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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
Missionary is Back Home

progressing, and turning thousands up
on thousands from the icy grasp OF
Confucianism by his craftsmanship.
by his resource. his indomitable will.
his travels. and his acquired knowl-
edge Of the written and spoken Ian
guage of the people among whom he
worked
From Shanghai he penetrated the
country in every direction. Hankow.
however, has been the principal scene
Of bis work Today the agencies con
nected with the Hankow mission In
clUde a hospital. high school, a nor.
NAL school, divinity school for the
training Of native eyangeIists. and a
medical school
Or. Griffith John translated many
books and established the Central
China Religious Tract society. which
has distributed millions Of publications
among the Chinese His translation
Of the Scriptures gained him the hon
orayy degree Of D. D. conferred By Ed
inbdrgh university In 1889 He has
only spent ave years out Of China
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
Begin Rabies Campaign

tirely absent from the western states.
but during the last Is months It has
made its appearance on the Pacific
coast, transmitted, presumably, by ami
mails from the eastern part OF the
country. Dogs, catA wolves. horses,
sheep. cattle. hogs, squirrels and
skunks can transmit the disease.
Apparently the disease is increas.
ing. but this may possibly be due in
part to the greater pains taken In the
collection of the mortality records.
The census bureau statistics show 80
deaths in 1900, IL In 1901, as in 1902,
43 in 1903. 3S in 1904, "A in 1905. IS
in 1906. rs in 1907 and III in 1908.
During 1908 nearly 1900 persons
were given the Pasteur treatment or
account of having been bitten by
rabid or supposedly rabid animals.
The inquiry by the public health
service shows concluslvely that the
only effective way to suppress rabies
in man is to eradicate the disease
among animals. This calls for the de-
struction OF infected animals and the
muzzling Of all dogs in infected areas
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
Shows Gain by Associations.

Shows Gain by Associations.
Notwithstanding reduction in num-
bers, there has been a marked in
crease in the volume of business done
by local building and loan associa-
lions in Wisconsin during 1911, ac-
cording to the annual report made by
Commissioner of Banking A E. kuolt.
The total resources December 81,
1911, were S7.347 $3.50. as against
$3.50, 606.5S for 1910, an increase of
$1,167, 076.31, or 1873 per cent. which
is the largest gain in many years. The
earnings and expenses OF the fifty
seven associations in 1911 are given
as s475,17325 and net profits as $685.
1881.
Six of the associations dissolved
during the year and three new ones
were organized, making the net loss
three associations. The growing pop
ularity of building and loan associa-
lions is indicated by an increase in
the membership from total Of 1887
in 1910 to 2O,945 in 1911, gain Of
2,S0S members.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
HAT SET AFlRE IN CHURCH
Nun Smothers Blaze, Started by Ia
per, With Wrap In Laokawanna--
Women Uninjured.

Lackawanna.-The sight OF wo-
mans hat ablaze In the Church of
Our Lady of Victory during the serv-
ices threw priests and worshipers IN
to excitement for a moment. The
church was crowded to the doors.
Just before the elevation Of the host
each of the worshipers. men. women
and children, held lighted tapers In
their hands. In some unaccountable
manner the plumage on the hat worn
by an unknown woman became ignited
and in an instant the foliage and feath-
ers which adorned her hat were burn
ing briskly.
Some of the children in neighboring
pews screamed. One OF the sisters
connected with the Protectory on Vic
tory Hill seized wrap and wound II
about the burning headgear, smother
ing the blaze. The hat was total
wreck.
The woman kept her presence of
mind and was not injured in any way
whatever.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
Large Purses for Wisconsin Fair.


