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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
GILL CUTS STEEL TARIFF
Democratic Revision Measure Is Made
Public.

Public.
Washington "A bill proposing a
revision OF the steel schedule OF
the Payne tariff law was introduced in
tho rouse by Representative Under
woo1 with the approval OF the Demo
cradc members OF the committee on
"ays and means. The hill changes all
duties from specific to ad yaiorem and
proposes reductions in the various
items of 80 to as per cent from the
Payne law rates.
On the free list of the new bill are
all kinds OF metal fencing cut nails.
iron ore, zinc ore. cash registers,
typesetting machines, typewriters.
machine tools, sewing machines, print
ing presses. tar and oil spraying ma
chimes and road building machines
and their repair parts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
Aviator pace Is Killed.

Dominguez AviSt;ou Field. Cal
Aviator Rutherford Page. flying
Curtiss aeroplane fell loo feet here
and received injuries from which he
died IN q few minutes Page is said
90 be wealthy New Yorker aud a
graduate rom Yale.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

There is no need OF clocks on the
Aegean sea any day when the sun is
shining. There nature has arranged
her timepiece. one that does not vary
though the centuries pass. This nat
ural time marker is the largest sun
dial in the world. Projecting into the
blue water OF the sea is a large pro-
montory which lifts its head 5000 feet
above the waves. AS the sun swings
round. the pointed shadow of the noun.
tain just touches one after the other
number Of small islands. which are at
exact distances apart and act rs hour
marks on the great dial
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
FORMER BANKERS ASK PAROLE

Federai SoaTd Meets 10 Pass on Mil.
waukeean's Plea and Others.
Leayenworth. Kan - Applications
for parole OF more than score
of prisoners, among them several
former bankers. were taken up
by the board Of parole at the federal
prison. Among the ex-hankers seek.
ing parole are H. c. Coll. Milwaukee.
cashier in the bank once operated by.
Frank G Bigelow. paroled In 1910:
Fred Lubbe. O f. Cochran. NJ. P
Emerich aud Paul C. Gan. Indianap.
oils.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
IOWA HEROINE rs DeAD
Woman Who Saved Train succun,bs
After Long illness.

After Long Illness.
Boone, Ia.--Miss Kate Shelly
Iowa's heroine, who in 1881. at
great personal risk, saved passenger
train from being wrecked. is dead at
the age Of forty-tive years at her home
near the scene of her heroic deed.
Miss Shelly had suffered greatly
since last summer. when an operation
for Appendicitis was followed by an
attack Of Bright's disease. but she
was as brave IN the face Of death as
when she won renown.
The deed which placed Kate Shell
ly's name IN the list of heroines was
a bright example OF the courage OF
fifteen-year-old girl who saved lives OF
passengers on a limited train on the
Chicago & Northwestern railroad.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
WOMAN HAS TWO HUSBANDS.


Mount Vernon. Ill-Because Ida
Dodson married another man In
ST Louis week after she was
divorced from James Dodson. Judge
Green vacated the decree and she
now has two husbands fhe reason
for vacating the decree was that the
contracting parties knew the Illinois
law and left the state tor the purpose
Of violating e. She was married TO
! mes Carroll OF Bluford. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
ne Resume Rul EIah,lno

San Diego. Cal,--Work OF building
the big arena at Tiajuana. Lower Cal
ifornia. which was destroyed by in
surgents IN the recent revolution. has
been started and bull lighting is to be
revived
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

New Richmond--County Superin-
tendent OF Schools H A. Aune
has inauguralsd a back TO the farm
movement in St Croix county along
pra stical lines He has arranged a
series Of teachers Institutes at when.
among other novel features, viii be
demonstrated the use OF the riIk
tester Mr. Aune is also promoting
boys corn and small grain growing
contests. For the girls he has planned
a course In domestic art. IN which spe
cial emphasis is laid upon sewing
and every day duties about the b.nse
hold OF the farm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
HITCHCOCK FOR TAFT. he SAYS.
Indignant That Any Should Question
His Loyalty to President.

His Loyalty TO President.
Washington am for Taft
as strong as a man can be-" declared
Postmaster General Hitchcock at the
White House. II did not realize until
a day or two ago how far these stories
about my alleged differences with the
president had gone"
Mr.. Hitchcock manifested great in
dignation that his loyalty had been
questioned.
at is an insult for anyone to think
that / have been disloyal to the presi-
dent" he said. Il cannot conceive how
any friend of mine could believe such
q report. have never had misun-
Outstanding with the president and do
not know where all these reports have
come from"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
Lodoe Art Sin Reintrodueed

Washington. The Henry CABOT
Lodge bill, providing Tor the institu-
ton Of an American academy OF arts
and letters. has been reintroduced 10
congress by Representative Slayden
OF Texas
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
CALHOUN CALLS IN AMERICANS
Minister te China Takes Preeautlon-
airy Measures,

Pekin. China. William ]. Cal
houn. the American minister. has
called in all Americans living in out
lying parts of the city.
The friction between the Manchu
troops of the imperial army and Yuan
Shi Kais force of Chinese troops is
constantly increasing. and a serious
conflict may be precipitated at any
moment.
The warning is given to missionar.
les at several important stations in
Chi Ii province and TO Americans do
Ing business in the capital outside the
foreign concessions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
Advertise Big contract.

