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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
COLONEL MULHALL Is
SUDDENLY TAKEN I'LL
Former N. A. NJ. Agent Tells Body He
is Worn Out and Adjournment
is Then Taken.

Washington, Aug l4.-While testi-
flying before the house lobby investi-
eating committee Martin NJ. Mulhall
became i'll Tuesday. Adjournment
was taken to allow him time to re-
cuperate. Meantime James A. En-
cry, counsel for the National Associa-
ton Of Manufacturers told the senate
lobby investigating committee what
Mulhall's duties were while employed
by the association as lobbyist and po-
litical campaigner.
Mulkall was on the stand two hours
before he announced that he was worn
out and could not proceed.
"Mulhall kept me supplied with
copies of bills and public documents
in relation to the work here. and got
information Of the status of legisla-
ton in which we were Interested" Mr..
Emery testified an this work he
gathered information and learned the
views of members of congress. RE
made inquiries about hearings and re-
quested an opportunity for me to APP
pear"
Mr. Emery denied that Henry Neal
and Harry Parker. employed at the
capitol. had been in the pay OF the
manufacturers lie testified that he
did draw one check for $50, sent it to
Mulhall and told him to divide it be.
tween Neal and Parker. merely 10
pay for the many courtesies they per-
formed for our members.
did you ever make any payments
to Mulhall for MeMichael?" asked the
attorney for the manufacturers,
Yes, said the witness. 1T never
exceeded $50 MONTH. and II termina-
ted when left for Europe In 1910"
The payments were made, he said,
for services in getting bills and docu-
ments and for courtesies.
Mr.. Emery denied Mulhall's story
that Representative jenkins OF Wis
cousin had promised that If reelected
he would see that man satisfactory
to the manufacturers would go on the
house judiciary committee
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
MANY CHANGES IN
LIVE STOCK LAWS
Several important Measures Are
Placed on Statute Books.
NEW RULES ON TUBERCULOSIS
General Trend Is Toward More strin-
gent Regulations for the Proven
ton Of Disease in
Herds.

Madison. --Important changes were
made in Wisconsin livestock laws by
the last legislature The regulations
pertaining to tuberuelar animals were
modified so as TO increase the maxi
mum appraisal value from $50 10 $40
The law further provides that com
pensation to be received by the owner
of condemned cattle shall depend upon
the extent Of the disease found in the
individual animal by post-mortem ex-
animation.
AS IN the past when post mortems
do not reveal LESSONS owners OF cattle
shall receive the full appraisal value.
For those animals that pass the meat
inspection the owner receives three
fourths of the appraisal value. But If
the meat is condemned the owner will
get so per cent. of appraisal value.
In this connection it is important
that owners of animals in which the
disease has progressed so far that the
meat is unfit for food purposes should
realize that these are dangerous to
keep in a herd. They are constantly
giving off organisms that will cause
rapid spread of the disease; and every
herd owner for his own protection
should have infected animals removed
as quickly as possible, even if he did
not receive an. compensation.
Many pure bred animals, valuable
for breeding purposes, have gone the
slaughter house route because their
9r1 tn
them in quarantine under the regula-
tions of the state livestock sanitary
board. To prevent some of the losses
thus occasioned this board is now au-
thorized TO establish quarantine farms
where infected animals can be kept.
And the law now provides that own
ership of such animals may. with the
permission of the board, change from
the original owner 10 the owner of the
quarantine farm. A committee from
the livestock sanitary board is now
drafting rules and regulations for the
operation of these farms.
To further restrict the spread of hog,
cholera. new rule has passed regard
ing the importation of swine. 1t guards
against the admission OF any hog into
the state of Wisconsin. except for i'm
mediate slaughter, unless it has been
properly immunized.
The personnel of the livestock sani-
tary board now consists of Charles II.
Everett OF Racine, Ira Christ of Hud-
son. IA. e. Kreuger of BeaVer Dam, and
two ex-officio members DIR. o. II
Eliason. state veterinarian. and Prof. K.
G. Hastings, bacteriologist of the Uni
versity of Wisconsins college of agri-
culture.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Attacks Rail Board Ruling.

