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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-11-19
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A small boy OF three was playing in
the street between the car tracks
while a bigger boy Of eleven or there
abouts stood on the sidewalks and
looked on.
The Good Samaritan passed that
way. He addressed the bigger boy.
is the little fellow your brother?"
he asked.
Yep"
Then bring him in from between
the tracks; he might get run over"
"Aw." replied the bigger boy. that
don't make no difference. we got plan
ty like him TO home. New York
Washington Post,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-11-19

IF naval officers are compelled to
witness surgical operations they viii
be reduced to the condition Of the pa
TENTS"
How so?''
81 should think they would be very
much cut up"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-11-19
DISPOSE Of Naooer.

A hen that is constantly fighting the
other hens should be disposed Of, for
even If she lays well herself, which is
unlikely, she viii cut down the pro-
duction Of the rest By constantly nag
ging them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-11-19

Of 10000 townships IN France hav-
ing more than 1000 inhabitants. about
5000 are without any public lighting
OF the remainder. there are 1,249
lighted by gas. 2.763 lighted By cleo
tricity and 172 by acetylene.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-11-19
How They shop.

I can understand a woman want
ing to match a piece Of SILK"
"WelI2''
But why should she make me show
her all the refrigerators and grind
stones we have in stocS7"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-11-19
Where H Was Mronn.

''Dobbs says that he is a man vino
takes his medicine without complain
ing That's true. but he has mis-
taken idea as to the medicinal value
Of alcohol "--ElrE-ingham Age-H Herald
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-11-19
Need II All Rioht.

Stox-"Say. old man. I'm sorry that
market tip / gave you yesterday
turned out SO bad. hope" Fox
ooh, that's all right passed 1t along
to a fellow / had a grudge against
Boston Transcript.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-11-19
sows for Breeding.

Select the largest. most perfectly
built sows for breeding purposes.
These are usually the ones We sell
lust because they win bring a dollar
or two more.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-11-19
Rrokenx Is safe.

Muggins What's the matter with
Brokeby? He looks worried
Guggins--He can't meet his bills.
Muggins- That's nothing can't
dodge mine Springfield Union.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-11-19
British columbla,s Timber.

with the exception Of Siberia, Bra
I'll and the northwestern United
states. British Columbia's timber
wealth is reported TO be unparalleled
IN any other country.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-11-19
SOUR Food kllln Chicks.

If you have lost good many young
chicks during the past season and can
find no other reason. it may be you
will remember they had access to
sour food. This win kill them quickly
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-11-19

This years farming prabably re
turned you value received" for the
amornt Of energy and vim you put
into #, and II the results do not sat
isfy you, plan more judiciously for
next season.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-11-19
its ABILITY.

THE straight ticker feather In that
girls hat took my eye"
1T nearly took mine out"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-11-19
svcoe ss With Grapes.

Success with grape culture requires
that a varFet: be selected that is
adapted to the locality in which it is
to be planted
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-11-19

and tailors are striving to obtain; this
is the latest idea in the world of
fashion.
Such nantes are made of hand
painted gauze and of fine black lace;
they are trimmed with bands of sable.
fox, chinchilla, skunk and various
other furs.
Material Must Be Supple.
The choice Of material is wide. but
one thing is absolutely necessary, that
is that the garment should be made of
some stuff which is as supple as chif-
fon. Upon the pliable' qualities of the
material the success OF the garment
depends. Such a model would be sim
ply grotesqre if carried out in thick
cloth or heavy silk. To look well il
must hang in straight, clinging folds,
and this is only possible when ultra
supple materials are employed.
Charmeuse embroidered in Japanese
style is extremely effective for these
nantes. The Partisan dressmakers
and tailors vie with each other in an
effort to obtain original and uncom-
mon designs for these embroideries,
and with the addition of bands vi fur
and dainty Innings, the loveliest gar
ments are created.
Such a cloak as that will be very
popular all through the winter for
afternoon wear at the smart restau.
rants. These loose wraps can be
thrown off with the greatest ease and
a costume of white or pastel tinted
crepe looks delicious when emerging
from the generous folds of velvet or
embroidered satin.
/ have mentioned in several recent
articles that this is essentially a pic
turesque age. Women are looking un.
usually pretty and attractive this win
ter. and / attribute this fact. largely,
to the picturesque dresses and dresses
which are 81 much the fashion.
Smart Autumn Hats.
/ have sketched this week one OF the
new models for autumn wear. One of
these sketches represents a very orig
inal and uncommon tricorne. This
shape is once more fashionable. In
fact, it is going to be one of the most
popular shapes of the winter season.
The model shown in my sketch was
made of black velvet, and it was Dor
dered with white fox. The turned-up
brim was so arranged that the curved
lines seemed to overlap each other.
This hat is one which / can confident
" recommend to those in search of an
effective model for wearing with au-
tumn walking suits.
Another popular design as a simple
little hat in black and white velvet,
with a quaint white marabout mount
jutting out at one side This mixture
Of black and white velvet is in great
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-11-19

