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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-04-10
chlcaqosn Taken for $4,000 Theft,

Sioux City. Ia.-Paul Fleming of Chi
cage was arrested at the Northwest
ern station in connection with the
theft Of $4,000 in notes Marcel 30 in
Chicago. Aida T. X. Parkinson was
the complainant The arrest was made
on request OF the Chicago police.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-04-10

New York.-It was admitted here
that all efforts TO discover a win
which might have been left by John
Arbuckle. the millionaire sugar and
coffee merchant. who died last week
IN Brooklyn. had been unsuccessful.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-04-10
lanan Greet. eaaen.Powell.

Tokyo, Japan--The Yokohama boy
scouts. comprising several nationsli-
ties, welcomed General Baden-Powell,
founder of the organization. on his ar
rival In their city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-04-10

A Chicago judge has decided that
the practice of tipping Is Illegal and
un-American But It takes more than
the strong arm OF the law TO release
a down.trodden ration from the tyran
ny of custom
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-04-10
wlll Sin. 2o.noo Maple rrees.

AltoSsa, Pa-To encourage the ad-
vancement Of horticulture. William f.
Gable Of this city will distribute 10000
silver ls.Aple trees among children of
the public schools this month.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-04-10
en land for NornnI $500.

La Crosse. The state board OF
normal regents have purchased
large tract. including all land with
in a radius of two blocks of ~ Nor
NAL school here Il is planned to
build two large dormitories
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-04-10
claims vermont for Roosevel,.

New York.-Seuator Joseph NJ Dix.
on, head Of the Roosevelt national
committee, reached New York On his
way 10 Vermont and issued a state
ment claiming "a at&te for Roosevelt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-04-10
- . Rnn - 60.

Milwaukee. Congressman W J.
Cary announces that he VIII again
seek the republican nomination for
congress in the Fourth district
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-04-10
Roh - omce sac.

Freeport ul.-Burgiars plew up the
safe OF the pose ONCE at Albany. Wis.
,urec $500 u cash and escaped on
4 haudCar
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-04-10
- nrlrnde vnteran nnad.

Fond du Lac w A. Reader. civil
war veteran and one Of the members
Of Brigs famous Iron brigade is
dead
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-04-10
pauauksa Hotel Man Dead.

Pewaukee.-John Zaun. for over
twenty-five years landlord of Zaun's
hotel here, is dead, aged 50.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-04-10

w 80 ASF we oofS m 6tue
Appleton Olive drab overcoats
are being issued 70 the entire Wis
eonsin National guard To replace the
old blue cape garments
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-04-10
FOUR SENATORS SWORN N
Rattle for Seats Probably Be Last in
CONGRESS.

Washington = Four senate seats
were raffied with all the dignity
of the nations highest legislative
body. Galleries which were crowded
70 their limit and double row of rep
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-12
Work for Social Center.

One OF the first announcements
from the new Omaha city council is
that the city hall will be opened as
q social center" where people may
congregate TO discuss any problem
that does not involve partisan ques-
tons. This implies that Omaha needs
a social center. and opens the ques-
tion as to Just what service may be
rendered by such an institution.
The name itself suggests the serv-
ice, and the restriction placed upon
the use of the city hall for public
meetings indicates the function. A
place where gatherings may be held
for the consideration Of questions Of
common interest by the people ought
10 be of much service, and Il may be
questioned il political debates cannot
properly be elassed among the per
MISSILE subjects. Nothing can be Of
greater interest to the people Of any
community than the character Of the
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-12

government, and that depends very
largely upon the politics Of the men
who make up tina. government.
But the social center can have a
larger use than this. It may be made
the distributing point for much OF
detailed Information on points Of
municipal housekeeping, concerning
which the average citizen is not espe-
cially well informed. Problems Of adj
ministration may be discussed in de-
tail; questions of importance in this
line are continually being set before
the public. and only too frequently
In a one-sided or distorted form. so
that the voters are often called upon
to act without definite knowledge Of
what they are acting upon. Mistakes
that are costly have followed upon
the lack of general Information con-
corning the problems Of city govern
ment. These might be avoided II
the social center were doing Its full
work.
And, what 10 even greater. much
ill-considered criticism of public Off
cials might not be heard II the people
only know more of what the prob
lens are that are to be met. The
social center can easily be made the
means Of dispeiiins narrowness of
view among the citizens.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-12
Mothers Day.