An appeal from the decision OF the
railroad commissioner refusing a GER
t.ficate of convenience and necessity
to the Citizens Telephone company,
Eau Claire. has been taken to the cir
cuit court of Dane county Notice of
appeal was filed in the Office Of the
commission by Sturdyant & FAIR, at
torneys of Eau Claire
Some time ago the Citizens Tele-
phone company filed petition with
the commission asking that it be
granted certificate of convenience
and necessity to operate its lines and
exchange in the city of Eau Claire.
After hearing upon the petition and
upon the advice of Attorney General
Owen it was denied and the present
case is brought to set aside that denial
and compel the issuance of the certi-
ficate.
The case will be an interesting one
as it affects one of the vital points
maintained by the commissioner. that
Il is to prevent unnecessary competi-
tiop.
The commission also issued on or
der upon the petition Of B c. Rosen.
Grams and others Of Prairie city. or
dering the Prairie City Electric com
pany TO furnish day or continuous
service for power purposes. in accord,
ance with the presented rates when
contracts for the use of S5,horse power
of current are entered into for a term
of one year or more.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
TOP OF LAUNCH FALLS
AND 7 ARE DR0 WNED
Waves From Passing Tug Causes
Smaller Vessel to RolI-5odies
Are Recovered.

Duluth, Mimi Aug 15.--Seven per-
sons were drowned in ST. Louis bay
here when himsy top used for seats
on the launch Dauplaise collapsed and
the occupants we're thrown into the
water. All OF tho victims bodies were
recovered
The accident occurred after the
launch had gone through a drawbrldge
OF the Northern Pacific railway. The
tug Sinclair came up behind the
launch, causing a heavy swell. The
Dauplaise was caught in the swell,
and the rocking OF the boat caused
the supports Of the canopy top to
give way. throwing fourteen persons
seated on II into the water.
AS the engineer attempted TO re-
verse the engine the clutch broke,
causing the launch to run about 100
feet from those In the water.
Members Of the party who were
rescued went into Mysteries, and were
restrained from jumping into the wa
ter by the government officials.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
viii Build Vaults.

Superintendent of Public Property
VI. l.. Essmann has searched Madison
high and low for vault for tlresuse of
the state banking department, but he
has been unable to find one. State
Bank Examiner Kuolt refuses to give
up his quarters in the old north wing
until the state furnishes new vault in
which may be stored the valuables Of
the department MIR. Essmann says
there appears to be nothing left but to
build a vault. The banking depart
ment win probably be moved to the
offices formerly occupied by the chief
clerk of the senate. where special
vault will be built
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Lands Need DRAINING.

There are In Wisconsin over 7.000,-
00O acres in need of better drainage
OF this area. about one-third consists
of muck and peat marshes and the re-
naming two-thirds is made up largely
of wet clay These figures are taken
from bulletin compiled by Prof. E.
X. Jones of the agricultural expert
ment station.
Thousands OF dollars are annually
lost as the result of the lack of drain
age Cultivation is delayed in the
spring. the wet soils are cold and the
crops do not grow, the air is kept out
of the ground and decomposition OF
vegetable matter is checked and the
standing water prevents healthy root
development. according to Professor
Jones
Drains on some OF these lands pay
for themselves in single year" con-
cludes Professor Jones. and there are
but few that do not pay for them.
selves in four years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
BANKERS TALK WITH M'Aooo.
Finaneiers Of West Meet Treasury
Head at Capital.

Washington, Aug 15.-About TWEEN.
ty.iive bankers from the Rocky noun
tain and Pacific states conferred with
Secretary Of the Treasury McAdoo to-
day regarding disposition of the $50.
100000 the treasury department has
announced il will deposit in southern
and western banks to aid the move
ment OF crops
The treasury officials already have
conferred with southern and middle
west bankers on the question.
In addition to going over the matter
the bankers were given fun details
concerning the administrators cur
rency measure now before the house.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
RAIN BREAKS. THE oRourH.

Downpour Does the Greatest Amount
of Good to Crops.
Washington. Aug 12,--Rains that
swept the country from Nebraska 10
western New York. Saturday and sun
day have broken the heat siege in por-
tons, at least, OF the east central and
west central states and will be of the
greatest help 10 what remains of the
crops. according to reports received
here. The rains we're steady with no
driving winds and soaked gradually
into the ground
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Roads Pay Taxes.