The Wisconsin state board Of
agriculture took preliminary steps
TO make the coming state fair to
be held in Milwaukee the second
week in September the biggest and
best in the history of the state. 1t
voted to hang up $4,000 in purses for
horse races. This will probably be
increased TO $4,000 by an arrange
lnent with the COMMERCIAL organiza-
tions of Milwaukee whereby the lat
ter will guarantee two special purses
o. $4,000 each.
Superintendent A. w. PREM of the
speed department said that with
fund of $4,000 he would be able TO get
many of the fastest horses OF the
country for the fair.
William MacLaren, Milwaukee,
chairman of the committee on special
attractions, and Secretary ]. G.
Mackenzie of the board were dele
gated to attend the conference of state
fair managers in Chicago on March 10
and 20 for the purpose of getting spe-
cial amusement features for the fair.
d. E. Bingham of Sturgeon Bay and
Charles L. Brigham of Bluemounds
were elected superintendent respec-
lively of the horticultural and agricul-
tural departments. Nora P. jenkins
of Oshkosh was again engaged as
matron of the woman's rest building.
The board directed the committee
on premiums to revise and enlarge
the premium list for the purpose of at
tracing bigger and better exhibits
than heretofore. The board will offer
over $50 700 in premiums for the COM
ing fair. The committee will begin
work on the premium list on March
IL.
The board granted the use of the
fair grounds to the high schools OF
Milwaukee for their annual track and
field meet on May II. and to the Mil
waukee Motor club for it's annual meet
some time in June. The Uihlein es-
tate was given permission to use the
horse barns and livestock pavilion for
a horse sale on March 20.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
state ExhlhIt Zoe milwaukee.

A meeting to discuss tentative
plans for an exhibit next tall in
Milwaukee TO demonstrate the natural
resources of Wisconsin was held in
the Republican house. Milwaukee. by
representatives OF the Wisconsin Ad-
yancement association, Citizens Bust
ness league and the Milwaukee Hotel
Mems association.
Alvin F Kletzsch. in outlining the
purposes of the meeting, said that
such an exhibit would give prospective
settlers fair idea OF the states re-
sources. According to the object of
the exhibit, every possible natural re-
source of Wisconsin would be dis
played. John F. Hume said the ex-
hibit would be I'm the nature OF a com
munity OF interests, inasmueh as
each section OF the state would be
given fair opportunity sor display He
said the need OF such an exhibition
could not be overestimated. because
every settler Wisconsin secures is an
actual asset to all interests.
r. G. Packer of the Wisconsin bu-
ASdu VI AHlHiSIGttoh Sdlu tudt Sdildud
is Turing many settlers from the Uni
ted States by deception, and that II
Wisconsin will show her natural re-
sources the result must benefit the
state.
At meeting in the afternoon a
committee of fifteen was appointed to
fix the date and plan for the exposi-
ton. which probably will be In the
Auditorium
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
TWO INDIANS AWAKE RICH
Girl May Get $4,000 From Estate In
Kansas city--oIl Found on farm
Of Redman.

Venice, Cal.--There is much re.
joicing in the camp of the Indians n,
a Wild West show which ig wiDtering
here. Through a search now being
made by the attorneys Of the estate
of the late Nathaniel r. sinEson who
died in Kansas City three weeks 600
it Is believed Mary Simpson, a hair.
breed. will share his fortune OF s82a
600. Provision was made in his will
for AN Indian maiden" said to he
Mary Simpson. who was to receive
100000 az her share. it being claimed
she is an Issue Of his marriage with
an Indian
Dick Little Soldier. another Indian
in che camp. awoks 20 learn that oil
had been found in large quantities Cd
his hand 10 Oklahoma. anG tina; be
would have an income If s2e9 DAY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
Chief of Republic Has Had an
Adventurous Career.
Went TO Hawaiian School-ProficIent
In English, History and Litera-
ture-Narrow Escapes From
Capture.

