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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

The average individual who looks
about him. particularly the individual
who has had an opportunity to OBJ
serve to what small class the con.
sumption of "luxuries" Is restricted in
European countries. can hardly fail
to conclude that practically our entire
population is interested, in one way or
another. IN the annual importation of
luxuries. This is only another way
Of saying that the standard OF living
is, on the whole. vastly higher in this
country than anywhere in the whole
European world-that the average
American demands and receives com
forts and eonveniences which the av-
erage European can seldom hope to
gain. In brief. It calls attention to
an indisputable fact which the preach
ers of discomfort among us are only
too ready and anxious to neglect. Vol
taire wittily defined "the superfiuous"
as "the thing so necessary" In view
Of the high standard OF living in this
country, even in dull times, "the ne
cessary" may aptly be defined. for
Americans. as "a matter OF course"
the luxury as the necessity" and
''the wildly extravagant" as this lux
urious."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
WISCONSIN STORM Less BIG.
Many Buildings Are Wrecked II
Northern Portion Of State.

st. Paul, MINI. Aug. 3O.-Heavy
property damage is reported in ad-
vices received here telling of the
storm which swept over northwestern
Wisconsin on Wednesday. Heavy
rain accompanied the storm, nearly
two inches falling in an hour and a
half.
No loss of life is reported. Railroad
stations seem to have been partieu-
lar targets of the storm, seven hav-
ing been destroyed in the storm dis
trict.
Among the places most severely af-
fected were: Rice Lake, heavy dam
age in the business district; Board
man, railway station damaged;
Spooner. railway building blown down;
Shell Lake and vicinity, many build
ings damaged; Eau Claire, lightning
struck several buildings.
Reports from Ashland say the tele-
graph and telephone lines are down
and heavy damage in country dis.
tr1cts is reported.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Want One Phone Bate.

Green Bay.-Belisving that there
is no reason why one company
should charge for the use of two
telephones, when the company owns
both systems, directors of the Com
mercial club of this city and Depere
will endeavor to have conditions
remedied as soon as possible Tie
Wisconsin Telephone company took
over the business of the Fox River
Valley Telephone and Telegraph
company over six weeks ago and the
Wisconsin people are still maintain
ing the service as formerly, charg-
ing patrons with two telephones.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
WILL TRY THE DIETZ FAMILY
Mother and Three Children Must
Stand Trial on Shooting
Charges.

Eau Claire-Mrs Hattie Dietz,
wife of John Dietz, now serving life
sentence for the alleged shooting of
a deputy in the famous feud two
years ago, together with her three
children, Myra, Leslie and Clarence,
will be tried for assault with intent
to kill, at the court term Sept 16
The case comes here from Sawyer
county on a change of venue
The charge is based on the shoot
ing of John Rodisch, deputy, in
1906, when force attempted to ar
rest John Dietz. The case was held
over pending decision of the supreme
court in the Dietz trial.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
WEATHER AND NERVES.

The influence OF excessive heat on
human beings is amply demonstrated
when the country is visited by extra
ordinary hot waves n Legislative
ard other deliberative bodies 1t leads
TO loss of temper and frequently to
tie passing OF the lie. Individuals who
are ordinarily eveietc-pered suddenly
become morose or EASienL The occu-
pants of public conyeyances are
snappy in conversation and cross
There are also more suicides IA warm
weather than in cold. Deeds OF VIC
lence and strikes predominant In the
heated term. Most OF these deplor-
able conditions are brought about by
the ragged state Of the nerves. and
by loss Of sleep. The disgruntled are
run down in health. Many also are
overtaxing their strength and conse-
quently become nervous wrecks. says
the Boston Globe. Overindulgence In
smoking and drinking when the Their.
mometer registers over 80 degrees
causes faint action of the heart and
dizzy spells follow. The wise man or
woman, knowing how the hot weather
can disturb their health and nerves.
study how to keep from breakdown.
They control their eating, drinking
and exercise. and keep within such
limitations that they can pass through
trying days Of heat and discomfort
with the least possible expenditure OF
vitality. They determine not to worry
and to observe the laws governing
health. Those who ignore these laws
must pay a sel re penalty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
"ouT OF ACTIVE POLITICS."
Taft Makes the Announcement on
Way to Visit Ohio.