The general fund Of the state treas
ury contains a balance of more than
81. 000. 600. as a result OF the semi-an-
nual payment or taxes. by the railroad
companies of their taxes in February
and the other half in August. The t.
tai amount Of taxes paid by them to
the state this year was SS,s60, 36S.07, as
aainst SI.164,f1S27 last year.
The railroad taxes SO into the gen
eraI fund of the state and are used for
current expenses Of the state and leg
islati~e appropriations which are not
provided for in other ways.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
proh. oeeupatLonaI oIssasss.

In spite OF the veto By Governor Nc
Cavern OF the Scott bill providing for
a legislative investigation Of the sub
ieets Of sickness, invalidity and oceu-
national diseases. a PROBE viii be con
Quoted by a special legislative com
mittee. the expense TO be borne by the
Individual members. The senate side
wiz be represented by Senator's Hoyt.
richards and Zophy The { sembly
viii be represented BY Assemblymen
Rosa or Sharp. Rhea. Holmes. JACOB
Dietrich. The committee win report
To the next legislature
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20

Milwaukee. Max Wadrix died at
Emergency hospital, the third to
die as result of trolley wreck at
the North city limits. Eighteen are in
the hospital still
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Irvine Factory a Success.

Twlne Factory q Success
Madison.-"If the operation OF a new
institution with prison convict Iaborers
who were unused to the work, under a
management unfamiliar with local con
ditions and environment, in an indus
try that required not only the making
Of market but the meeting Of severe
competition-if the production of g.
100000 pounds of standard binder
tw under these conditions and the
selling of that p-e1uct at a net profit.
may be called a success, then the Wis
consin prison binder Irvine factory has
been a success"
Such was the declaration Of Presi-
dent Ralph Smith of the state board
Of control when asked as to the results
of the operation OF that plant.
Dir. Smith said that the plant was
started first Ia small way last Janu-
airy and that operations were gradual
~ expounded as the way seemed clear.
One grade of Irvine only was made,
standard sissl. Three million pounds
we're made, market for it developed
and every pound sold at a uniform
price of S12 cents per pound The
plant is still at work upon what raw
material is on hand. but III of the
product will ind ready market
The plant employed from 80 to 100
convicts in the work These were paid
wage. based upon production and Mr..
Smith said that the prisoners seemed
satisfied. In fact, he said, the moral
Influence of the institution is good and
that it provides at least a partial solu-
ton of the prison labor problem. The
immediate supervision of the plant is
by Thomas p. Conner. who has spent
all his life in the Irvine business.
President Smith said that a most
gratifying fact in connection with the
work of establishing the plant is that
the farmers of the state, the co-opera-
tive organizations and many dealers
have accorded to the plan their hearty
support. This was of great assistance
in the work of opening a market.
The product of the factory was sold
at uniform price of So cents per
pound in quantities of 1000 pounds or
more to dealers or consumers but in
less quantities at nine cents.
IL is the present purpose of the
board to run the plant to its capacity
next year.
The plant represents an investment
by the state of $4,000 for building
and equipments. Then there is ap-
propriated 100000 to be used as re-
volying or working fund This fund is
drawn upon to meet the working ex-
penses of the plant, the money being
paid out and returned as the business
of the plant is carried on, payment for
purchases being charged TO it and re.
ceipts from sale credited
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
summer Resort Is surnea.

Green Lake, Wis. Aug i3,-Panic
and injury accompanied the destruc
tior of the Sherwood Forest hotel
here by 9fire. Patrie Craw may die.
John Miller also was hurt. Two hun
dred guests we're routed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Dlecs BLAMED BY WITNESS.
Marsha Warrington. His Victim. Ends
Testimony.

San Francisco. Aug. Is. Marsha
Warrington continued to be the chief
and almost the only witness heard in
the trial of the governments case
against Maury l. Diggs. former state
architect of California. charged with
having transported her from sacra-
mento TO Reno. New. in violation OF
the Mann act
She picked up the unfinished story
Of ler friendship with the defendant
and carried Il through from beginning
to end, lowering her eyes at times,
hanging her head and dropping her
voice almost to a whisper. but never
faltering in her answers.
There was no attempt to shake her
narrative on cross.eNaminatiou. Diggs.
she said induced her to leave home
against her wishes and judgment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
FIGHT HALTs TARIFF BILL.
Discussion Of Proposed Free Listing of
Wheat Blocks PROGRESS.

