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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
NATURES CHEERFUL WAY.


Those who keep their eyes open to
the work OF nature in the great world
out Of doors must have been impress
ed By the swift and sure mending OF
much Of the damage done by the ex-
IRENE cold and the bitter storms OF
last winter. The healing OF the scars
OF two savage months is going on at
a rate encouraging to all who recog-
nize how vital is the part played In
human affairs by the return the soil
makes to those who till II. Many
young peach trees which looked dead
have sprouted vigorously from the
roots Rose bushes cut down to
ground by the intense cold are grow
ing fast and showing much vitality.
Hedges which seemed destroyed are
likewise shooting up again and grow
ing every day. says the Cleveland
Leader. Pastures and meadows are
gaining fast with the advance OF the
season. Many fruit trees are bearing
as IL they had not been subjected to
an extreme test of vitality. II is clear
that nearly all crops have a fair
chance Of at least an average yield.
Nature never quits" The heaviest
handieaps are attacked with energy.
The worst eecentricities of the eli
mate are Offset. in large measure. by
gains In other directions ss soon az
the weather becomes normal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

ovation when he briefly expressed his
appreciation of the honor
Demonstration for Colonel.
Before a vast audience of riotous.
enthusiastic followers Colonel Roose-
welt Tuesday presented his new po-
litical creed. 1t was an epoch-mak-
ing speech. marking a new era in the
political, and perhaps the economical,
history of the country.
The scenes attending the arrival
and reception of Colonel Roosevelt at
the Coliseum were OF remarkable in
terest. Seemingly everyone knew that
the occasion was historical.
II was a personal greeting such as
has been given to few men in public
assemblies For one hour the demon
stration continued.
II began with a long, western yell.
and dropped into steady eastern
roar. which continued, interspersed
with songs, parades. state cheers and
parodies on hymns for the better part
OF the hour.
A more colorful scene has been
rarely witnessed. The great hall was
sea Of waving bandanna handker-
chiefs. Roosevelt, himself. had one
almost as big as tablecloth. which
he shook in recognition of the cheers.
The building was crowded.
Is Real Pleased.
Far from showing displeasure, or
trying to stop the noise, the colonel
was as delighted as football hero in
college game He wa led to every
corner of the hall, and his teeth
cleaned in pleased recognition of
the ovation.
The cheering started at 1882 and at
/ O'Clock IL was still too loud to allow
the business q proceed. Instead. a
march Of the states began.
Ohio. New York. Missouri and Penn
sylrania. in the order named, started
q march to the platform with their
state banners and markers. Other
states fell into line and it seemed
somethirg must give way the way
they crowded and surged about the
very front of the speakers stand. Ari-
zona. Montana, Iowa and Georgia were
in the front and Delaware, Virginia
and Colorado were crowding them.
The band vt the back of the hall
strove to play. Perhaps it did. The
snare drummer A.-.,s .. i. s.rSiigar and he
could be seen shooting from time to
time But the other efforts of the
band that came in with the Roosevelt
parade We're lost. They worked and
worked. but II did nor do any good II
was all lost In volume of shouts.
While the demonstration was at its
height woman, borne on the shout
ders of two stalwart delegates. was
taken past the press stand and in
front of the speakers stand.
The woman was Mrs. Ferdinand
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
PROGRESSIVE PLATFORM IN BRIEF

Woman's suffrage.
Presidential primaries.
Election Of by popular vote.
Stringent practicesact
Publicity campaign contributors
simplify recall of incompetent judges
Recall Of judicial decisions.
Establishment Of minimum ssicn nation
and state.
reform. 5
Recognition Of the right Of the a
the initiative the referendum
Of standards of
accidents for oceupationa
Prohibition Of night labor of
Of legislation requiring all 10
other data the public Industry
Declaration a living wage.
efficient of
Strengthening of antitrust law against monopoly
social practices
Creation national trial commission pow.
regulate great industrial
corporations.
establishment parcels poston principles
interstate commerce law
railroads.
Creation permanent commission OF nonparlsan tariff
Revlsions schedule by schedule
revision the tariff.
Of Of living.
Legislation relationship between farmer
and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
LoRlMER QUIZ COST $4,000.

