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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
DU POINT IS ATTACKED
ON THE SENATE FLOOR
Senator Reed Urges Passage Of Reso-
luton to investigate Delaware
Mans Election.

Washington.-The United States
senate is considering the adyisa-
bility of investigating the title of
another of its members to the seat
he ocenpies-Henry A. Du Pont Of
Delaware. Senator Reed OF Missouri
is responsible for the attention the
senate is giving TO this matter. He
made a speech which he urged the
passage of his resolution to investi-
gate the election of Senator Du Pont.
He cited accusations made by Della
ware citizens in an effort TO prevent
the appointment of C. P. Swain as
United States marshal for Delaware.
as constituting sufficient facts to war
rae the Du Pont investigation.
These citizens" said Senator Reed.
charged: First. that Swain bore the
common and general reputation. of a
persistent vote-buyer and election cor
ruptionist; second. that on November
4, 1910. a meeting was held in the Of
hce OF Harry A. Du Pont and T. Cole
man Du Point. at which between $780,
coo and 100000 was distributed for the
purpose of corrupting the electorate
OF the state, and that an additional
$4,000 was to be given out; third.
that Swain took $4,000 of this money
in $40 gold pieces to Bridgeville. that
1t was then carried to Philadelphia
and changed into bills in convenient
form. that on election day an office
was actually opened and a secretary
appointed who kept set of books and
the money was actually paid out in
brides to the corrupt vote of that
precinct.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

You wouldn't think OF IT. perhaps:
but the indianapolis News says that
now Is the best time TO swat the flies
II will help you TO keep warm. You
may have 20 hunt for them in the dark
corners of the cellar. up near the cell.
ing Climb a stepladder. carrying a
cup OF soapsuds Ia cue hand cloth
In the other. and brush the torpid in
sects into the cup. Every fly killed
now means reduction OF the fly pest
next summer measured by the fiy's
enormous capacity for increase and
multiplication, But there Is one thing
the Indianapolis News neglects to sug.
gest, and that is that strenuous Fly
swatters, following the stepladder re-
cipe would do we'll TO be very careful.
II isn't the most difficult thing in the
world TO fall of a stcpladder and come
to as much confusion as is intended
for the n.y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
BLOW FOR PACKERS.
Judge Orders Minutes of National
Company's Meeting Read.

Chicago-Federal Judge George A.
Carpenter placed a weapon in the
hands of the government when
he decided that records of meetings
of the directors of the National Pack
ing company between 1907 and 1910,
were competent evidence against the
meat packers.
Ferdinand Sulzberger, president Of
Sulzberger & Sons company, success
sors TO Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
company, told of attending the old
packers pool meetings every Tuesday
afternoon, il the Office Of Attorney A.
H. Veeder in Chicago. from 1898 to
1902.
He named the ten defendants. and
said that they attended the pool meet
ing at different times The witness
said that Armour q Co.. Swift g. Co..
Morris & Co
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
GET READY FOR THE CANAL.
Importance of Opening Of Panama
Route Pointed Out.

Providence. r. l. Necessity of
preparing for the opening of the
Panama canal was emphasized by
John Bartlett. director-general of the
Pan-American Union. in an address
before the Town Criers. an organiza-
ton of New England business men.
There is a tendency" he said.
among the great manufacturing ex-
porting and importing interests. not
only OF New England but of all the
United States, to talk about the bene-
fits which will come from the canal
without taking actual steps to pre-
pare for it. This is a mistake which
will cause much disappointment and
loss to the country after the canal
is opened to the shipping world"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
T. r. PROMISED NOT TO RUN
Washington Newspaper Accuses Col
onel of Breaking Pledge.