Mothers day was first generally
observed in 1908, The observance
becomes more extensive over the
country each year. The idea OF the
day is that all Americans shall give
special thought and veneration to
their mothers on this day and that
the sentiment shall receive express
sion in the pulpit and the press. I'm
derneath this idea must lie the
thought OF the need for such an ap-
peal. But can that BET Was 1t
found necessary here In America to
devise e day OF general celebration
In order to get mep and women and
boys and girls to think more Of
mother? 1t is very doubtful. The
sentiment Is all right; II is inspiring
to manhood. refreshing ever to that
sense Of obligation to the one who
bore him without which no man is
worthy the name. but that is yet
quite another matter from saying
that Americas love for mother had
ebbed to an extent that made such an
organized appeal as this at all neces-
sary. Only in the sense that this is
to be an occasion upon which a
mother-loving race shall unitedly
manifest its affection does the day
find Its deepest Significance. The
richest libation Of mother love is
poured out upon the private altar,
after all. not the public. betokened
by It's outward insignia Of roses or
ribbons. As long, though, as we
have the habit Of celebrating and set
aside days for 50 many purposes. 1t
seems but fitting that az a people
we shall spare one day in the year
for this hallowed cause. for mothers
sake.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-12
largest Business in History.

This startling statement is made
by the Wall Street Journals Boston
correspondent:
The United States Is probably now do
Ing the largest business In Its history.
Startling, because OF the current
talk Of business being partially par
alyzed. The Journal explains that
this great activity may not be so
manifest because the corporate
profits are not commensurate with
the gross sales. But corporate
profits do not furnish the sole index
TO a healthfui volume OF trade. The
less conspicuous manufacturer and
merchant, the one OF whose profits
the public Is not kept constantly in
Termed. is doing business on large
scale with generous dividends. and
be is helping to keep the balance OF
trade as It should be. The boot and
shoe trade. for instance. is thriving
extensively. The Wall Street Jour
nal is authority for the statement
that one Of the largest manufacturers
In the country Is considering notify
ing his customers that he can accept
no more orders for delivery during
the next six months.
Pretty good evidence Of prosperity
that. Here Is more: The Steel cor
poration, with the government after
Ii, 10 yet running s5 per cent OF Its
full force OF plants, although, &C
cording to official statements. II ia
making smaller profits than ever be-
fore. And while railroad expenses
are high and railroads are not per-
mitted as yet to advance rates, some
Of them are showing encouraging In
cresses. The wabash. In the process
Of reorganization, shows a gain for
April which. while not great. points
In the right direction. These condi.
lions, in the face Of large crops to
come and fair prospects, make the
present year full OF hope.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-12
The Maritime Convention.

Congress has given prompt APP
proval of the presidents recopnen-
dalton that he be empowered to call
q convention Of the maritime nations
OF the world to provide a uniform
system OF laws governing ocean
travel. The convention 10 TO be held
in Washington at q date a. early as
possible.
This grows out OF the Titanic dis
aster and represents the general do
termination to preclude as far as hu-
man wisdom and skill can the posi-
bility Of another such tragedy. II Ia
the one action that could. with great
est good, have been taken as q con-
sequence Of the calamity. So far az
known II has the cooperation OF all
the other powers. This being true,
II should be an easy matter to reach
an agreement upon rules to be OBJ
served by all seafaring vessels In the
future.
The immense volumes OF informa-
ton obtained by the senate investiga'
tion will be OF inealculable advantage
to the maritime conference. Despite
European criticism OF the methods
employed In this inquiry. the result
are what the COMMITTEES was after
and II becomes 4 ease where the
means have entirely justified the
ends. and no person or interest scent
to have been injured. either. The
inquiry has brought to light delin'
quencies In the equipment and man
agement Of ocean vessels which are
astounding. II has pointed out man,
faults and shortcomings. and this will
guide the conference in drafting III
system of laws. BY the time THU
conference has completed Its work 4
should be reasonably possible to gov
ern even the money lust that ride,
the seas and which Is largely respon'
sible for the mania that sacrifice,
safety for comfort and luxury.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-12
Methods Of Methodism.