Senate Committee Meets to Audit
Bills of investigation.
Washington, Aug 9.-Attorney John
]. Healy of Chicago will get $4,000
for his work as counsel for the com
mite which made the second investi-
cation of the election of William Lor-
inner as senator from Illinois. and At
torney John H. Marble of Washing
ton, who was associate counsel, will
get $4,000 This was the action of
the committee at its meeting when
it got together for the purpose of au-
diting the bills.
Exclusive of the lawyers fees and
the bill for services OF Detective Will
liam j. Burns. the cost of the second
Investigation was $46.100.17. The law
yer's fees amount to $4,000 and the
Burns item will be close to $4,000.
This viii make the total cost of the
investigation $4,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

state farm and after paving profit
into the state treasury OF from quar-
ter to half million dollars. the tables
OF the conyicts are provided with q
better fare than many OF the free cit
izeps Of the state can boast Nissis-
sipli has tried several different ways
OF delling with her eonviets. but she
finds that placing them upon farms
Is the best method Of them all. both
for the good OF the state and the vel
fare Of the unfortunates who have
forfeited their right TO be at large
Jackson Clarion Ledger
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

White of Chicago. She wore long
yellow Votes for Women" streamer
pinned across the bosom of her white
dress. she smiled and seemed happy,
and as she was carried past the speak
ers' stand she looked into the face OF
the former president and screamed.
Teddy, TEDDY"
The Eighteenth Pennsylvania dis
trict carried big ring wrapped in a
flag and there was a real Rough Rider
hat suspended in it.
As the cheering eased up the col
onel drew one of the red bandannas
from his own pocket and waved it.
The crowd could make no more
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

A flrebug in New York was given an
indeterminate sentence OF fifteen
years. the maximum penalty allowed
by the law. which the judge in pro
nouncing It declared was inadequate
TO the crime. A man who in cold blood
not only takes chances. but also de-
liberately invites them. OF roasting
men. women and children 10 death
ought never by the law TO be allowed
such dangerous liberty again. any
more than smallpox patient should
be permitted to roam at large through
the community The public in such
cases should have all the benefit of
the doubt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

noise, but it could wave more hand
kerchiefs and it did.
When the demonstration had lasted
is minutes the crowd began singing
John Brown" For a little while the
rolling clamor Of the song nearly
drowned out the cheering. But not
quite. The crowd had to give way to
a stored-up enthusiasm that was too
great for music and in spite of the
rhythmical swing of the music there
was a staccato of handclapping and a
booming accompaniment Of cheers.
Over it all some one started the old
rebel yell and it shrilled above sing
ing. shouting and blaring brass.
In a momentary lull the mooing of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

It's neye. 200 late to commit sui
eide. Mr. Janos Meryessi jumped OF
the suspension bridge at Budapest be
cause at the age of eighty-tour he
thought he should soon me unable TO
support his father. who was enc hun
bred and ten years old. Mr.. Nerves
81 was pulled from the Danube. more
dangerous to him than lowing Hun
yadi Janos, and public subscription
was organized for the three. But in
1899 a Russian. one Mr.. Bulan. killed
himself al the age Of one hundred
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

The bureau OF statistics shows that
at the end OF the current fiscal year
100000, 900 VIII have been spent on
women's dress. The first result Of this
showing will be an cutlery against
feminine extravaganza. but the sober.
second glance viii reveal the amount
Of business. the number of men and
women employed in various ways, and
the general benefit which such an out
lay means to the country. If the WON
en- We're to attempt TO placate their
critics by dressing simply and inex-
pensively, there would be a general
calamity howl DOVER the vast decrease
IA business. and the throwing OF so
many people out Of work with result
ing distress and privation. So, It is
better 10 look over the situation III.
tie before the figures OF the cost OF
feminine attire precipltate a panic.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