Washington. - That Colonel Roose-
welt broke faith with President
Taft in announcing his candidacy for
the presidential nomination is the
cAarge made in a statement published
in the Washington Star. The state
ment follows:
From sources entirely independent
Oh the White House 1t is ascertained
that the confidence entertained by
the administration aid others that
Colonel Roosevelt would not be can
didate against Taft was based on
definite and repeated statements by
Colonel Roosevelt made within a year
that he would not be a candidate in
1912 and did not intend to oppose
President Taft for denomination"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
STATE EXPENSE IN
YEAR IS So, 100000
Secretary of State Gives Out
Cost OF Running Wisconsin.
FIGURES ARE FOR YEAR 1910
Six Millions Devoted to Educational
Purposes and the Maintenance of
State lnstitutions-T otal Is More
Than Doubls That of 1900

Madison.-The actual cost of run
ing the state of Wisconsin during the
year 1910 was $3,6S5,122.65 ac-
eording TO statement prepared I'M
der the direction of Secretary of
State Frear. The total disbursements
Curing the year are given as $9.7S2,-
459.5S, but the greater part of this
sum was devoted to educational ex-
Penses. permanent improvements and
maintenance of institutions.
The expenditures, with amounts
for corresponding purposes in 1900,
are shown below:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

The advent Of the automobile has
brought the good roads problem TO the
front all over the world and fits first
effect was to seem to make IL more
difficult. From Europe comes the wall
that even the wonderful roads OF Eng
land and France break down under
the heavy traffic. Abroad as well as
in the United States. special bodies Of
experts have been al work to dlscov.
or the secret OF more resistant sur.
ia ees. and on both sides OF the Allan
tic he conclusion seems to be in favor
OF bituminous road binders-and that
the most available country road from
all points of view IS the bituminized
maeadam. The elements entering into
what constitutes good country road
include cost, length OF life. quality OF
surface and freedom from dust The
bituminized road is not long lived I'M
der heavy traffic. but the old water
bound macadam is converted 20 dust
by the procession OF tearing touring
cars. and the dust is blown away. The
bitumlnlzed macadam may not be the
best thing in the road line ideally pos
sible. but II is the best attainable at
the present time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
SHOWING = eooD exAMpLe

Good example to be OF the most as
asistance must appeal TO US individ-
ually. 1t is then that we are able TO
appreciate 1t to its fullest measure.
Our natures act impulsively. as #
were. and we respond in manner
which could not have resulted from
merely a few practical and we'll
meant suggestions on the part Of 9TH
ers. The good influence which is pow
erful enough to enfold us in its en-
brace before we are prepared even for
its approach is the influence which Is
most far reaching and enduring. IL
asserts itself of it's own accord and
finding ready welcome remains with
us long enough TO help US on our way,
says the Charleston News and Cour-
fer. Happy, indeed, is he who is so
fortunate as to discover for himself
the power for good which is OF most
use 20 him In his life work. We need
all the help we can get. for life is not
all roses and sunshine. and when the
nettles prick and the shadows deepen
We are glad enough to feel the power
of some good influence. 1t is in our
most trying ordeals. however. that we
turn impatiently from those who
would force upon us some example
whose oft exploited Projections have
become an old story. and It is in such
moments OF trial that we greet with
Joy the wonderful power Of that infiu-
ence which appeals to US naturally
even through the shadows that may
have gathered about US.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
AMERICA AS HAVEN OF JEWS.

Julius Hamburger Predicts Most OF
Race viii Settle In This Country.
New YoTk-A prediction that the
next century will see nearly all
of the 100000 Jews of the whole
world on American soil was made by
Sheriff Julius Hamburger in an address
before delegates from all parts OF the
country gathered for the annual meet.
ing of the executive committee of the
Free Sons of Israel. There were only
5000 Jews in the United States when
the first census was taken. he said.
and today there are 1000. 600.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
PROPOSE BIG ENCAMPMENT
Summer Exercises to Be Held at
Sparta Range Will Include Mi
litia from Six States.

Washington, d. C.-The militia of
Illinois. North and South Dakota,
Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin, in
Guiding $500 men, will camp at
Sparta, according to the preliminary
plans of the war department for sum-
mer exercises. In addition there VIII
be two regiments of regular infan-
try from Fort Sheridan. The exer-
cises will be the most important ever
held by regular army and state
troops in Wisconsin
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
DIES ON HONEYMOON TRIP.