The most effective. vet simplest remedy
for coughs is Deans Mentholated Cough
Drops--5c at Drug Stores.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-11-19

When you search for honor among
thieves take a policeman along.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-11-19

Some men who learned to crawl
when they We're babies never seem to
have gotten over IL.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-17
AUTO GOES THROUGH
FENCE OF CONCRETE
Seven Passenger Car PIunGes Into
Cemetery at Dead Mans Curve
With Four Occupants.

Shortly after midnight Tuesday.
dead mans curve" TIE first turn at
the Evergreen cemetery on the county
road. was the scene of another auto
mobile accident. Forty feet Of the con-
crete fence that enclOses the cemetery.
completely demolished shows where
the big seven passenger automobile
ploWed its way into the cemetery. Its
career was finally stopped when it
struck and broke one Of the large trees
in the cemetery grounds After strik-
ing the tree, the rear wheels skidded.
throwing the machine to the east, and
the auto turned turtle.
The automobile entered the cemetery
near the point where J. F. Barlow
was killed two years ago. when the
automobile in which he was riding left
the county road and plunged into the
cemetery,
The automobile was occupied by two
women and two men The machine was
coming from the direction Of the city
when IT struck the fence Shortly after
the accident the two women and one Of
the men disappeared. One man re-
manned to right the damaged automo-
bile and have IL towed back to the city
When the automobile struck the
fence, the crash was heard by Mr. and
Mrs. r. H. ThOrne. of the Evergreen
cemetery, and J. II. Hopkins. superin-
tendent John Harm. living over two
blocks away, also heard it.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-17

New York, Sept. 17.-Reports of an
increase in dividends, large earnings
and segregation of assets involving a
stock dividend were brought forward
to explain the rise in Reading, which
reached its climax this morning when
the price jumped to a level 10 points
higher than a week ago. The rumors
were claSSed merely as stock market
gossip, however, and the explanation
which found more ready credence was
iat the shorts were looking for
squeeze
The market improved and before
midday prices began to move upward.
Some of the losses were fully made up.
Bonds were easy.
The market again showed dropping
tendencies after the rally had brought
up prices sufficiently to enable pro
fessiOnals to unload Union Pacific
sold a point over yesterdays final
price and Reading got close to 10
before they reacted. Independent
strength developed in numerous minor
SpecialtieS, particularly Great Northern
Ore and the Petroleum stocks.
Extreme weakness of Rock Island
securities frustrated attempts to re-
latiOn became listleSS. Rock Island fell
two, the preferred q. and the four
percent collateral bonds three points.
The market in general evidenced a
The market closed weak. Selling of
Reading was on a larger scale. after
it was learned that only the regular
dividend had been declared at today 5
of its early rise and something more.
breaking to 1874. Effective selling
went on in other influential stocks
Steel. Union Pacific. Amalgamated,
Pacific and New York Central sagged
a point or more.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-17
WILSON APPOINTS
TEXAN As ORATOR
Representative Henry to
Dedicate Site Of the
Balboa Monument.