La Crosse. have been asked
BY the board of public works on tho
installation of the new well system
OF water supply. to cost about $780,
600. Fifteen wells, each I25 feet
deep, are TO be dug.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
no Rreak MIth Paraauay.

Buenos Aires. Diplomatic relations
between Argentina and Paraguay will
be broken OF unless the ParaguayaR
government satisfies Argentina's de-
mands for compensation for the at
tscks on shipping and other property
belonging 70 her citizens.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

Madison. State Superintendent
W. L. Essman made a formal de-
mand on former State Veterinarian
A. H. Hartwig to turn over the gold
badge given him by the Schwab
Stamp and Seal company, Milwaukee.
while in Office. The attorney general
has held the badge to be the property
of the STATE, which should be gwen to
DR.. o. a. Eliason. present yeterlnar-
ian.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
johnson Must PAY $3.50.

London.-As the result of one Of
Jack Johnson's famous Joy rides. the
negro heavyweight champion was or
dered 10 pay $3.50 to local taxicab
company The pugilist was not pres.
eht when the case was called but
counsel appeared for him
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

Madison.-Pe Petitions for the ap-
pointment of Capt w J. Mckay as
state pension clerk. to succeed the
late Gen. c. II. Russell, who resigned
recently. are being circulated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

Lagrand. Ore.-After having been
lost in the Blue mountains for three
days, Roy Crandall. formerly Of Kirk.
wood III. died from cold and ex~
posture. A posse found the body and
brought II 70 this city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
LINCOLN SHAFT. ON POTOMAC.
cuIlorn Wins Fight for site Of $1,000.
600 Memorial.

UUU MEMORIAL,
Washington. Senator Cullom has
won his fight to have the pro.
posed 100000 Lincoln memorial
established on the bank of the Poto-
mac on the axis created by the Wash
ington monument and the capitol. At
meeting Of the Lincoln memorial
commission Congressman Cannon Of
Illinois was defeated by a vote OF 3
to In an effort to make the Sol
diers' Home the site A motion In
favor of Meridian hill also was de-
feated
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

Grand Rapids.-Thomas Hendricks
If this city was struck by
train at Stratford, and later died
from the effects OF his injuries His
body was found shortly after the
freight had passed through the town.
and the superstition is that he was on
his way to his boarding house at the
time of the injury. He was one OF Is
children. all of whom are now dead
excs pting one brother.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
FOOD EXPERT AWAITS HEIR
stork Is lowering Over Home Of Or.
Harvey w. Wiley.

StotN " FoNSTiH4 over rtorne OF ".
Harvey w. Wiley.
Washington, ID. CDR I-arvey
w. Wiley. the governments pure food
expert. is personally investigating
baby food of all sorts. because the
stork is lowering over his home.
DR. Wiley's engagement to Miss An.
ma c. Kelton daughter of the late
General Kelton. U. s. A. announced
last December year ago. came as a
surprise. seeing that Or. Wiley had ex-
perienced sixty-six years of bachelor.
hood.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

Boston.-Rev Clarence V. T. Richie
son. the confessed murderer OF Miss
Avis Linnen. is believed to be dying.
and may not live to feel the extreme
penalty pronounced upon him by the
Massachusetts, court
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
Innssxills Gel. Mesiinr.

Madison. Wisconsin, Society
of Veterinary Graduates. al its ses-
sion here. selected GAINESVILLE as the
place for holding the semi-2nnual
meeting in july
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

Madison.-A loss Of about $685.
600 faces the retailers OF berry
crates In Wisconsin if the short meas
IRE" berry box law passed by the last
legislature be strictly enforced. Stur-
geon Bay and Bayfield, firms have the
largest quantities on hand, but the full
enforcement OF the law would also
bear heavily upon concerns operating
in Janesville. Sparta and other small
fruit sections.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
HARRY FORBES KNOCKED OUT
one-Tlme Champion Easy Mark For
Johnny coulon.