Aged Lumber Trader is Victim o.
Pneumonia.
New York--The honeymoon o.
Elijah Marshall Allen. the seven
yfour-year old millionaire luYaber
trader and his nineteen-vear
bride ended with the aged mans death
at St Vincent hospital
His girl wife. who was Matte Laura
Walker. q vivacious brunette in comic
opera, Is reported TO be near death
from pneumonia. She was too serl-
ously III to be told Of her husbands
death.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

and will adhere to this decision until
the convention has expressed its pref
erence. One of the chief principles for
which have stood and for which /
now stand and which / have always
endeavored and always shall endeay-
or to reduce to action is the genuine
rule of the people; and therefore |
hope that as far as possible the peo-
pie may be given the chance, through
direct primaries. to express their
preference as to who shall be the
nominee Of the Republican presideR'
tial convention.
VERY truly yours.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The letter is addressed to Gov Will
liam F.. Glasscock of West Virginia;
Gov. Chester H. Aldrich of Nebraska:
Gov. Robert P. Bass of New Hamp-
shire; Gov. Joseph NJ Carey, Wyom-
ing; Gov. Chase s. Osborn of Mich
igan; Gov. w. r. Stubs of Kansas
and Gov. Herbert S. Hadley of Ms.
souri,.
Governors Letter to the Colonel.
The letter from the governors to
the colonel was as follows:
Chicago, Feb. 10. 1912.
I'VE, the undersigned Republican
governors, assembled for the purpose
of considering what will best insure
the continuation of the Republican
party as a useful agency of good gov
eminent, declare 1t our belief, after
careful investigation of the facts. that
q large majority of the Republican
voters of the country favor your
nomination and a large majority OF
the people favor your election. as the
next president of the United States.
I'VE believe that your candidacy
will insure success in the newt cam
paign. We believe that you represent.
as no other man represents. those
principles and policies uponwhich we
must appeal for a majority of the
votes of the American people, and
which in our opinion are necessary
for the happiness and prosperity of
the country.
I'VE believe that In view of this
public demand you should soon de-
clare whether, II the nomination for
the presidency come to you unso-
icited and unsought. you will accept
1t.
I'm submitting this request We are
not considering your personal inter-
ests. We do not regard 1t as proper
to consider either the interests or the
preference Of any man as regards the
nomination for the presidency. We
are expressing our sincere belief and
best judgment as to what is demanded
Of you In the interests Of the people
as a whole. And we feel that you
would be unresponsive to a plain pub
lie duty II you should decline to &C
cept the nomination, coming as the
voluntary expression of the wishes of
a majority of the Republican voters of
the United States, through the action
Of their delegates in the next Lational
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
LOOK INTO TEXTILE STRIKE
President Directs Wickersham to
Investigate.

Washington.-The Lawrence mill
strike occupied tho attention Of
both houses OF congress. Presi-
dent Taft and Attorney General Wick
ersham. Two resolutions directing an
Investigation of conditions by federal
authorities were introduced, but no &C
ton on them was taken.
President Taft. however. at the re-
quest of Representative Berger. asked
Attorney General Wickersham to learn
whether any federal laws had been
violated by officials who prevented the
removal of children from the strike
district
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

Il put a lot Of work on that s,eooA
Of mine. said the new member Of
Congress.
OF course you did replied the vet
eran; after you have been here
awhile yonll learn to put less work
on your original speech and save vonr
self for the explanations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
SAVE MISS WILSON IN AUTO.
Rescued From Marooned Train lr
MeSiro Nv Repor4ar

Rescued From Marooned Train In
Mexico by Reporter
FL Paso. Tex-Miss Eleanor VIII
son. daughter of Gov Woodrow
Wilson OF New Jersey. was rescued
from marooned train in the camp OF
the Mexican rebels. For five days she
had been attempting to reach the
United States from MADEIRA. the lum.
Der town OF the +. B. Pearson com.
pany ESQ miles south of FL Paso.
where she was on a visit
Lewis Anse of the El Paso Herald
staff, accompanied by Billy Bangel.
a racing driver. took an automobile
to the stranded train and brought the
young woman to FL Paso
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

New York,-Folke T. Brandt. for
mer valet Of Mortimer l. Schin sen
fenced to 50 years Imprisonment for
burglary in the FIRST degree. was for
mally released from the Tomhs here
details Of his $500 bail bond having
been adjusted by the Illinois Surety
company.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

Paterson. y. J-Steps taken by the
Broad SILK Manufacturers association
here in putting into operation a move
ment towards the drawing Of new
wage schedules to meet the conditions
in the different mills temporarily
stayed the general strike
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
NEW JOB FOR ROOSEVELT. JR.
VIII Leave san Francisco to Work
for Wall Street Firm.