Springfield, Mass. Aug. S0-Presi-
dent Taft declared in speech from
the rear platform of his private car
here on Wednesday that he did not in
tend to take any further part in active
politics Il am not here to make a po-
litical speech" said the president II
have given that up. believe that there
is some politics going, but | am not 60.
ing to take part in il, So far as |
am concerned you win have to make
up your minds without hearing me
further. am on a trip to my own
state TO celebrate 100 years of polit-
ical life. and have something to say
to the people OF Ohio on that subject,
hut not on politics"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

A young woman in Spokane has set
a typewriter record of over 1000
words in an hour But any thor.
oughly angry woman with a good,
plain working vocabulary ear beat
that record in spoken words and stlll
have a respectable margin to spare.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
PREVENT SPYING FROM AIR.
Russia VIII Punish Any Flyer Sixteen
Miles From Fortress

st. Petersburg, Aug According
10 the new Russian espionage laws.
made public every aviator will be con-
sidered a spy If he flies within sixtt W
miles OF fortress. no matter whether
he is in an aeroplane. a dirigible or a
balloon. The punishment is fixed at
two TO four years in the penitentiary.
even though the aviator proves that
the spying" was unintentional.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
SLAIN DEFENDING HIS HOME.

American colonist Shot Down In
Mexico by Bandit Rebels.
Chihuahua, Mex. Aug. 30.-William
jackson Stevens. an American colon
list at Pacheco. state of chihuahua.
was killed while defending his home
and fausJy against the attack OF a
horde OF bandit rebels.
Stevens and his family. who were
Mormons, had remained behind after
most of the members of the large
colony at Paeheco had left for the
United States. The wife, three daugh-
tiers and two sons were with him in
the unequal battle, but their fate has
not been reported
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Arrest eryan Auto Party.

Liberty. Mo. Aug. 29-Wilnam Jen.
nings Bryan OF Nebraska was vic
tim of constable in the person OF l..
e. towering. who arrested the Ne.
braskans auto party speeding to the
chautauqua grounds Tuesday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
rraaedy Follows . ouarrel.

New York, Aug 3o.-Following a
quarrel with her husband Wednesday,
Mrs. William Fyther locked herself
and four children in a room and turned
on the gas. Three are dead. The mo-
Their and fourth child are dying.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
MOVES DIED FROM BLOW.
II Is Alleged Washington Publisher
Was Struck by Policeman.


Was Struck by Policeman.
Washington, Aug 80 Thomas
Noyes. millionaire publisher and presi.
dent of the Washington American
league baseball club, died week ago
last Wednesday from the effects of be-
ing struck and knocked down on the
night of August n by Charles w.
Mundie, member OF the Washington
police force.
An affidavit to this effect has been
made by Charles Simply, for Is years
valet to the dead publisher
Members of the Noyes family have
been conducting an investigation of
the occurrence and making every eff
fort to keep il from the public, Mum
die has left Washington. leaving be
hind statement in which he declares
Moves fell from a street car.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
INQUIRY IN PATENT OFFICE.
Taft's Economy Board Fares Well
at Hands of Congress.

Washington. Aug. 29.-President
Taft's special commission ON economy
and efficiency in the departments Jared
better at the hands of the Democratic
house than aay other special commits
sion Endorsed by the president In
addition to the $4,000 asked by it for
continued investigation of the depart
ments for another year and the in
stallation OF more modern business
methods in the transaction of public
business. the commission is charged
by special house resolution with the
investigation of the patent Office and
recommendations to congress at the
next session. For this they got spe-
cial appropriation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Power COMPANY Settles.

Portage.-Judge Marshall OF the
supreme court has turned over s43,-
600 as taxes from the Southern Wis
consin Power company, The cases
have been settled by arbitration by
the different towns and the appor-
tionment is being arranged by Dis
trict Attorney Bogue. The taxes col
lected extend from period of four
years
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Boys Body Recovered.