The astounding and gratifying fact
Is claimed that in the last half cen
fury an average Of ~ years has been
added to the period OF human life.
Since the first actual records were Ia
ken In New York City in the middle
COS. the rate of mortality has been re-
duced from 35 deaths In each thous.
and inhabitants 10 about Is or 16.
This reduction has resulted from the
control OF infectious disease. The saw
ing thus made relates only to the pc
Rod OF life under SO years. There Is
no saving knowledge regarding the or
ganic diseases OF advancing years.
which afilict especially those who
have been active In affairs and who
are taxed with large responsibilities.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
CANNON AND BURNETT CLASH,
Former Speaker Says southerner's

Former Speaker Says Southerner's
Statement "unquaifiedly False"
Washington. Aug. Twice de-
manding a retraction and receiving
none. former Speaker Cannon decried
as ''unqualifiedly untrue" statement
made in the house of representatives
by Representative Burnett. Democrat.
of Alabama, that Cannon while speak
err had led his followers from the
house and prevented a quorum to
prevent immigration Legislation.
The clash came during considera-
ton of bill imposing heavy fines on
common carriers bringing insane per-
sons into the United States. Cannon
was opposing the bill.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

The use of an aeroplane 10 take a
doctor at Hammondsport. New York.
TO a patient eight miles away who
was suffering from conclusion OF the
brain. shows what may become near
ly as common few years 20 come as
automobiling Is now. But there were
two deaths by an aeroplane accident
at Mourmellon. France. Now that the
praeticability OF the aeroplane has
been so thoroughly established, the
one thing needed TO assure It's popu-
larlty is demonstration Of its safety.
Let aviators abstain from stunts"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
TAFT GETS STEEL MEASURE.
Friends of President Say He VIII
Veto Tariff Bill.

Washington, Aug. THE iron and
steel tariff bin received the signatures
of Speaker Clark and Acting President
Bacon of the senate and went to Pres
ident Taft on Monday. This is the firsE
OF the tariff revision bills passed by
the Democrat-insurgent alliance In the
senate, 10 reach the chief executive,
and close friends Of the president ex-
press the conviction that he will veto
1t because no investigation OF the in
dustry has been made by the tariff
board, upon which TO base a scientific
tariff revision.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
MlssIsslppl convIet Farnns.

Mississippi's prison farms have not
only proved The most humane and
beneficial way of handling prisoners.
but they have proved most profitable.
Every year from four thousand 10
five thousand bales Of cotton. more
corn than enough 10 supply the de
mand Of the farm, Bushels upon top
OF bushels Of sweet potatoes. molas-
ses as good as can be found anywhere
on earth. peas. vegetables Of an yari-
cites. fruits. melons. in fact, every
thlng good 10 eat. are raised on the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

A physician in Philadelphia court
openly asserted that children should
be treated as the property OF the state
and not as belonging 10 their parents,
and that infants below an established
physical standard should be put TO
death for the good of the race, accord.
ing TO the OLD Spartan idea Return
Ing after course OF centuries sap
posed to be progressive to the Spar.
tans looks very much as IL our boast.
ed progress were running around in a
circle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
ROOSEVELT And
JOHNSON WILL
LEAD Ne W PARTY
Chosen Unanimously by Pro-
greSSiveS Amid Scenes of
Great Enthusiasm.
TELL DELEGATES THEY ACCEPT

Standard Bearers Appear Before Con-
ventlon and Promise to Fight to
the Finish--Demonstra Lasting
IS Minutes Follows Placing of
RooseVelts Name In Nomination
Platform Is Unanimously Adopted.
---5everldse Yields GaveI at All
Sessions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

and six. He left a letter bewailine
the stupidity Of modern days, The
young Roman gentleman Of classic
times who killed himself because he
was tired Of doing The same thing did
not wait till he was over one hundred
to confirm his suspicious. says a Bos
ton Herald writer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
PLAGUE pIseovered d Llverpool