New York Theodore Roose-
welt, Jr.. viii begin work in Wall
street with the bond and brokerage
house of Bertron Griseom & jerks as
soon as he can complete arrangements
for leaving the carpet-making firm at
San Francisco with which he has been
connected for the last two years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

We felt It In our bones all along
that some Of the foreigners who marry
American heiresses would get what
was coming TO them One has just
captured prize in the shape of a lady
who is mistress Of tiftytour tongues.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

Madison - lntereounty disputes,
arising in connection with systems
OF highways 10 receive al under the
state Law. will be considered by the
Wisconsin highway commission here
about the middle OF March. Accord
ing TO an announcement BY Chair
man John Hardwood.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
ASKS BIGGER NAVAL PROGRAM
Secretary Meyer Says Japan Will
Soon Pass Us.

Washington.-Japan by 1916 will
have wrested the position of third
naval power from the United
States and this country will have diff
Guilty in maintaining itself in fourth
place unless it builds two battleships
d year.
Secretary Meyer declared this to be
fact in his testimony before the
house naval affairs committee The
secretary urged greater liberty by
congress in dealing with the naval
establishment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

A pickerel in an eastern lake was
caught by a set line. He gave dIsap.
pearing lurch and pu;lod back into
place the piece Of ice which had been
cut Now We understand the phrase.
/" wise fish"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
MAY RISE IN ARMED REVOLT.
Committee of Mill Strikers Soy Blood
May Flow

ONFIIIIIINtNb OF WfII oVTINCTs oey DIUOu
May Flow.
Lawrence. Mass In statement
the strikers committee declares:
These men and women cannot suf-
ger much longer; they may be COM
PEELED TO rise in armed revolt against
the oppressors if the present state of
affairs is allowed to continue"
An Investigation by committee of
the cases of the fourteen strikers
children who were detained by the po-
lice when strike leaders sought to send
them TO Philadelphia last Saturday
was decided upon at conference
c2lled by Judge Mahoney of the dis
trict court after he had heard evidence
In the cases of two OF the children.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

AS was TO be expected the attempt
20 "house.break the male Of the Chi
cago species has failed The board OF
education OF that city has decided that
the boys IN the schools need no longer
take lessons In sewing. darning and
fancy work
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

London-Lord Tennyson. son OF the
lite poet laureate. appeared in the IN
literary role OF mllkman al the Isle of
Wight petty session court. where the
magistrate fined him 81 for not having
his rSme on milk cans and carts as
the Jaw requires
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
cehrino Wins MAJ Bout

Cleveland. O,-wresu.ng for the
middleweight Championship. Henry
Gehring of Cleveland won the deei,
sion over Mike Yokel of Salt Lake
city after three hours OF hard strug-
Cling.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

Berlin AT masQue ball ut Herr,
ford. In Westphalia a Young girl was
found cpIcifed in the ballroom. 1t is
believed that She went into a catalep-
tic trance during a At OF religious
frenzy and attempted to portray the
crucifxion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
TEN LOSE LIVES ~ TORNADO

Many Residences Are Demolished by
Storm in Arkansas.
Little Rock. Ark,--nctails Of a
Double tornado which devastated
portions OF Lincoln, Jefferson and Ar
kansas counties place the list of dead
at ten. with at least twenty-five per
sons severely hurt Fire broke ont in
the debris Of a number of the dernol-
ished residences, but rain saved many
of those who had been caught from
cremation
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

New York-A school to train stu,
dents in tropical agriculture Is to he
established In Trinidad under the aus
p.ces Of the British colonial author
tiles. according 10 advices received
here The school will have collegiate
rank and provide full fouryear course.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

The woman who bombarded bur
glar with an armful OF china plates
had an excuse in that she did not have
time 10 hunt up the females tradi-
tional weapon Of otIense, the rolling
pin
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
N tlealth Causes G-rrs snicidn.