When the committee of the Meth
odist general conference reported In
favor OF modification of the disci-
pline Of the church as regards amuse.
ment. 1t took q step ahead. II is not
to the discredit Of the church that
1t has chung with tenacity to what
has seemed to many OF its most de-
yout and consistent members one oil
the fundamentals OF its faith. Meth
odism has been one Of the joyous
types Of religion; Its followers have
taken no gloomy outlook on life. have
not been borne down by pessimistic
notions Of either the here or the here
after. But they have had pronounced
and well defined ideas as to just what
form their worldly pleasures should
assume. To a large degree these
ideas have worn the color of the
times under which Methodism was
born.
In John wesley's day much was
considered by the devout as repre-
hensible that Is now looked upon as
harmless. foolish, perhaps. but not
intrinsically bad. Wesley, himself.
found that much OF the religion Of
his day brought gloom and not Joy
into the world. He set about to
make the task OF devotion one OF
love and not Of dread. to bring a
little Of the light Of the Promised
Land into the daily life Of people on
earth, and he succeeded. His prob
lem was to fix standard Of morals
sufficiently rigid to hold his follow
ers to lines Of right conduct and at
the same time not deny to them such
pleasures as he found reasonable. He
excluded from his list of permitted
pleasures such as he considered
harmful indulgence. leaving much to
the conscience OF the individual. and
his inhibition has prevailed even to
this day.
But the conditions OF life have
made much advance since the day OF
John Wesley. and the thought of his
church has gone forward with the
general movement. Just az other
churches have found It expedient to
work notable emendations in their
creeds, 30 now Methodism will be
made better and more attractive by
the alterations that are proposed In
the discipline. Certain forms OF
amusement once considered inner
entity wicked are now commonly In
dulged. and with no harm. and the
action OF the church in lifting its ban
on some is In line with progress OF
q reasonable sort. Methodism will be
made the stronger for the change
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-12
T0ILIG MOTHERS.

George Lovejoy in Boston Transcript.
The husband may pirate Of the strenuous
He holds in the battle Of life.
But he seems to lose sight-when he talks
OF the fight
OF the place that is held by his wifel
OF the plodding on-on-all the hours OF
the day,
From morn until setting Of sun:
OF the ceaseless toil-from which all men
woman's work, that is never. no, done,
OF the household labOts in this, and in
Which fall to her lot every day;
That WEAKNESS bring, with its burden
and sting.
That sleep often drives not away
No change In the tiresome grind,
Which. say what you will to belittle II,
Is unlike any other you'll flndl
No time for "vacation"-no leisure for
rest .....
None to take her place ever ali. mel
"on duty" perforce-since It's natural. Of
Course
Yes, always zen duty" to bel
Don't think, o you husbands-you men
Every y0 morn sS io to the tasks tina. await,
That you-you slone-as load.bearers are
known Ls.. .
on the rough road Of life some call
fate!
Remember the wives you are leaving be-
hind.
Who stay without murmur to take
Their "brunt" In the strife-in the battle
OF life
And who do II, God knows, for loves
sakel
Let their lips feel your kisses in SYM
pathy true, --.. ...---
Lift prayer that a blessing may come
To those load-bearers, to. the loving
wives who
Are toiling, yes. toiling at homel
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-12
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY BILL.