Liverpool, Aug. THE local gov
erpment board reported case OF bu-
bonic plague Monday. It is that Of a
ssveR-year-old boy. He was supposed
TO have appendicitis. but an operation
disclosed symptoms of the plague.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

Washington, Aug. THE death
Monday Of Judge Heron, father OF
Mrs. Taft. viii cause the NLite House
10 be in mourning. and Mrs, Taft to
abandon plans she had made fer q
brilliant social season.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

The Chinese premier wants to give
,dp his post. assigni- as q reason that
the foreigners dc vt love him. He
may be nnduly sensitive on the senti-
mental side, or he may have keen
practical ideas Of the discomfort Of
hacking foreign affections.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

A Chicago man has been arrested
for stealing an amulet once worn by
King Mene~ OF Egypt. hut the man
who took # first from ,he sarcopha.
gus Of that thriee-ancient monarch
.probably got an honorary degree.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
pronre srives Win in Kansas.

Topeka, ran. Aug. S.-Primary re-
turns Tuesday night show the Pro
gressive Republican ticket has won.
This includes Roosevelt presidential
electors aud nomination OF Governor
Stubs for United States senator.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

! Boy in Massachusetts who persisted
i'm chewing gum in church was forci-
bly, elected by the pastor II is not
considered good form TO chew gum
while a clergyman is chewing the rag
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
petroIt Reaches oueens.own.

Queenstown. Aug. 9.-The motor
boat Detroit. commanded by Capt.
Thomas Fleming Day of New York,
which started at noon on July IA from
New York on her voyage to st. Peters
burg, arrived here Wednesday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

A Chicago school teacher who testi.
fed that his wife nagged him for
thirty-one years has been granted
divorce in Reno on hand It does
seem as though thirty-one years is q
long time to be nagged.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
nauhIe az for .. 5. Avla,or.-

Washington. Aug. Providing for
the creation Of aviation corps for the
army and navy, the house passed =
bill Monday providing double par FOR
tAen detailed TO aviation work aBs
authorizing four year details.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
Author Leaves s4e. fe3.

New York. Aug THE appraisers
report filed in the surrogate's Office
here Monday values the estate Of
David Graham Phillips, the novelist
who was killed by an erratic must
ian. at S46.Is3.04.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
Al s NAVY Maneuvers ordered.

Washington, Aug. s.--Naval demon
STATIONS at San Francisco. Manila
and New York. October II and IS, were
ordered Wednesday by the navy de-
partment. Officials say there is no po-
litical significance in the order
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
YOUNG BRIDE TAKES POISON.
Loved Two Men and Could Not live
Without Them.


Without Them.
Grand Island, Neb., Aug 9.--Be-
cause she loved two men and could
not marry them both, Mrs, Rae Ed
wards. a bride of four months. com
mitted suicide on Wednesday by
drinking carbolic acid She left a
note saying she could not live with
out both men. Mr. Edwards, the hus-
band. is business man. and c. E.
Wilson, the "other man., is tele-
graph operator
Last week Mrs. Edwards eloped
with Wilson. but returned to Grand
Island several days ago and asked to
be taken back by her husband. who
refused
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
CLARK Is Renominated.

St. Louis. Aug. Sat the primaries
held here Tuesday Champ Clark,
speaker Of the house Of representa-
tives, was re-nominated as United
states representative in congress from
the Ninth district
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
Ersnnentlx a stern chas..