Kenosha. Wis.-Johnny Coulon,
the worlds bantam champion. won
a technical knockout decision over
Harry Forbes. the champion off
1903. after the third round WAS two
minutes old in theiS lattle here last
night. Coulon won without struggle
because Forbes Slapped all his
strength In making the weight.
Forbes was down four times before
Kid Howard. his manager. mercifully
tossed in towel from the old
champs corner.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
WILL GIVE UP COST SHEETS
Steel Head Farrell Says Governments
Regulation Is Impractlcable.

Regulation Is ImpTactIcabIe.
Washington.--James +. Farrell,
president OF the United States
Steel corporation, appeared before the
Stanley committee and. after consld.
cradle argument, FINELY agreed to ex-
hibit to the committees expert &C.
countant the cost sheets OF the cor
poration.
Mr.. Farrell was forced to admit that
the corporation sells rails abroad at
lower rates than those charged at
home He also declared that the de.
structiye competition warfare now be
ing waged is certain to bring many
steel concerns perilously near to
bankruptcy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
-. m.r.nLnd. ar lrlnr...

Cote. Saskatchewan--Twenty-seveD
persons were injure>. when the Cana
dian Northern railways Edmonton &c
Winnipeg express went over an en-
bankment heTe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
Blaze Threatens shawano.

Shawano.=A fire which threat
ened the entire business section de-
stroyed the general store of NJ.
Chemison. The structure and con
tents, valued at $4,000. are a total
loss.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
narrr neat Lana In AustraIla.

Sydney, Australia.-James Barry
the American heavyweight, made his
Australian debut with a victory bar.
~ beat Bin Lang. the champion of
this country, in a 20 -ound battle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

At the same time, the assertion that
man can live a month on a bushel
of wheat Is not causing any Of the
beef barons &c spend sleepess nights.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

Uplift person tells rs that man is
not at TO be a husband until he is
thirty.fve years old but few men are
able to escape that long.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

Neenah. A deal. about closed,
will place downtown piece OF
property in the hands OF Kane
lodge OF Masons. who will erect a
handsome building within the next
year for lodge quarters and club
rooms.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
Declares for Government Ownership

declares lot ASNCFnfflcht NWHCFSutps
Albany. n. "a concurrent resolu-
ton declaring for government owner
ship Of the telegraph system as rec
commended by Postmaster General
Hitchcock was introduced in the as
sembly by Assenblyman Cuyillier OF
New York.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
shuster Reaohes go

Paris W Morgan Shgster. former
treasurer general Of Persia who was
expelled at the hehest Of Russia. has
arrived here on bis way hoEae 70 ms
United States.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
cIeveland Hss stso.ooo Fire.

Cleveland. o.-The Route & Jen-
nings buildings at the northwest cor
ner Of Superior avenue and the public
SQUARE were destroyed by Ere here.
The loss Is $4,000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

Portsmouth, O,-Fire destroyed the
Masonic temple, six-story building
In which were located a number OF
stores and offices. The loss is esti-
mated at 100000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

The female Of the species may be
more deadly than the male. but not
when there is a mouse In the vicinity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

The New Yorker who pawned his
wooden leg didn't have leg to stand
on, physically or financially.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
ANNA HELD SEEKS DIVORCE.

Actress Announces She Is Preparing
to File Suit In New York.
Sc tie. Wash Anna Held an
nounces that she is preparing to ille
suit for absolute divorce from Florenz
Ziegfeld, Jr. He is not with the Miss
Innocence company The decree will
be sought II New York state and the
action probably viii be begun before
the close of the season.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

Fond du Lac.-Mr. and Mrs. Phil.
lip Stamm celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary at the home OF
their daughter. Mrs Laura Markow.
The couple kept open house during
the day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31
COLONEL Sc IS eRANDcHlLp.
Theodore Roosevelt Meets His Son at
Train Ia New York.

TFaIn 70 NEW ToFk.
New York.-Coi Theodore Roose-
relt had his FIRST glimpse of his
first grandchild. Grace Green, daugh,
ter OF Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.. when
he met the train from Chicago at the
Grand Central station on which the
baby and her parents were finishing
their trip from California. where she
was born three months ago, The col
onel had never seen even picture OF
the child.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

The new king Of Siam is known as
Chowfa Maha Vaiiravudh He Is not
an exponent of simplined spelling.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31

King and Queen Arrive at Malta.
Malta.-King George and Queen
Mary on their arrival on board the
steamer Medina from India were
given a great Anglo-French welcome
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-03-21
he IS AFTER
RIGHT Of WAY
Would Connect roads
about Lake Tahoe