honolulu. II. 1.-The young Chi
hese party" in Hawaii is represented
by 95 per cent. of the population Of
Hawaiian born Chinese and rs per
cent Of those whose birthplace is
somewhere IN China. Is II 70 be won
dered at that progressivenes has had
such a hold where the president Of
the new republic was brou yht into the
world? Or. Sun Vat Sen was born in
Kula. Island of Maui, November "a,
1870, and was taken to China by his
parents when about four years Of age,
remaining there until he was ten
years old.
In.1906 he crossed the Pacific to the
mainland and was admitted to the
United States as a Chinese student
and traveller on certificate procured
by him in China. After touring the
United States and Europe he returned
to Hawaii, making Honolulu his home.
What remained of his family resided
at the old homestead on Maui until
about four years ago. when the price
on the head of the doctor reached an
exorbitant figure.
Then they decided to take passage
from Honolulu to Japan, where they
arrived safely. While In Honolulu
and on the voyage to Japan agents Of
the dowager empress lowered danger
ously close to the family. apparently
with view to kidnapping the mem
bers and holding them as hostages
against the revolutionary doctor.
Chicago may not be aware of a cen
sus OF Chinese taken in Hawaii short
iy after annexation. AT the time reg.
listers OF the birth Of Chinese in the
islands we're made and certificates
given. II opened the way to graft,
and was a source of income to many
attorneys, for the Chinese would pay
any price for q certificate which show
ed their children to have been born
here and which gave them the fran
chise. Also, holders of these certif-
Gates could get by the argus-eyed in
spector of customs and immigration
agents 81 the Pacific coast. A certi-
ficate was valuable asset and rare,
indeed, was the Chinese who was not
willing to tempt an official TO issue
one on the payment Of mucn Inc gold
Those of the Chinese securing the
coveted paper who were old enough
took the oath of allegiance to the
United States. DIR. Sun Vat Sen was
one of them. That he had once offer
ed certificate from the Chinese gov
eminent vas not considered a renun-
citation of his citizenship. His Chinese
certificate, issued by the imperial gov
erDment, was looked upon as a proof
of residence which carried with 1t the
right TO travel throughout the empire.
Two years later. when the doctor
was In China, the Chinese minister in
Paris cabled his government that the
much wanted man was travelling be-
tween Hanoi and Yunan and should
be arrested. Again the doctor es.
capped. In 1900 he personally led lit
tie band Of 600 rebels in a revolt which
had for its object the overthrow of the
monarchy and the establishment Of
government on western ideals. His
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
Or. Griffith John Spent More Than
Half q Century in Religious Work
IN the Far East.

London.-After more than half a
century in the service Of the London
Missionary society, and now In his
eighty-first year, DR.. Griffith John has
returned to his native land a gray
haired veteran, broken in health but
with his spirit unquenched.
DR.. Griffith John was born at Swan
sea in 1881. and the religious life early
took hold of him He preached his
first sermon when he was IA years
oIf--at q small prayer meeting held
in a private house-and he won fame
as boy preacher" In 1855 he was
ordained and married. and in that
year accompanied BY his wife, be
sailed for Shanghai.
Sending children 70 convert the
Chinese" was one OF the criticisms
IeYeled at the young enthusiast, but
the child" grew and waved strong
in the east. never faItering. always
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
THE OLD MELODIES
OF ERIN
Ancient Minstrelsy Is to
Be Preserved for
All Time.

- NE HUNDRED years ago
EAEFNA Ireland had a remnant of
ENlNN her ancient bards; fallen
ASKN from their high estate, it
~ is true. being reduced In
great part to the nomad
habits of the strolling musician. old
and, in many cases, blind; but still
playing the old airs on pipes and harp,
and enjoying the love and affection OF
disappeared when Edward Bunting UNI
dertook to preserve what was left OF
Erin's ancient minstrelsy. An assem-
bly, Of harpers was held at Belfast,
and the tunes as they were played
We're taken down by Bunting Tho
collection of airs which he published
formed the treasury of song from
which Moore CLEANED his immortal
melodies.
The movement TO revive the min
strelsy OF the Gael has received a
great impetus within recent years. It
affords a field of intellectual effort
wherein there is no room for the ra-
cial divisions which have proved so
disastrous in Ireland. Educated men
and women in Ireland of All shades OF
thought are helping along the coed
work, and they find willing and loyal
auxiliaries In England. notably In the
great educatione. centers OF oxford
and Cambridgs
The late Sir Frederick Gore Ousely.
professor of music at Oxford, was a
deep student of Gaelic music and one
of its most fervent eulogists. Long
before Norman influence was brought
20 bear on native art" writes Sir Fred
erick there existed in Ireland tradl-
tional melodies. the origin of which is
lost in antiquity"
New strength has been given the
movement by The accession of Denis
O'Sullivan, the famous Irish-American
singer. TO the ranks of the gifted men.
who are directing the Gaelic revival.
IL is an appropriate dispensation OF
mysterious fate that most popular
and influential leader In this patriotic,
artistic movement should come from
the ranks OF the exiled children OF the
Gael Mr.. O'Sulliyan was formally
commissioned to aid in the glorious
propaganda at a complimentary din
Ter given to him recently by the Irish
parliamentary party In London. The
eloquent T. p O'Connor spoke for
ireland on the occasion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
New Corporations.