Manitowoc.-Men with grab hooks
recovered the body of John Guspade-
rex. IL years old. the latest victim of
the "ole swinmin hole" here. The
lad got beyond his depth and
dEowned. despite efforts of eompan-
ions to save him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
MANI ouallfr fer Pesitlons.

Madison,-of the $50 persons who
wrote civil service examinations in
May. ia qualified for the general
clerks list and 1e2 made the pen
eopyist's list. Many who made the
former are also eligible for pen copy
lists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

Newcastle, Del. Aug. 29.-The su-
burb OF Dobbinsville. near here, was
Reconstruction tuesday following the
shooting w" Of the town By mem
bers Of the Eighty-first coast artillery.
None of the inha bitants were hurt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
RIaek pamp KIIIs -.

Linden. Wis. Aug 2S-Four men
were overcome by black damp in the
Frontier Lead and Zine mine. near
here. Monday, and persisted before Il
was known that thuy were IN any
danger.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

Peklng. China, Aug. 2s.-In an upris-
ing at Chasgsha. Human province.
Tuesday, soldiers killed 200 persons
and looted the government ofiees and
treasury. The governor. Tan Yeng
Eai. escaped.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

Washington Aug. 2S.--Au first and
second-olass postonices will be closed
Sundays as a result OF one provision OF
the new postal appropriation bill
passed by congress and signed by
President Taft.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
To establish Money Laundrles

Washington. Aug. 3O.-Secretary
MacVeagh ordered ten new money
washing machines Wednesday. One
each for Chicago. Boston, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, ST. Louis and New Orleans.
ard four for New York.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

Prize fighting by MICROSCOPE has
now been done away with. but the
heroes of the rope1 arena may con.
tinue to use the typewriter and the
megaphone az before
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Cuban Attacks u. s. pIplomat

Havana. Cuba. Aug S0.-Hugh 5.
Gibson. the charge d'affaires of the
American legation at Havana. while
entering q hotel mere Wednesday was
attacked by Cuban newspaper re-
porter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

Bank clerks who say they are mod
ell husbands must be careful not to
overdraw their egoistic accounts In
the home bank
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
eunboat vIckshuro naman.a.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-The gunboat
VieNsburg, scouting OF the west coast
OF Mexico TO watch the revolutionists.
put into Magdalena bay Monday with
hole punched in her hull by q
broken propeller.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
AssassIns Secure ss,ooo,

Muscatine. la, Aug. S0.--Harlo Nc
Dermid and J. F. Briney OF the Sum-
mitt Lumber Co. a Muscatine concern,
owned by H. W Huttig. at Randolph,
La. were shot Wednesday in an at
tempt to rob pay roll of 5000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
REPORTED POPE IS WEAKER.
Paris Paper Says That Pontift is
Ora dualiy Declining.

Paris, Aug. 30.--The pope is grow
ing weaker daily and no stranger to
the Vatican IS admitted to the pope's
mass for the reason that the prelate
must celebrate the holy sacrifice in
a sitting posture. according to lie
Mathis dispatches from Rome. lie
Matin declares that the religious pa
pers have been conceallng the true
condition of the pope and adds that
the pope's limbs refu3e to support
him In a standing position for any
length of time.
The condition OF the pcDe's sister is
also declared very grave
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

SAINTS Barbara. Cal. Aug. 2S.-Ths
tank steamer Rosecrans. carrying oil.
was burned to the waters edge OF
Gaviota Tuesday. The steamer was
taking on oil at Gaviota when boiler
blew up.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
parrow Must Stand rrIaI.

Los Angeles. Cal, Aug. 2S.-~The mo-
ton of Clarence s Darrow's attorneys
to dismiss the indictment charging
him With the bribery of Robert Balm
was denied by Judge Willis Of the su.
perior court Monday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

Shanghai. China. Aug. 2e.--The
United States transport Liscom sank
here Tuesday beside the wharf. where
she was lying. in forty feet OF water.
The cause of the accident was not
ascertained
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
ANNA HELD NEVER MARRIED.
She and zleafeid Simply agreed to
Live Together" She Says.