Boston Transcript: II Is big and POSI-
tive step In advance to improve the con-
dition Of labor In Interstate commerce in
relation to Its many and serious risks
Of accident which may at any hour leave
the employee helpless and his family with
out resource unless liability Of the en-
pioyers IL determined by law.
Phiiadelphia Record: The bin amounts
to an Insurance Of all employees against
injuries. without reference to contrib
utory negligence. fellow servant or other
legal qualifications. II would provide
medical attendance for the injured man
and q scale Of compensation. Ike that
framed by the casualty companies.
Indianapolis News: When the bill was
presented to the senate II was generally
regarded as favorable alike to employer
an. employeL Since then there have been
protests In such numbers that fifteen
senators. on the final vote. took their
stand against the bill although some are
known for the most part to be favorable
to employers liability.
Springfield Republican: The United
states senates large majority In favor
Of the workmen.s compensation bin Is an
encouraging sigh of progressiveness in
that body. The bin psssed had been care
fully considered By stspecial commission
appointed to invesdgateS the subject. IL
bad been endorsed also 81 the National
Civic federation and prominent labor
leaders. President Taft is on record as
favoring IT. The bin t,aght to pass the
house and become . hw At this session.
thus demonstrating that legislation OF
this character can - secured.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-12

Senator William Alden Smith has
come far from satisfying the British
press In his conduct as chairman Of
the Titanic investigation. In fact.
many British papers find little satis-
faction In either the personnel or
character Of this investigation. yet
some do. The London saturday.Re-
view. typically anti-Ameriean In its
criticism, and cynical. too. refers to
Senator Smith a. "a clustering ig-
noramus" and AN ignorant bully"
II holds him up to contumely for his
alleged ignorance Of nautical end
other things and makes all manner
81 fun of the inquiry. which the
United States senate. through q COM
mittee Of Its members. has conducted
into this most titanic Of tragedies out
Of which the British owner Of Brit
ish ship escapes safe and sound.
In the face OF this manifest preiu-
dice. Americans have q right to as
sumo Ton general principles. first.
that Britain doeth all things well
and on the specific principle, last.
that It viii do exceeding well In this
particular easel that the men and
methods of the London Investigation
win be above reproach or question.
But we learn In this connection that
the man selected as the chairman and
chief inaaisitor Of the London COM
mission Is none other than Lord
Mersey, famed for the hand he took
In whitewashing the Jameson raid
case. Not alone Americans. but fair
minded Britons. anxious for q square
deal and q genuine Investigation Of
the Titanic affair. deplore this selec-
ton. The Nation Of London sup
poses Lord Mersey TO have talent
for WITHDRAWING a delinquent. as he
was accused OF doing in the Jameson
raid inquiry" Expressing the belief
that Mersey Is the wrong man for
the place. the Nation adds:
The Jameson committee was perhaps
the greatest exploit IN hushsng-up vhief
this country ever achieved.
Our senatorial inquiry probably
was not all Il might have been. but
II used no whitewash. and when all
the circumstances are considered. ths
necessity for prompt and vigorous
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-12

Governor Aldrich is approaching
the penitentiary problem from the
right angle. 1t Is not so much a
question Of what has been done as Of
what is to be done for the safe keep
Ing and welfare Of convicts In Ne
brsska. The state owes q duty to
itself in this regard that has been
neglected. Nebrsska's penitentiary
has been a scandal from Its very In
eeption and should no longer be toll
Grated as such. Governor Aldrich
will doubtless be able to make de-
tailed recommendations to the next
legislature. and the lawmakers
should be ready to receive and con-
slider these to the end that q better
prison and better prison methods be
adopted.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-12
SECULAR SHOTS AT THE PULPIT

Chicago Inter Ocean. The Methodists
set forth great truth In the words:
Compulsory good behavior is not the en-.
sence Of religion"
Brooklyn Eagle: VIII the price Of the
alter seats SO up from an extra demand
II the Methodist church lifts the ban on
play-goingf II 90. let Us protest In ad.
vance against the change
Indianapolis News: When the Methods,
conference set apart May u "as q day
for fasting. humiliation and prayer" did
IL forget that May Il is ia be Mother
day" and that mother would probably
like a changer
Minneapolis Journal: The advancement
OF the years plays pranks with the best
Of US and Rev. Joseph N. Buckley, editor
OF the New York Christian Advocate. Il
one Of the very best. To the venerable
tribune Of Methodism. who has applied
militant tactics to all the problems OF
the church for forty years was denied al
the opening Of the current quadrennial
conference the chairmsnship OF the com.
At@ANeNN va Sbt@~Sf1A@Js "a SodhStE mai
was selected and TO Or. Buckley was
handed less strenuous position on the
committee on foreign missions.
Baltimore American; According to the
episcopal report at the Methodist general
conference the growth Of the denomlna-
ton has been but per cent. which the
bishops declare to be far from credltable.
Nor Is II satisfying to the Metho6ists
that their gain has been In excess Of
that Of many other denominations. some
Of which have been stationary or are
suffering actual losses. II is interesting
to be told. as this report declares. that
during the last year not less than 10000
members Of the Methodist church have
been dropped from the roll of the
churches because Of removal and failure
to transfer their membership.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-12
People and Events