New Corporations.
Articles of incorporation were filed
in the Office Of Secretary of State
Frear as follows:
Beloit Merger Mining company, Be-
lott; capital. $4,000; incorporators.
w. s. Perrigo, Earl A. Cleveland and
F. L. Lane.
Badger Stone company. Fountain
City: capital, 1880; incorporators. c.
A. Kirchner. F. H. Kirchner and Hilda
A. Kirchner.
Neeedah Produce company. Niece
dab; capital. $1,000; incorporates.
Bert Bredeson and five others.
Stanley shoe Manufacturing COM
pany. Stanley; capital, $4,000; ineor-
porators, T. r. Keyesk. B. Nicman,
John Grabowski, Frank Kruski and
n Nicman
Curtis Marshall Land company,
Wausau: capital, $4,000; ineorpora-
tors, ". R. Chellis. Fay A Marshall
and John e Curtis.
Statements we're fled by foreign cor.
porations as follows: Westingdouse.
Church. Kerr & Co. New York; cap
ftal. 81, 001 and so; 900 interest in Wis
cousin. Federal Sign System. Illinois:
capital, sSs2s.T50 and 81. 200 interest
IN Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
A WOMAN DOCTOR
Was Quick to See That Coffee Poison
Was Doing the Mischief.

A lady tells of bad case OF coffee
poisoning. and tells 1t in way so SIM
pie and Straightforward that literary
skill could not improve it.
Il had neuralgia headaches for IL
years." she says, "and have suffered
untold agony. When / first began to
have them I weighed 40 pounds. but
they brought me down to ITO.
Il went to many doctors and they
gave me only temporary relief So I
suffered on. till one day. woman
doctor advised me to drink Postum.
She said / looked like was coffee
poisoned.
$50 / began to drink Postum, and
gained 10 pounds in the first few
weeks and am still gaining, but not SO
fast as at first My headaches began
to leave me after / had used Postum
about two weeks-long enough, 1 en-
pect, to get the coffee poison out OF
my system.
Now that few months have pass
ed since l began to use Postum. I can
gladly say that I never know what q
neuralgia headache is like any more.
and it was nothing but Postum thai
relieved me.
Before 1 used Postum never
went out alone; / would get hewflder-
ed and would not know which way to
turn. Now go alone and my head
Is as clear as a bell. My brain and
nerves are stronger tnan they have
been for years Name given By
Postum Co.. Battle Greek. Mich,
There's reason" and It is explain
ed in the little book. "Ths Road to
MELVILLE" In pkgs.
Ever read the above fesferf A new
one appears from time to time 1's=y
nre genuine true, and full of AznaA
tntereHt. M
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13

force was defeated by 1000 imperial
lists sent against it, Later two towns
fell before his little force of revolu-
tionists
AT night he remarked that the
Manchu dynasty was surely weakening
and that Chinese would rise and drive
the Manchus out OF China He hoped
to see erected a republican form OF
government.
Events transpiring in the empire
during the past few weeks confirm the
prophecy OF the doctor for the army
and the navy turn now to the revolu.
tionists as friends, not enemies.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
MAN can Leaislature.


No announcement regarding the call
ing of a special session of the legisIa-
ture was made following the confer
ence of Governor McGovern. Treasur-
er Dahl and Attorney General Ban
croft The governor, it is said, is still
considering the legal phases OF the
situation and will announce his deci-
sion later. Mr.. Dahl is treasurer OF
the citizens committee for the relief
of the city. and made a trip to the
stricken place. He reported to the
governor the condition of things as he
found them.
Just what form of relief could be
granted Black River Falls is not yet
made clear, but 1t has been suggested
that the state might for one thing re-
NIT the loan Of s35.000 recently ex-
tended the city. In his report to the
governor Mr Dahl set forth the i'm
perative need OF aid 10 the city SAM
tary conditions are such that unless
effective steps ale taken, such as only
the strong aid of the state can give,
there IS serious danger Of epidemics
next year. He also says the schools
OF the city are in great need OF help.
not having enough money 10 iuish the
preseaz yer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
STATE FORWARD
MOVEMENT PLAN
Designed to Advance All Inter-
eStS of Wisconsin.
COMMITTEE TO BE CHOSEN
New Organization Started at Confer
ence Attended by Governor Nc
Govern. University Regents,
Professors and Students.