4 believe honesty pays in the long
run" SO do I; but often wish It
were not such mighty long run
Chicago Record. Herald.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-07

condition came about we have the
quaint models that exactly suit the ma
terials, and some marvelously attractive
gowns are the result. As has cleverly
been said we have really improved in
appearance rather more than in fact, for
skirts are really not widened to any con-
siderable extent. They are only covered
over with drapery, but that drapery pro-
vides soft folds and is doing away with
the exaggerated tightness that never was
pretty, never was attractive. In a SYM
postum Of French dressmakers called to-
gether recently the consensus Of opinion
appeared to be that women Of refined
taste do not aim to be bizarre and would
not accept uncouth and outre fashions,
but II that Is true there have been many
women lacking in good taste during the
past few months, for scarcely has there
been any gathering of fashionable folk
but what has produced some costumes at
least unpleasantly exaggerated. However,
We are reforming in that matter as in
many others and spring fashions are
altogether delightful. The simple tail
ored suit, which is the first all-important
sone, already has been discussed at con-
siderable length. This week We have to
do with the rather more fancy costumes
designed to be worn to weddings and
possibly those that will be appropriate
Tor the brides attendants II not for her
own fair self.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-07

room form, Of lace edged with little frills
and trimmed with tiny little rosebuds
arranged in wreaths. They are exceed
ingIy childish, altogether dainty and
very, very charming. For occasions when
the lace would be too perishable models
are offered in milan straw with tiny
rolled up brims and the only trimming the
smallest possible little flowers encircling
the crown, with perhaps bow Of ribbon
at the back.
For the slightly older girls the same
general quaint effect remains, but shapes
and trimmings are little more mature.
Really fascinating little hats are in the
form OF close, brimless turbans OF rough
straw, trimmed with bands Of velvet rib
bon and plated cocrades, and these
cocrades and plated rosettes make a
rather important feature Of girls hats.
Velvet ribbon is much used as trimming,
too, and very smart hats are made OF
Milan straw, rolled up at the back while
they are plain at the front and with q
ribbon forming more or less elaborate
bows as taste determines. Simplicity Is
the aIl-important demand for the girls
hats, but trimmings and materials are
arranged to carry out prevailing sugges-
tions, nevertheless.
Sailors are always in demand by the
girls of fourteen and upwards and this
year they are really very attractive, for
there are almost numberless variations
of the prevailing idea. Round crowns and
slightly rolled up brims are pretty and
are much liked and trimming is apt TO
take the form Of band Of ribbon with a
quill or something equally simple. More
dressy hats have very general tendency
to roll up at the front and to curl down at
the back, making most picturesque and
fascinating frames for sweet young faces.
These are trimmed with ribbon, with
flowers or with both as they are to be
used for morning or afternoon occasions.
In a general way there must be an effect
of height for the hat to be really smart. and
this effect is obtained in almost number
less ways. The crowns are Of generous
size and hats are pulled down well over
the heads whatever the especial shape may
be. Both rough and smooth straws are
having great vogue and the peanut and
hemp straws are especially well liked Tor
girls Of all ages.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-07
The
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AzEAHzHHIE
Skirt
zHHK1aH

The new panier retains the slender
effect about the hips and is looped up at
or about the knees, but it takes many
variations in spite Of that general fact.
Largely it owes its introduction to
Madame Cecile Sorel. She and Madame
Bernhardt occupy rather rival camps in
the matter Of dress, for the older actress
clings to the oriental lines and sugges-
tons and prefers the thin straight effect,
while Madame Screl is largely respon-
sible for the searching Of Louis XVI
models for present styles. She has found
costumes Of such sort becoming and at
tractive, altogether suited to her needs,
and we long ago realized that since we
no longer have French Court we must
look to the French stage for authority
on matters Of dress. As yet Louis XVI
is more Of name than fact in the world
Of fashion. That period means the
pointed bodice and certain other Accom-
panying features which il is probable may
appear at later period, but which az
yet have been little seen. Reproduc-
tons Of any past time are sure to be much
modified and it is well known fact that
they seldom come all at once. We take
little here and little there. and we make
up fashion that is practically our own.
Just now we are wearing this panier skirt