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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
HIGH COURT is CONVENED.
Supreme Body Of U. s. Opens With
Long Docket

Washington, Feb. 25.-lts February
recess ended, the Supreme court of the
United States convened on Monday and
took up docket 50 crowded that some
OF the litigants, unless their cases are
advanced because Of special impor
Importance, will have to wait for near.
ly three years before they can hope
for a verdict
Chief Justice White and his assocl.
ates have been able to speed up" in
the hearing of important litigation, but
they have not been able to keep pace
in the preparation of decisions. In
consequence over $50 cases, which
have been heard but upon which no
decision has been rendered, are on
the docket for this session.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
Warrant confesses to Murder.

Provo. Utah, Feb. ga man who
said he was John Mills and who was
arrested for vagrancy at Springville,
confessed to the city marshal that he
and companion killed Denver &
Rio Grande special agent near Denver
on the Moffat road while engaged in a
box car robbery about a year ago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27

La Crosse.--One of the features
Of the joint celebration of Washing
tons and Lincoln's birthdays under
the auspices of the Wilson Colwell
post and the auxiliaries on Satur-
day was the exhibition of a letter
written by George Washington while
at Valla,' Forge to Gen. Potter, who
was then in command at Philadel-
phia, directing him to pass through
the lines two women and comment
ing upon the situation OF the army,
which was critical. Although the
letter was written 1876 years ago the
writing Is perfectly legible.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
OIL PROBE is CONCLUDED.
Inquiry Was TO Learn II Standard
Company Has Dissolved

Chicago, Feb. 24.--lnvestigation OF
the Standard Oil company that has
been conducted by the government in
Chicago, to ascertain whether or not
the alleged oil combine dissolved in
obedience TO the decree Of the United
States Supreme court, has been con.
Guided
Oliver L. Pagan and Charles b. Nor.
rison, special assistants to Attorney
General Wickersham, ard a staff of Sc
cret service men left for Washington
TO make a report to the attorney gen.
eral
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
WIDOW IS NOW "LADY SCOTT
King George Grants Relic of Antarctic
Explorer Honors He Would Have
Been Given.

London, Feb. 25.-king George
granted to Mrs Robert +. Scott, widow
OF the antarctic explorer, the right to
assume the rank held BY ladies whose
husbands are knights and commanders
In the Order of the Bath
Had Captain Scott returned from
his quest he would have been raised to
both Of the positions. and, by virtue of
his majesty's action. Mrs. Scott be-
comes Lady Scott
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
Hamilton Falls 200 Feet

Jacksonville, Fla, Feb 21.-Charles
X. Hamilton, world noted aviator. fell
200 feet at Pablo beach on Wednes.
day. Hamilton had only been in the
air a short time when the machine
was seen to tilt forward and then turn
complete somersault and come to
the earth.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
SADIK BEYS LIFE PERILED
Attempt Made to Assassinate Founder
Of Turkish Officials League by
Maxim Pasha Followers.

Constantinople, Feb. 25.--An attempt
to assassinate Sadik Bey, founder OF
the Turkish Officers league, was made
by followers of Nazim Pasha, former
minister of war, who was killed a
short time ago. The attempt was I'M
successful and Sadik took refuge in
the British embassy.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
Ex.Alderman Is Murdered.

Dixon, ILL.,, Feb. 25.-The body Of ].
A. Himert, former alderman of Ore
gon. was found dead with bullet
wound through the head in the back
yard of his residence. No clue has
been found to the murderer but 1t is
thought to have been the act OF a
tramp.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
Bishop j. J. Hogan Dics

Kansas City, Mo, Feb. 24.--Bishop
John Joseph Hogan Of the diocese OF
western Missouri, the Oldest Catholic
prelate in this country, both in years
and point OF service, died OF pneumo.
MIA, aged eighty-four years, Friday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
Would Tax Buffet Cars.

Madison. A bill to tax buffet cars
operating In Wisconsin at the rate of
81 per day per car has been intro
duced in the Legislature by Assem-
blyman Bowe A revenue of $780,
000 annually Is expected to result,
according to its author.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
Refpses to Call EIe ction.