Live Together" She Says.
New York, Aug. 29.-Anna Held
ziegfeld, wife of F1orenz Zisgfeld on
Tuesday testified before Edward G.
whitaker, as referee. that she and
ziegi cid in the presence of friends on
March %, 1896. simply agreed" to
live together. There was no formal
marriage ceremony. No children were
born of this marriage. Mr.. Whitaker
recommended that "a decree be grant
ed to Mrs. Ziegfeld. The agreement"
constituted legal marriage The
court has delayed signing the decree
because the parties to the action neg.
lected TO sign their testimony.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

Cassel, Germany Aug. Emperor
William .elt so well that he arose
early Wednesday morning and before
breakfast enjoyed q long walk in
the park surrounding Wilhelmshoehe
castle
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Burned while In ElIaht.

Douai. France. Aug. SO.--Lieut.
Louis Felix NJ Chandenier of the
aviation corps VAS burned to death
Wednesday while flying in his aero
plane. he was Ell route to the city Of
Chalons when the tragedy occurred.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

II the weather is not so hot that ne
is uncomfortable the average man on
vacation thinks he is not getting his
moneys worth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Emneror William fmprovlna.

Cassel, Germany, Aus. 2s-The CON
ditioR Of Kaiser wilhelm showed so
much improvement Tuesday that no
Was permitted to leave his bed for the
purpose Of attending to urgent state
aIfai.s
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Arrested for Fixing "sogie Man"

Kenosha-Peter Schill has been
arrested on the charge of placing
a dummy in the park for the pur-
pose of frightening persons
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

May Bond Marinstte for $50. 600
Merinette.- The project of bond
ing the city for $3.50. Gee far build
ing a high school will be submitted
to the electors next spTiEg
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

Phfladelphians are carrying whisky
IN their walking sticks. That is a
better place for 1t than the alimen-
tary canal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Tobacco as High as rs Gents.

Stoughton.-Th figures on new
tobacco. most o. it still growing, is
running from 2 to Is = cents. very
little below the smaller price.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
BADGER NEWS
BRIEFLY TOLD

Ashland.-A cruise on Lake Mich
igan Of the Wiscopsin naval mill
tia companies Of Ashland and Wash
burn on the vessel Essex, to be in
speeted by Governor McGovern. who
viii board the ship at Milwaukee on
September Z, has been announced. The
itinerary follows: Leave Ashland on
September j for Chicago: leave Chi
cago on September for Milwaukee;
leave Milwaukee on September 10 for
Sheboygan and Manitowoc, en- route
back to Ashland on Lake Superior.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

Racine. - John Zimmerman and
ais family and friends had a fierce
fight with mad bulldog while auto
riding. They had the dog in the ma.
chine with them when he suddenly
went mad and attacked the members
Of the party, tearing their clothes and
trying to bite them. The dog was final
ly dragged from the car. taken to lot
and killed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

Green Bay.-According to the taxes
on assessable incomes in Door
county. the tax viii aggregate
s110,977. OF that amount, s76.977 is
within the city of Sturgeon Bay, in
GLIDING Sawyer. Only ten farmers in
the county come under the tax, and
with the exception of the fruitraisers
the personal tax of these farmers will
offset the income tax.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

acknowledgements Engineer
Robbins is making arrangements
or the starting of the $1,000 900
harbor improvements which, when
completed, will make this port one of
The best on the great lakes. The plans
Endorsed by the government provide
for an extension of the north break
water and the erection of new pier
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

La Crosse. - Word received here
is to the effect that Fred Ehr-
man, La Crosse, now touring in Eu-
rope, was arrested by secret service
men on suspicion of being Turkish
spy, upon his arrival at Venice a few
days ago. Passports and aid of the
United States consul finally secured
his liberty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