Madison--What is to be known as
the Forward Visions IA movement.
designed to advance interests of the
Badger state and to develop a greater
Wisconsin spirit, was launched at a
conference attended by Governor Nc
Govern, James F. Trottman, president
of the board of university regents;
President Charles H. Van Hise, Profs.
G. W. Ehler. E. A. Ross, H. J Torkel-
son, d. H. Otis, w G. Bleyer, DR.. H. G.
Bumpus, university business manager;
Madison alumni and twenty-five stu
dents Of the university.
Greater service to the state by
Strengthening all student activities
and making them conducive to better
the new forward movement The CO.
operation of efficiency for the univer-
sity in its threefold activity OF instruc-
ton TO the students at Madison, re-
search and investigation to add to the
wealth and prosperity of the state,
and extension service carrying knowl-
edge and assistance to people all
over the state is also a part of the
plan.
A committee of eleven members, to
consist of two regents, two professors,
two alumni and five students, will be
chosen by the respective bodies to
work out plans for putting into tangi
BILE form the ideas upon which the new
movement is based.
The five students selected were:
Carl Beck, Oshkosh, the author OF the
varsity song, "On Wisconsin," t. r..
Hoyer, Madison, editor-in-chief of the
Daily Cardinal; Clarence r. Cleveland,
Rockford, ILL.,: Harold G.. Pickering,
Superior; William II. Spohn, James
Vile
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
National Spirit unsubd uea.

After six centuries Of English domi.
nation, English law and English pol.
icy and language 10 Ireland, Ireland
maintains its national identity. and
IT'S people their racial consciousness,
not diminished but stronger and
worldwide because Of repatriation.
II the national spirit vera ever at
The point of yielding under oppression
II was quickly revived by religion.
Love Of his land and veneration for
his religion are nowhere so closely
connected as IN the Celt: hence the
satron saints day IS the natioGal day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
s. 80 % -

And in far later years, with the purest
devotion.
To the high cause OF freedom fun many
a son
or the green shores Of Erin. the gem Of
the ocean,
Fair evergreen laurels OF glory has won.
The martyred O'Neal and the gallant
Fitzgerald
On the bright list OF glory forever shall
stand.
And fame circle Emmett. the eloquent
herald,
who Weakened the spirit and pride OF
his land.
They are gone! they are gone! but their
memories that iinger
on the shores where they persisted no
wretch shall reylle.
no slave Of a tyrant shall dare point the
finger
or scorn at those sons Of the Emerald
Isle.
John Greenleaf whittier.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
ProbabIY the ruth.

The druggist in a small town died.
and his widow continued the business.
Il month later she arranged the win
dow display SO that II was very at
tractive. That week the town paper
contained this item OF news:
"Mr. Arthur Edwards. prominent
druggist OF Hlgginsville. took in the
sights OF our city yesterday He was
very much interested Ia our drug
gist's attractive widow"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
Blissful Ignorance.

"Have you seen Joe lately?"
why. yes; l saw the old chap yes
terday And, what do you Think
he's going to be married?"
Can it be possible? To whom?"
He's going TO marry Mary Merrie .
what! Why. l didn't know they
knew each other"
"They don't. That's why they're go.
Ing to be married"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
apeadv sh. Come. 10 ~.

Blaine, Wash.--After she had appa-
rently died and arrangements weer be-
ing made for her funeral, Mrs. Mercy,
OF this city. sat up end assured her
husband and two children she was not
going to leave them. Physicians say
she will live.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
1aoo rate Increase Is ExpIalned.

A general increase In insurance
rates of 25 per cent was made in 1900
for Wisconsin cities and towns. ac-
cording to testimony given by H. c.
Griff1ng, manager of the Wisconsin in
spection bureau, before the legislative
Insurance investigating committee, in
session at the city hall. In reply to
questions of Insurance Commissioner
FL L. Ekern, Mr.. Grifing admitted that
certain towns. notably, Alma, rejected
the increased rates. pronouncing them
excessive. He said the raise was de-
cided on because large losses had
made such action necessary.
The Fieldman's club, he testified,
was organized in 1908, and that 1t Sc
cured a ten-year lease of ali schedules
and other records from the insurance
companies. The increase in the rates,
he said, was made in conformity with
decision of the board of under
writers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-13
CITIZENS BUILD NEW ROAD
Thousand Men, Including Bankers and
Merchants, Spend Holiday at
Hard Labor.

Lawton, okla.--More than a thou.
sand men. including city and county
officials. business and professional
men and bankers. took of their coats
and built three miles of model road
connecting Fort Sill with Lawton.
The county commissioners started the
movement and the merchants here CO
operated by setting Tuesday as a hol-
iday and agreeing to close every bust
ness place in the city.