II. Iihbitt>, who l. connected
with the right OF way department. "t
the state engineers office ul CaIilor-
MIA. with headquarters At Sacramento.
wa, in Reno yesterday negotiating
iur the right OF way for the new road
California i, To- hiuld arohnd Lake
Tahoe. The nccr ~,ary rights OF way
have been secured from practically
every land owner through whose
property the road will pas. Several
owners reside in Reno and the visit
OF Mr. Tibbit, resulted in Hi> ~rcur-
ing right, Of way.
The road around Lake 'ahoc will
be constructed by the state. d bond
issue having been ordered by the leg
i>laturr. the fund, to be used in
meeting the eNpcu-e. The boulevard
when completed. will hc one "j The
most remarkable i'll the world, and
will prove strong drawing card
irr motorists,
Ou tho Neva,la -idc "i Lake Tahoe
from Glcubrook to Ta}lac, just across
the line, It splendid road eau be found
and during thr past Jew years this
thOroughlarr has proved the dcligh,
oi motorists. It leads through thick
grove, OF pine tree, and at all times
a splendid view OF the lake i, afford
4 \\',,h rInH
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-03-21

. ulent was completed by the close Of
the year, and one furnace blown in
January 8 The snelter i, located
sixteen and a hall miles north Of
Mason, t" which rail connections
have been made with the discharge
terminal OF the tramwdy. The plant
consists of two blast furnaces. having
4 capacity of 500 tons each for
tWrntv-iour hours. The blast iur-
mace building has been dcsiened and
constructed for the installation oi
convert, at some future time. The
~ncltrr i, very complete in every de
tail and is operated throughout by
electricity. In connection with the
-neItrr there i 4 sinterine machine.
which will be used in treating the
ore fines. concentrates and fiuc dust.
\ romplrtr haulacr system has been
ilaueuratcd about the plant. both for
furnace charoe> and Stag. also
complete water system working un-
der GRAVITY pressure. Tn connection
with this, installation precautions
have been made against fire by
cquippin4 the plant with electric
pumps
The balance. sheet nf the company
a~ OF December 81. 1911 show, a
tnta1 current assets of S22oO35 in
cuding Sll7. .oSS cash on hand. Cur
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-03-21
SPECIALIST HERE

DR.. w. r. McI.ain optical special
i>t OF Reno. New. will be in Carson
City for few days beginning We'd
nesday morning at Mrs. Friend ;
jcWcIry store, Eyes examined and
@Ia~~c~ fitted TO correct all defect7
that glasses will cure.
MI work absolutely guaranteed.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-03-21
NOTICE TO MEMBERS

All members oi Warren l-nginC
Company No |. are requested t'
meet at the engine house tomorrow
afternoon at | 80 for the purpose "l
attending the funeral OF our late
brother John Meyer
A KARGE.
Foreman
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-03-21

Professor Bray was among the in
coming passenger, this morning. Vie
ha, been making the rounds "l the
school, oi the state.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-02-08
APPLE
ORCHARD THIS
100000 Trees Will be
Planted on $4,000
Acres.

Spokane, Wash, Feb. S.--One million
two hundred and sixty thousand apple
trees will be planted on 1900 acres of
land at Thompson, Mont. by the
.Clarks Fork Development company Of
Spokane, recently organized with u
capitalization of s2,OOo,OOO by Edward
.Dolan and J. Herbert Anderson of this
city, as the principal incorporators.
-Four thousand acres will BE planted
this spring. Several hundred men will
be employed at the beginning OF the
planting season. The orchard will be
the largest commercial apple project in
the western country, having 1000 acres
more than is contained in the Arcadia
orchard, in the northern part of Spo-
kane county. The tract is equipped
with a large irrigation plant. ready
fci operating. The company will erect
storage and packing houses buildings
for its employees and nurseries. When
the trees come into bearing a cider
mill will be installed to work up sec
.ond-grade apples. Markets for high
grade fruit will he developed in Eur
ope, South America, Australia and the
orient, as well as at eastern points in
America.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-02-08
PITY POOR SAILOR
CADET! HE'S GOT TO
GIVE UP HIS CANDY

Annapolis, Feb. S.-(Special) )-To
regulate the character of sweets
bought by the naval cadets and TO
discourage lavish expenditure the au-
thorities of the naval academy have
forbidden the cadets to bring candy
into Bancroft hall. their quarters, or
to have 1t sent there by Annapolis
storekeepers
The cadets are limited to a dollars
worth n month, and this must be
bought from the academy store on
an order issued every thirty days, the
amount of which is deducted from
their allowance.
The cadets are complaining that
the stock of the academy store is
lacking In variety, They also say
they are competent TO regulate their
own consumption OF sweets.
No effort has been made to pre-
vent them from buying candles for
friends among the other sex, nor
are they subjected to any especial
espionage. Packages which bear n
cadets endorsement that they do not
contain candy are permitted within
Bancroft hall without question.