Washington, D. c, Sept. 17.-Presi-
dent Wilson today designated repre-
sentative Robert L. Henry. of Texas,
TO deliver an Grafton on behalf Of the
federal government at the dedication
Of tie Balboa monument site, Sept
&c. at San Diego, Calf. King Alfonso
has designated the Spanish minister
TO attend as his personal representa-
tive
The senate banking committee con-
tinued hearings today on administra-
tiOn currency bill
The public lands committee agreed
on a dav TO- q final vote on the Hetch
Hetchy water bill
In the house discussion of the cur
rency bill continued
May Vote on Money Bill Thursday.
The Democratic currency continues
to resist the assaults of Directing Re
publicans IN the house. The bill 3
more than half completed and some OF
the most important provisions have
been settled. It IS generally agreed
on both sides of the chamber that the
measure VIII come up for passage
Thursday.
brought out Tuesday was from the
committee, and was agreed to, with
several Democrats voting against it
This would provide that member banks
should have unlimited rediscount priv
lieges with reserve banks. another
amendment, If adopted, would provide
that discounted paper should have
maturity of more than 50 days instead
Senator Reed a Democratic member
of the committee, asserted during the
hearings that he objected to long terms
for members Of the federal reserve
board that would make the board IN
responsive to a change in political con-
ditions.
system supposed TO be controlled by the
public which the people Of the United
states can't change at the next cleo
MAY Change Cotton Futures Tax.
Modification of the senate's cotton
futures tax amendment TO the tariff
20 the house viii soon be considered
BY the tariff conference committee.
Informal discussion developed that the
house probably would accept the plan
Of taxing trades in cotton futures, il
the Clarke amendment adopted by the
senate were modified
A substitute for the Clarke amend
representative Lever, Of South Caro-
lima, would provide that the tax Of
One-tenth Of a cent per pound, or 80
cents per bale, should not be assessed
where the cotton contra cts call for the
regular government grades and such
grades actually are delivered; or,
where the difference in price is paid.
Il another grade is delivered. This and
other changes viii be considered in the
belief that the cotton futures amend
ment finally will be retained as regu-
latOFy provision, as well as a revenue
raising feature. The house members
accepted the senate amendments, put
ting gun powder, Eliminates and har-
ness and saddlery on the free list The
senate yielded in its amendment put
ting chamOis, calfskins and other sim
liar feathers on the free list
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-17
MONEY AND METALS
NV YORK AIARKET

lBy Associated PreSS.f
New York, Sept 17.-Money on call
Time loans. firm: so days, 4@4A; 80
days. 4 q six months, 65H percent
Prime mercantile paper, - a per-
cent
Bar silver. 6015.
Mexican dollars, 46.
Copper. firm; standard spot, 1900
1880. Sept. Oct and Nov. 1900 a 6-52.
Tin. easy: spot 42.4O@42.75; Sept.
Iron. firm: No l Northern, 1900 q
1850 No Northern, 1915 616-25: No.
1 Southern. 1925 015.75; No. 1 South
ern soft. 1926 G15.75.
Lead. steady: 40.
Spelter, steady: 5-S5 q 5-95.
London Metal Market.
London, Eng, Sept 1.-THE London
markets closed as follows:
Lead, SO. s1T, dc; spelter, f21, So
Copper. quiet: spot, f74, So. dc: fu-
Urn I'm. quiet spot. 1888. $40: futures.
Iron. Cleveland warrants, s54, d41z.
II. Louis Metal Market.
St. Louis, No, Sept 17.-Lead lower,
$50; speIter lower, $40
THE LOCAL MARKET.
Mexican MOney-EI PasO Quotation.
Mexican pesos Gel Paso buying
Mexican currency CEI raso buying
New York exchange in Mexico City.
Ell Paso Shelter Quotations.
Corrected Daily)
Bar silver, 601z.
Lead. 4-75-
Copper (wire b3Tsl 1850.
Lead Oondon) N2O, s12, de.
Weekly Averages.
douglas Smeiter Quotations.)
Copper, 1888.
\
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-17
CROP HAS
EFFECT ON WHEAT
Record Production VIII Shut
Out Imports; Rain
Puts Corn Up.

Chicago, Ill, Sept 17.-Official re-
ports that the French crop would be
larger than expected tended today 10
make the wheat market easy. The
total yield. it was stated, would be
almost sufficient to shut out imports.
The opening varied from q shade off
TO 4 advance. but gradually receded
under last nights level.
The close was steady at last nights
close
Prospects of delayed Smelling and
prolonged rain had a bullish effect on
corn. Prices started X to Il to q c
higher, and rose further, but not all Of
the gain was held
The close was steady, x to q &C above
last night.
Oats developed some strength with
corn. Demand, however, proved light
and the market fell back under last
nights figures.
Provisions went up grade with hogs
and particularly for deliveries. First
sales were at PIC advance, with ad-
ditiOnal gains later
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-17
Ell PASO SCHOOL FOR
GIRLS OPENS WITH 65