GAINESVILLE City Clerk Hammar-
lund has filed a statement refusing
to accept the petition of recall of
city officials on grounds that the pc
tition contains names of noncitizens
and former convicts who have not
been restored to citizenship.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
.THAW TO APPEAR
At SULzER QUIZ
Will Be Asked About Attempt to
Procure His Release.
ACCUSE OFFICIALS OF GRAFT
Former Secretary Of COMMITTEES
Charges Prison and Asylum Heads
With Operating Pardon
Brokerage Business.

Albany, n. Y, Feb. 25.--Harry X.
Ihaw will be asked to tell Governor
Suffers committee of inquiry what he
knows about the most recent attempt
to procure his release from Matteawan
state hospital for the criminal insane,
where he has been confined for five
years for the killing of Stanford White.
This announcement by the commit
tee followed a bitter attack by Will
liam f. Clark, former secretary of the
committee, upon what he termed the
so-called prison ring"
Attacks Prison Heads.
Clark, who has been accused OF
using Governor Suffers name without
the executives authority in an at
tempt to bring about the release OF
Thaw, was permitted to take the
stand. Immediately he launched into
an attack upon the prison authorities
including Col Joseph F. Scott, supcrin.
tendent Of state prisons, and DR.. John
w. Russell, superintendent at Ma'tea
wan DR.. James V. May, chairman OF
the state hospital commission, also
was connected with Clark's insinua
tons.
Clark asserted that in January in,
formation came to him that the so
called prison ring" made up of Super
intendent Scott and his immediate
underlings," was engaged in a con
spiracy to involve the governor sc
that they might be retained in their
profitable business in brokerage par
dons." He declined to divulge from
whom he had received his information
but. requested that Thaw himself be
questioned.
Hearing on Thursday.
Accordingly, the committee will hold
meeting al iiatteawan, probably or
Thursday, to place Thaw upon the
witness stand. He will be questioned
regarding allegations that the govern
or's name was used without authority
and also concerning charge made by
Clark that Doctor Russell received
$25, 900 to bring about Thaws release
81 900 of which Clark says Doctor
Russell returned. The committee also
plans to examine Thaw's bank &C
counts at this time.
At the hearing Colonel Scott added
his confederation to that of Doctor
May regarding Doctor Russell's asser
tons that Clark told Russell "it woult
be pleasing to Governor Sulzer" i
Thaw were released. Doctor Russell
also described his dealings with JohI
N. Anhut, who, he said, offered hin
| the $4,000 bride.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
Bank Assets Are Growing.

Madison. total resources of
Wisconsin state banks and trust COM
panies Feb. 4 were $21S,000,000. y
gain in year of s24.000,000, or IL
per cent. The state now has CID
state banks with capital of $780,
$4,000
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
Forbidden Sweets Fatal.

Grand Forks, n. d.. Feb. 22.--Allen
Brusnahan, nine years old, choked to
death while eating candy in a school.
room here Thursday. An hour before
his death the teacher had warned him
against eating peanuts
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
Vaccine for Hello Girls.

Green Bay.-A score OF operators
in the Wisconsin telephone exchange
have been exposed to smallpox and
the manager has ordered them to be
vaccinated Laura Finn, one of the
operators. contracted the disease in
mild form.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
Ptasterer Has Head Cut on

New York, Feb. ga tile falling
II stories from a building in the
course OF construction al Forty-second
street and Madison avenue decapita-
ted Richard McKeon. plasterer. here
Thursday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
Prima Donna Weds Salesman

South Bend, Ind, Feb 24.-Lottie
Engel. one OF the leading prima don.
mas of the stage, and Walter Shawvan
salesman for a Chicago automobile
company, eloped to South Bend and
we're married here Friday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
"e.rst White Child Die :.

Oconomowoc. Miss Eliza Salter,
"a years old, the first white child
born in Oconomowoc. and who re-
sided here all of her life. is dead.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27

Stevens Points, Michael's hos
pital has been opened to the public.
II is a Catholic institution and is in
charge OF eight sisters OF mercy.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
Three Seeking Wives.

