senator of the United
States receives, and more than Is paid
a Judge OF the Circuit Court. lie
thought IL unseemly that such prefer.
ence should be shown.
Mr.. Bailey demanded a roll call on
the amendment. II was adopted. IS to
a.
The evening world., 1911-01-27
DISC0RD IN Club
after FRIEDMAN
BOLTS SHEEHAN
Some Osceola Members Peev-
ish Because Assemblyman
Stick to Albany Insurgents.

Thcre is nothing but discord in the
Osceola Club. the Tamany organization
OF the T~wenty-ninth Assembly District.
This Ia the district that sent Harold II.
Friedman to the Assembly, and Harold
IS the only Tammany legislator who re-
fused to SO into the caucus and commit
himself 90 vote for William +. Sheehan
for Senator.
In interviews which he has given in
The evening world., 1911-01-27

Gussie Hobler Is going TO realize her
ambition and get married. Her engage
ment vas announced last May. but the
truant officer came for her and took
her back to school. because she was
only fifteen. So. although she had put
on long dresses with n train. and had
piled her hair up on top OF her head
after the best fashion OF Grand street,
The evening world., 1911-01-27

Miss Helen Monaghan Of spsklne.
wash, will chrlsten the vessel ohs
IL a sister OF the late gnsisn sshn
H. Monaghan. In whose hener me NV
vessei will be named,
Ensign Monaghan was killed Atssns
the samosn troubles Ok 1929, when
forces from American and british naval
vessels were landed on the is'ah6s'
The evening world., 1911-01-27

she had TO so back to arithmetic and
history.
Now Gussie 10 sixteen Ind beyond
the dictate OF the law, so she has sent
invitations to the principal OF school
No. 10, Miss Adeline Simpson, and her
last two teachers to attend her we'd
ding. which Is going to be a grand af-
fair at Vienna Hall tomorrow night.
The bridegroom will be Morris Seigel.
The evening world., 1911-01-27
Legal Han on Cigarettes.

CARSON. New. jan. 27.-The State
Senate yesterday passed a bill making
IL unlawful to sell or give cigarettes or
cigarette papers to any man. woman or
child In the State of Nevada.
The evening world., 1911-01-27
LAUNCH NEW DESTROYER.
Monaghan Named for Ensign
Killed In ramoan Tishttpa.

| WASHINGTON, Jan, a7.-The torpedo
boat destroyer Monaghan will be
launched nj the plant o: the Newport
News Shlpbuildlns Company Feb. IS.