The FL Paso School For Girls, under
the direction of the co-principals, Miss
Ora ". L. Slater and Miss Olga Tafel,
opened its winter session today, with
an enrolment OF IS pupils. TIE teach
ers have all returned from their sum
mer vacations. Some of the vacations
were spent abroad, some in New Eng
land, while others visited in the middle
states. The only teacher who was with
the school last year not returning this
year, is Miss Rebecca Mack, who re-
manned at her home in Philadelphia
Miss Mack's place is filled by Miss
Marion Maddocks, who will have charge
of the intermediate work. Nile Eu-
genie Gerlac, who is with the school
for the first time this year, will have
charge Of the French and Spanish; Miss
Cora B. KEY will have the primary
work; Miss Stella Treadwen has the
Latin and history; Miss Madeline Mar
shall will teach English and history;
Miss Slater has the mathematics; Miss
Tafel, German; Miss Ruby Stone, ply
steal training and physiology. Mrs
Francis Well will be the business di-
rector of the school.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-17
CHURCH MEN DISCUSS
CLUBS AT A DINNER
Presbyterian Women Give Dinner to $40
Club Members and 0Cests-0fficeIs
and Committees Chosen


Church clubs for men were discussed
from the three ANGLES of the social, re-
hgious and civic life Tuesday evening
at the first fall meeting of the Mems
club of the First Presbyterian church.
The feature of the meeting was a din
ner, which was served by the women
of the church and which was enjoyed by
$40 members and invited guests of the
club. Rev. c. J.. Overstreet spoke from
the religious side of the clubs relation
to the church; J. H. MeBroOm discussed
the civic relations of the club, and Nor
man NJ Walker the social relations.
Alr. McBroom made a strong plea for
clean politics to the men of the club,
AMI urged that thew do their part to make
Fl Paso cleaner and better, and to elimi-
nate croOkedness fro the political life
of the country. He argued that if the
men of the churches would do their duty
there would be no such corruption. Par
vim Witte sang and the audience sang
'Old Hundred" before closing.
At the conclusion OF the regular pro-
gram the annual election of officers
was held. J. /. Campbell as chairman
of the nominating committee, made the
report OF the committee, which was
adopted. The officers o the club for
the year who were elected are: T. J.
Jones, president; Rupert B. Redic, vice
president; P. f. Knight, treasurer; Z.
D. Carlton. secretary.
Executive committee-T. J. Jones, a.
H. Anderson, W. Van Long, F. NJ. Lassi-
ter. c. ". Sowle, F. E. Hunter.
Reception committee. S. Wright,
A. g. Foster, E. a. Shelton, W. P. Blk
Ter, w. r. Blair.
Entertainment committee - W. /.
Gaines, E. c. KniclzmeYer, J. a. Dick,
\. NJ Walker, E. P Rankin.
Hustlers' committee-G. a Graham.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-17
MRS VERNE LYONS.

Mrs. Verne Lyons, aged % years, died
late Tuesday afternoon at 1925 East
Missouri street, of valvular heart trou-
ble. according to the verdict of coroner
James J. Murphy. who was called to hold
the inquest Tuesday NIGHT at o'clock.
Mrs. A. J Davis, who called at the house
that afternoon at 5 o'clock, stated to
the coroner that the woman was then
in a dying condition. DR.. ". NJ. Branch
was Immediately called. The woman
was dead when he arrived. The de-
ceased was the wife of Willard y.
Lyons. who was at Captain, n NJ, at
the time of her death. He is expected
to arrive TODAY.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-17
AT THE PRINCESS THFATER

some more of the attractions-the real
ones-that are drawing the crowds to
the Princess. They include the Than
love tale of the seashore and the DAYS
gone by. This is most thrilling
love story. Won at the Rodeo." some
real lively ranch scenes and plots o.
lore, is another. Babies Prohibited :"
a comedy, is another With these three
reels there is something doing all the
time. Don't forget the spotlight song
artist, Harry Prince. accompanied bY
Miss Lola Caro-. Always the best at
the Princess is the motto of the man
gemcnt-AdYertise
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-17
SHOTS FIRED IN AIR ADD
TO SPEED RE RINNTr-C, !