Menasha Three Fond du Lac
blsiress men have an advertisement
In a Mcnasha paper to the effect that
they are looking for a wife.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
OddfelIows to Celebrate.

Neenah--The Neenah lodge OF
Odd Fellows will celebrate it's twen-
ty-fifth anniversary here in the form
OF a jubilee on Feb. 25.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27

MIHHUdpUIIS, FVD' %, I'IJ'
Wheat-No. l hard, SSc: No.
northern. SIC; no. 2 northera, soc.
Corn--No, 3 yellow, "A hc.
Oats--No. 3 white, 81 hc.
Rye-No. 2. 55 q SIC.
FlaX-1.34.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
Chicago, Feb. rs, 1913.

Chicago, Feb. rs, 1913.
Cattle-Beeves, 6.70@9.l5; stock.
ers and feeders, 4.7507.60: cows
and heifers, $500 $40; calves, 6.7t
~ 1886,
Hogs--Light, S.20@S.3o; heavy
7.95 mS.42; rough. 795@S.l5; pigs
6 SO 0S.15.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27

Mn1c. Poincare, wife Of the newly
elected president OF France, is an ita''
ian and formerly was the wife of a
member Of the German embassy In
Paris. M. Poincarc was her legal ad'
wiser when she secured a dissolution
of that matrimonial alIiarce.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-02-27
Diaz Would Fight Intervention.

Cairo. Feb. 25.-Porfirio Diaz. de-
posed dictator of Mexico and now
again a power in the affairs of his
country through the ascendancy of his
nephew, Felix Diaz, in the event of
foreign Intervention, will return to
Mexico and fight whatever nation
seeks to restore peace.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03

Services in United Lutheran church
at Folsom. Sunday next, in forenoon;
East Kickapoo at 800 in the afternoon.
Springville ladies' aid society will
meet on Thursday afternoon, Septem-
Der IL, with Mrs. X. G. lube.
The ladies' aid OF the Congregational
church will be entertained by the Mes
DANES w. M. Trowbridge and Will Lin
demann, Thursday afternoon, at the
church parlors.
DIR. H. G. Stub, president of the
Norwegian Synod, will conduct mission
services at Mt. Sterling, next Sunday.
An offering will be taken for both home
and China missions.
Zion young peoples society will meet
next Sunday with George Leium near
Avalanche.
Rev. ]. j. Jacobson, new pastor. will
hold services in the Franklin church
next Sunday at IL O'Clock. Services in
Readstown Sunday evening. Young
peoples meeting at MIR. 7. 7. Fortney
at 8 o'clock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03
FEAncIERs, BLIND AND orHIRwIsE

IL is bit hard to understand the pol
icy Of the secretary Of the treasury in
his distribution of $50, 600, 900 to the
banks Of states that have crops to move.
If Wisconsin is an example of his ben
efciaries he must be having fun with
somebody. The allotment for this state
is 81, 600, 900, to be deposited in Milwau-
kee. The chairman of the Milwaukee
clearing house, Mr. J. P. w. Lombard,
announces that the banks do not want
any of it, and about the same time the
state bank statement shows that the
total resources of the state banks alone,
on August 9th, were abouts224, 900, 600
These banks are especially representa-
tive of the smaller cities and villages
of the state. The national banks have
abort as much more, so Mr.. McAdoo' s
little million looks ike 2 white chip to
the rportsmen who do banking in this
state. With blind man from Oklaho-
ma managing the proposed currency
LII in the United States senate, and
another man, from Nebraska, who has
been blind on the currency question for
many years, as his CHEF adviser, Pres
ident Wilson, and Mr.. McAdoo, must
have their trootles. We might send
our deposit to Okishoma. They insure
bank deposits down there. Ellis B.
TIahar
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03
SUGGESTIVE LITTLE NUGGETS