Washington, Aug. b. Discussion OF
the agricultural schedule and the pro,
posed free listing of wheat In particu.
lar. enlivened the tariff discussion in
the senate. Senator Gronna of North
Dakota proposing in lieu OF free wheat
a duty of six cents bushel
Action on the amendment was de-
ferred owing 10 prolonged debate A
Democratic caucus has been called
when plans for expediting the bill will
be discussed and a proposal will be
made for an agreement that recess
OF congress be taken until November
/, after the passage of the tariff bill in
the senate and the currency bill in the
house
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20

Sbeboygan - Emmanuel Lutheran
congregation has extended call to
Rev. D. Eman of Conklin. Mich
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Governor Appoints Mahon.

Governor McGovern appointed AS
semblyman 7. J. Mahon state claim
agent to succeed Fred NJ. Wilcox, who
has been made member Of the state
industrial commission TO succeed PROF
John r. Commons. Mr. Wilcox has
gone to Appleton to arrange his pri-
yate affairs, and will return to Madi-
son and qualify for his new position.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
sneaker Named commlttees.

Speaker Hull announced tho follow
ing assembly members Of the interim
committees:
Forestry-Axel johnson. Ray Nye.
II. NJ. Laurson. o. f Roessi +. f. j.
kneen.
Vice inquiry y. " bingham, J. Do
Ian. Carl Minkley,
Judicial circuit inQuiry-W E. Hurl-
but. Archie McComb. A. J. Hedding
oecupational diseases F. L.
Holmes. A. o. Rhea. c. d. Rosa. Jacob
Dietrich.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
BANK BURGLARY Insurance.

The Bankers Limited Casualty com
pany of Wisconsin. with headquarters
in Milwaukee. has been organized for
the purpose of insuring banks against
burglary. and 10 do a mutual business
in bonding officers and employees Of
banks. More than half the state banks
in Wisconsin have given notice OF their
intention to Join the association.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20

Newark, O, Aug. 10 An electric
spark dropped into a case of motion
picture films at the Auditorium the
alter and set fire TO them. panic en-
sued and several we're injured in get
ting out
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Inhllee al River EaIIs.

Members OF the legislature have re-
ceived invitations TO attend eelebra-
ton at River Falls in which the city
win express it's appreciation of the leg
islature's nberality toward the River
Falls State Normal school The day
viii be a legal holiday by authority OF
the mayor The grants made BY the
legislature will go for Improvements in
the school.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
ErIsnas Of eosIsts DENY Report.

Newport, X. l., Aug. 10. Its all
false" was the comment made here
by friends OF Robert Goelet and his
beautiful wife. formerly Elsie Whe-
Ian. whoE they were told Of report
that the couple were 10 be divorced.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
rlf,v -Tbre. Are Poisoned,

Milwaukee, Aug. is. Forty men and
women. employees of the din
ing room and kitchen of the Soldiers
home. are in the hospital as result of
ptomafne poisoning. Or. Oscar Chrys-
Ter lead of the medical STAFF, has or
de an investigation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Ant Causes surnrise

Washington, Aug 14.-Senators
were amazed on Tuesday night to learn
that Governor o'Neal of Alabama had
appointed Representative CLAYTON as
senator to succeed the late Senator
Johnston
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
So Attsnd Rank Nc.

New York. Aug. 1s-Invitstioas to
attend the conference Of bankers to
be held at Chicago for the discussion
Of the federal reserve bill have been
sent to 45 banking associations and 12s
clearing houses % this country.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20

Columbus, s, c.. Aug. l5.--"The good
white people Of Laurens know how to
defend their women" said Governor
Blease In commenting upon the lynch
ing OF a negro, accused of attacking a
white girl. by mob OF 1900 persons
at lysNrens
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
aRsautis.n perfection Dies

Washington. Aug. 15,--C, Leslie Rey-
nolds. famous in horticultural circles
as the perfector Of the American
Beauty rose, dropped dead here last
night while chasing some boys in the
National botanical gardens.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20

New York. Aug. 14.--Mrs. William
I.aimbeer, sole survivor of the auto
accident near Long Beach. which
claimed the life OF her husband, os.
coed Pell and the chauffeur. was car
ried into her home AT Hampstead.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Catholic Meet Enda.