Milwaukee While preparations
were being made to send her TO
sanatarium to be treated for a nerv-
Gus disorder. Helen Hoke, aged Il.
went to the attic of her home and
hanged hersel. from a rafter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

Those French ghouls who broke
into the tomb Of an actress In the hope
OF robhing her body OF an $50. O00
pearl necklace must never have heard
OF a press agent As n matter OF fact
the necklace was VIC N only $50
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

II Is announced thar the fare be.
tween New York aud Chicago may be
reduced What a LOT OF Chicago REQ
pie Would like Just now is a msterial
'"duotion Of the fare be,weel Chi.
cage and the equator
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

That suicide of a Massachusetts, boy
because he was slow in his studies
demonstrates again that too many
teachers fail to show their pupils what
is really worth while in this short life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

Galveston. TeN.-For saving The
four,year-old daughter Of Ambrose
OF Portland in train wreck six years
ago, James Montgomery, a section
hand. was left 10000 acres Of land in
Pecos county by the viii of Ambrose
who died recently.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

a woman in Pennsylvania has just
died OF an exceedingly rare disease.
known IS pampiugus Yegeta. Luckily.
she was rot OF sufficient prominence.
apparently. 10 make the disease fash.
ionable
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
Circus soss Kills SET.

Reedsburx- Charles 0. Miller,
who for many years has been boss
property MIN for Ringing Bros.
circus. shot and killed himself at his
home here For many years Mr..
Miller has b'sen in poor health.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
INDIcT POLITICIAN IN IOWA.
Malicious Publication of Graft Story
Is the charqe.

Iowa City. lathe grand jury in
dicted f. D. Murphy. merchant and
policitican and one of the leaders Of
the Civic league.
Murphy was indicted under a charge
that he maiciously and falsely pub
lished In bulletin form that graft pre-
vailed at the city hall: that members
of the city council profited by con-
tract to build and furnish the new city
jail; that the city clerk was short in
his accounts, etc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

Lake Mills.--F. E. Parsons. aged
81. republican campaign orator in
the early days and sergeant-at-arms
of the Wisconsin asse molly in 1889,
is dead at his home here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

Totals -. S4,036.997 SO S9.7S2 1888
After deducting from the table the
amounts expended for educational
purposes and the last four items
which represent permanent improve
ments and refunds, the actual cost
of government and maintenance of
institutions was as follows: 1900,
$2,164,S30.17; 1910, $3,6S5,122.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
Railroads XII 2of.

MISUNDERSTANDING TO a bulle-
tin issued by the interstate commerce
commission the number of persons
killed in railroad accidents during
July, August and September. 1911,
was 2Ol and injured 1888.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
Aviator Fails 200 Feet; unhurt

San Bernardmo. Cal--&viator Har-
vey Crawford Of los Angeles fell 200
feet and tremendously escaped death
here when his aeroplane became I'M
manageahle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
kllled whlls s,ulnn pets

Ottawa. Ont.-M.s. Elizabeth Moore
was burned to death at Montreal
through returning into a blazing house
in an endeavor to save her pets-four
cats.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
Elr. On Presidents Ha.h,

washington.-Fir in the cabin OF
the presidential yacht Mayflower
caused excitement at the navy yard.
but was extinguished before serious
damage was done.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

Trapani.-ltalian warships seized
the British steamship Recuer. in the
local harhur. alleging that eontraband
Of war intended for the Turks. was
on board.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
DID Not Rombard aelru4

Constantinople.-The report th,t
the Italians did not lombard Beirut
VAS officially confirmed here The
deaths in the town are attributed 70
nassacres By rioters.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
charter s15.oOo,OOo Bond conna,v

Wilmington, Del. Feb. 2s.-Tbe
Electric Bond Deposit company OF
New York, with a capital Of SIS 0O0.-
600. was chartered al Dover. Del.