It is against the rules for anyone to
talk to a member az the city chain
gang. A Mexican, called philippine"
Tuesday afternoon tried to talk 10
Tomas Monies, a member of the gang
which was working that afternoon in
the vicinity of Stanton and California
PatrOIman +. E Edwards, the guard.
OBJECTED TO TINS, telling the man to
leave. philippine it is said. refused
to leave the place, and the officer ar
rested him. \ disturbance il is said.
then started. during which the Mexican
got away from the officer and ran Ed
wards fired two shots in the air 10
frighten the Mexican, but these only
served to accelerate his speed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-17
AM Us E1IElS IS,
THE RIDGLEYs AT GRECIAN

Come to the Grccian today and see
your favorite motion picture stars in
real life. The management of the Gre
clan went to great expense in securing
this attraction for its patrons.
This afternoon cleo Ridgley Will hold
a reception for the women from 2:30
until $3.50 and will entertain you in her
own original way. She will also be seen
in several pictures. This Will give you
an opportunity to see her on the screen
and in real life at the same time.
Dick Ridgley will lecture on the
making of motion pictures Be sure
stars have appeared TO capacity houses
everywhere.
This is the first time that a picture
star has ever appeared in person in
FL Paso and can only be seen at the
observation-disclosures
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-17
SHENANDOAH. AT THE BIJOU.

The large CROWDS That attended the
Bijou yesterday TO see Shenandoah
were high in their praise of this won
derful picture. and it seems to be the
unanimous opinion that Shenandoah
is the best production shown here this
year. Every person, young or old.
should see it, as it is not only history
but you get an idea of what our fore
parents had to endure during the days
of the war.
There is always something exciting
during the entire time this picture is
on the screen, so don't miss this op-
portunity of seeing it Today is the
last time this picture can be seen mere
Attend the matinee, if possible. and
avoid the crowd tOnight.-Advertise
ment
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-17
SUFFRAGETS MAKE ATTEMPT
TO BURN HISTORIC PALACE

London, Eng, Sept. IA suffraget
carson squad" early TODAY tried to burn
down Renshurst palace, the historic 14th
century country seat of lord De L'Isle
and Dudley, at Tunbridge, Kent.
eeeded IN extiHc uishing the flames.
Two women were seen fleeing across
the lawn in front of the building and
suffrage literature was scattered rbOut
the grounds
The mansion is filled with antiques.
old tapestries and articles left there
bv queen Elizabeth, who frequently oc-
cupied the house during her reign
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-17
LOSE MARIA MAPULA

Jose Maria MaUula. aged So years,
died Wednesday morning at 2 o'clock
at $40 North Kansas street, of acute
alcoholism, according to the verdict of
coroner E. B. McClintoek who held the
inquest. The deceased had lived here
three years He was from chihuahua,
Mexico. it is cold. Two brothers in
Chihuahua survive. They have been no
titled of their brothers death. Pending
advices from them. the funeral arrange
ments have not been made.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-17
DAILY RIDDLES
QUESTIONS.

1. What is that which flies high,
flies low, has no feet and yet wears
shOes2
?. Why is an egg too lightly
boiled like one done too much?
3 What is that which has neither
flesh nor bone and yet has four
fingers and a thumb?
4. Why is a butchers cart like
his stockings.
s. What is the best way to keep
water out of your house?
Answers will be found under
their appropriate numbers scattered
through the Classified Advertising
pages.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-17
ARIZONA GOLD Production
Is S374G 4OO IN ~,

Washington, D. c, Sept. 17.-Arizono
contributed $3,74S. 400 to the gold nro@
duction of the United States in 1912
while New Mexico's production for tho
same period was $754.6OO. The gold
production in Texas was $4,000 The
total gold production in the ITniteS
States was S93, 451 400.
ArizOna's silver production in 1912
was 3, 445,500 fine ounces, New NTexico
1.460,S0O fine ounces and Texas, 37s. 500
fine ounces. The total silver produc.
ton of the United States for 1919 vs.
63766,S0O fine ounces.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-17
a.HOMER,s ODYSSEY, Ar ,I.,1n

The management OF the Alamo begs
to announce that owing to delay of tbs.
"Rob-Roy' films, due to railroad trou-
bles, it is unable to start this even
ing's matinee with the big feature.
However, until the delayed service ar
rives, the Alamo will present "Homer's
Odyssey" in three parts. This SEN
sational educational feature was pro
duced in Italy, and is in colors. Be
sure and see it and 'Rob-Roy" tonight.
Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-17
DEATHS AND BURIALs
IOHN B THOMPSON

John B. Thompson, a mining man of
Shreveport. La. died at a South Oregon
street hotel Tuesday night at the age
of go years. He was single man and
had been known in this district for 5he
past % years. Heart trouble was the
cause of death The body will be
burial