Milwaukee, Aag. 15.-At the closing
session Of the Catholic Federated So.
cieties Charles l. Denechaud OF New
Orleans was reelected president and
Anthony Matre OF 81. Louis secretary,
Baltimore gets the next convention.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Bandits Shoot Mayor.

Dcs Noines. la, Aug, l4.--Posses are
securing southeastern Iowa in the hunt
for three bandits who. after blowing
open the post Office safe at West Lib
erty. shot L. w Sven. mayor Of the
town
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
soeisIist ,ader Is Dead.

Zurich. Switzerland, Aug i5,--Au.
gust Ferdinand Hehel. the German so,
cialist leader, died here, aged seventy
three August Rebel was probably the
best known OF the modern socialist
leaders
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
ross TO RUN AS REPUBLICAN.
Democratic Governor indicates He
chisAn L. cn.LInn MAJ. rnrnn

Democratic Governor indicates re
Shifts IN Seeking New Term.
Boston. Aug. l5.-Goyernor Foss,
who Was a Democratic aspirant for
the presidency last year, gave out
statement that was interpreted by po-
litical leaders 70 mean that he would
seek the Republican nomination for
governor at next months primaries
IF ! am a candidate for the Repub.
Hean nomination" he said, y win
abide by the result of the Republican
primaries and not run later ms an in
dependent candidate II defeated"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Rlot In tne ItaIisn Strike.

Genoa. Italy. Aug. I4.--w'Ad scenes
were enacted here in an attack on the
headquarters Of She nonetrikers by the
strikers, The strikers also attacked
ta1icab ehaufreers ana street car EN-.
ployes who had continued at work
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
rreeps Leaye cepper MInss.

Calumet Miehs Aug. IS-A thou
sand of the $500 state troopers who
occupy the copper mining districts Of
northern Michigan LEI: here fer their
homes. Their places win be cned by
.aepnty sheriafs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
saws Castro uprlsino Fails.

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE uprising
led BY Cipriano Castro in Venezuela
is officially reported by American Con.
sul voetter at Caracas as allure.
lie confirms earlier reports tat Gen.
eral Torres has been captured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20

New York. Aug. Instead Of pre-
senting arms when ordered to DC so.
the military escort 70 the body of
Tancrede Auguste. late president Of
fiaytl. aimed their rifles at the 'easket
and riddled it with bullets.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Anderson Gets job.

Lewis A. Anderson. former actuary
for the state Insurance department.
has been delegated by Insurance Com
missioner Ekern 10 90 special work in
Insurance companies, and
has Just returned from an eastern trip,
in which ne investigated large risk
company
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20

Southampton. Aug IS Mrs. Theo.
dore Roosevelt sailed for America on
the giant liner Olympic. She seemed
to be in good health and apparently
had thoroughly enjoyed her European
visit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Former Canal Chief Fa,ls.

New York. Aug 1ss-The John +.
Stevens Construction company. whose
president. John F. Stevens. was ap.
pointed BY Theodore Roosevelt chief
engineer OF the Panama canal, flied
a voluntary petition in bankruptcy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
New Bank Chartered.

Commissioner of Banking A. r.
Kuolt has approved an amendment to
the articles of incorporation of the
Bank of Athens. Marathon county. in
creasing its capital from $4,000 to
$50 GEO
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
DAUGHTER BORN TO COUNTESS.
Gladys Vanderbilt Sxeehenyi Gives
Birth TO Second Child.


Guldford England. Aug 1.-THE
Countess Laszio Szechenyi, formerly
Gladys Vanderbilt became the mother
OF second daughter at Great langley
manor Both mother and child are re
ported as doing we'll The first daugh
ter was born October 81 1908. and was
baptized Cornelia Maria Alexandria
Nadine Szechenyl
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20
Bank for Mestboro.

State Banking Commissioner a f.
Kuolt Issued q charter 10 the state
hank OF westboro. which has q capital
Of $4,000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-20

Dodgeville.-The Primitive Meth
odist church of Mineral Point has
known as the First Congregational
church.