Without hesitation or mental reserva-
ton Colonel Henry watterson proclaims
Champ Clark's the official bandwagon
for Kentuckisns.
A system OF premiums for advance
payment Of taxes started week-lons
bargain rush TO the treasurer's office in
New York City last week.
A New Jersey man has recovered SIS. 81
for the alienation Of his wife's affections,
Heretofore $500 has been considered the
limit or heartaches. Cost of living Is
on the jump in New Jersey as elsewhere.
The ail-pervading atmosphere of politi-
cal strife Is undoubtedly responsible for
the ungallant charge that Scent hats
were common in the New York suffrage
parade, Politics is no respector OF per
sons.
The strawberry season In the Ozarks Il
In full bloom and about 800 carloads viii
be shipped, radiating joy and shortcake
In surrounding states, This year Mis-
souri, moves up several pegs In berries
and politicians.
DR.. WI Tng-fang Is coming back for
his third term az Chinese ambassador to
the United States. Just now the doctor
is an exemplary progressive. having shed
his queue and substituted modern raimeni
for flowing robes.
Massachusetts delegation to the demo-
cratic national convention puts out q
wierd roar against quartering four to q
room In Baltimore hotels. As expert.
enced kickers the Bostonians must have
more room for exercise.
Miss Lillian T. wilkins has Just been
appointed customs inspector for the
port OF Boston. She Is native OF Lynn
field Center, Mass, and succeeds Mrs
Jennie N. southworth. who held the posi-.
ton for more than twenty-five years.
The promised boost in the price Of fine
writing paper Is based on the philan.
thropic theory that cheapness OF writine
material fattens breach of promise yer,
Dict Besides. the papermakers need the
money more than heart-broken maidens
Faithfulness as domestic has wor
Minnie Mehl a fortune. For fourteen
years she has been a servant in the home
John E. Kinney Of Fairhaven, Conn,
and 1t became known that the entir,
Kinney estate has been bequeathed tc
her. ..
Abdul Balm. leader Of the Bahnite cult
Of Persia, Ia expounding the doctrines oi
the tribe In New York A goodly portion
Of the impressive features OF Mr.. Bahr
are yelled with set Of long fiowins
whiskers rivaling the finest crop ever
cultivated in Kansas. In appearance and
dress he resembles the chrome prints Of
ancient prophets.
The second discovery Of short measure,
and plugged weights in Brooklyn mar,
ket forces inspectors to the conclusion
that confiscation and destruction OF
crooked implements of trade are moi
specifics for the disease. A suitable sea.
son Of rest and meditation in Jail, IN,
inspectors believe, would help straighter
out crooked dealers
Mrs Charles II. Havenor is the second
woman to enter the field of base bal
owners. AS her husbands heir she in.
herited the Milwaukee American associa
ton base bali club. Mrs. Havenor ha,
Just been elected president and TREASURED
OF the club by the directors and she de
ciares that she will devote her time and
enersies to making II a success.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-12

Our good friend. Edgar Howard.
who doubtless speaks by the book.
having had experience. says that the
Nebraska law which limits the
amount Of money a candidate can
spend In his campaign puts Q pre-
MUM on perjury, and calls for Its re-
peal. The sad feature Of the situa-
ton is that this Law Is not unique In
Nebraska Our statute books con-
tain q number Of Just such laws. and
others are threstened.