Green Bay.-Mr. and Mrs John
2. Dillon celebrated the hftieth
wedding anniversary at their home in
his city. Both are old residents OF
Green Bay, having resided here prac-
fcally ever since they were welded.
Mr. Dillon was born in Kiikinney, Ire
and. and is seventy-one years old
Mrs. Dillon was born in Concord, N
H.. and is sixty-eight years old They
we're married at Little Chute. Wis. by
Rev. Father Sperisus. Their union Eas
blessed by the birth AZ IL children,
eight Of whom are still living and
we're in attendance at the festivities
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

Racine.-Joseph BaIadrese of this
ity was found dead beside the
tracks of the Chicago & Northwestern
road at what is known as Ebert street
crossing. He was seventy years old
and resided with nephew in the vi
entity cf the accident. How he was
killed is not known. The body was
terribly mangled.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

Green Bay. - The biggest single
blast ever made in Door coun-
ty stone quarry was fred at the Smith
quarry. when 2,7OO pounds Of dynamite
was set of. 1t displaced 1000 tons of
stone. 1t was placed in ten holes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-05
M0SBY WINS SUIT
Secures Verdict for 5000 for Fshe
Arrest, Subject tn Demurrer.

damages In the sum OF $4,000 were
s"arded Joseph l. Mosby by . jury
in the Law and Equity Court yesterday
for false arrest The verdict IS sub
Jet to the ruling OF the court on a
demurrer 10 the evi5ence. The. de
murrer was argued yesterday after
noon and was taken under Amusement
by Judge Crump.
Mosby was shipping clerk en-
ployed by the Southern Railway Com
pany in 1903. y shipment of cigarettes
was stolen from the freight sheds and
A number o. arrests followed. some
parties being charged with the theft.
and others with receiving stolen goods
Mosby was charged with being an sc-
cessory. but on his trial in the Hust
ings Court he was acquitted. He sued
the Southern for damages in the sum
OF $4,000. At his first trial he was
given verdict for damages in The
sum Of $500. or his salary at $50
per month for eleven years The YER
dict was set aside in the Court OF
Appeals and the case came to a second
hearing before a jury on Monday. l.
o. wendenburg represented Mosby-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-05
MARBLE STATUE
OF JOHN MARSHALL
Bar Asks Congress to Place 1t
in New Federal Build
ing.

Efforts 10 secure from Congress an
appropr iation of SIS. 300 for the pur-
pose of erectin; in the new Federal
building a suitable statue OF Chief JUS
tice John Marshall were launched at
meeting of the Bar Association OF
Richmond yesterday afternoon, when
resolutions offered by President p II
G. Cabell were adopted. The resolu-
tions set forth the propriety OF the
erection in the Federal building in
Richmond OF a suitable monument TO
Chief Justice Marshall. who presided
over the United States Supreme Court
from February 4, 1901. 10 July s. 1885
The resolutions request Senator Thomas
: Martin 10 prepare and introduce in
Congress the necessary bill as soon
as convenient. and request both Sena
tors and the Representatives from
Virginia TO use their best efforts in
securing this appropriation. The fol-
lowing committee was named 10 furth.
er the purpose OF the resolutions: A. c.
Braxton. chairman; John Pickrel,
George Bryan. s. 8 P. Patteson, Judge
Daniel Grinnan. J. j. Leake and E. r.
Williams
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-05
BIDS FOR NEW MARKET
VIII Have Temporary stalls on Sea-
brook Warehouse Lot.

Bids have been invited by the Coun-
Gil Committee on Markets for erection
of the new meat market building on
Seventeenth Street from Main 20
Franklin street, the approximate cost
being estimated al 10000 The com
petition is limited to licensed Rich
mond contractors, although u j. adj
mitted that in the case of the recent
competition for erect on or the First
Regiment ArrnOry building the limits-
ton To local contractors largely in
creased the cost Knowing that they
would not have 20 meet competition OF
Dig Northern contracting firms local
bidders did not figure as closely as
would otherwise have been the case.
and a considerable additional appro-
rriation Will be needed to do the
work
The Market Committee forwarded 4
request 20 the Committee OF Grounds
and Bu.ldiuSs 20 be allowed To erect 4
frame shed with stalls on the Sea brook
Warehouse lot. a. ~frrlsceutn and
Grace streets as e. temporary market
pending the erection 90. TIE new build