After the wedding tour comes the
lecture tour.
Occasionally you meet men as intel
ligeut as yourself.
Too many people spend today what
they hope to earn tomorrow.
1t is always too early to rip but new
er too late to mend.
Turning the thermometer upside
down helps a little.
Congressional motto: As we legislate
through life, let as probe by the way.
The torrid spell came right in the
midst of the office seekers winter of
discomfort.
Scientists say that life is reaction.
This ought to be encouraging to the re
dictionaries.
Texas reports big snow storm. As
if Texas ever had anything that was
not big.
/ Remove the obstacles ii you want
es'ngs to come your way,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03
The Brown Tail Mott,

Wisconsin is threatened with an in
vasion Of the dreaded pest of the east
ern states-the browntail moth. In
fact the present summer has seen the
arrival of large number of the motif
ed brown butterflies. The damage done
by their caterpillars is similar to that
of the army worm, and equally as ser
iOus. These moths have become mum
erous enough to cause some damage as
far west as Michigan, this year, and
possibly by another year we may have
an invasion of them in Wisconsin. Our
colder winters may give us some pro-
lection, however, and prevent their be-
coming as great pest here as they are
in the east, where in some cities and
villages they have ruined every elm
tree. The great elms on the campus of
Harvard University at Cambridge have
been practically ruined by the pests.
The butterflies are poisonous to the ha-
man touch, presumably from the minute
hairs on their wings. These small hairs
are blown off by the wind, and in pass
ing through woods infested by the but
terfiies, people suffer from infamed
hands and faces caused by the settling
of the hairs of the moths.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03
New Marriage Law

A copy of the eugenic law that was
recently enacted has been received.
This law which goes into effect on
January l, 1914. provides that every
male applicant that contemplates mar
riage must be examined by physician
within fifteen days from the time of
applying for marriage license. The
physician must not charge more thar
50 for an examination.
The penalty for clerk issuing a H.
cense to an applicant, who has not OBJ
tanned physicians certificate is from
one to five years in the penitentisry.
The physician who wrongfully makes
out certificate will be prosecuted for
perjury. The applicant who attempts
to eyade an examination by physician
will be liable to imprisonment of from
thirty DAYS to one year.
If couple should leave the state ia
get married and return within one year
the husband must obtain a certificate
from a physician to the effect that he
is in good health.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03
TRYING HARD 10 CONCEAL TgE rRUrH

Mr.. Ellis B. Usher, the weli-known
writer, former publisher of the Lacrosse
Chronicle, now business man of Mil
waukee, gives a touch of polish to the
high-tax reign in Wisconsin. He says
in REPUTATION and correction of a state
ment lately issued:
1t has been of interest to see the
state comptroller of California spring
into prominence as a Wisconsin author
ity on state expenses, and some Of the
newspapers, even some of the sensible
ones, are giving the figures serious
space. This new authority says that
our per capita expenditure for gov
eminent, according to a newspaper
editorial before me, is SAB. The re-
cent legislature appropriated $50, 1885,,
030, for the next two years, that is
SIS, 149, OILS, for one year. The popula-
ton of the state, adding for three years
increase, at the rate of the previous
decade, approximates 2, 424, 900 people.
Divide Sl8, 1905 by the number of
people in the state and you will have
the per capita expense of government
for 1914. | make il q fraction less
than 81. so that it will cost to run the
state government next year, end recK-
on, not as the university experts do,
but as the state tax commissioner re-
ports used to do. before Judge ellison
resigned. 1t will be seen that every
family that numbers five will have
S37 80 as it's allotted share of the cost
of state government, and in addition,
it will pay its taxes to the general gov
eminent, and to the town, village or
city of its residence To suggest that
| am not manufacturing figures, the
United States census for 1902. shows
that the per capita taxes of the state
of Wisconsin were 1891. This, Of
course, covers the cost of local as we'll
as state government. That year the
tax commission gave state expenses as
81, 1913, Ala SO, or less than 25 per cent
of their present figures.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03
County Fair Dates Sept. 10 to ~!

expert riders from far and near. Be-
sides three of these races, open TO the
world, there will be county race for
$50. These events will be most excit-
ing. The ball tournament is to be more
extensive. with better money hung up
tnan in any past year. Three and pro-
baby four games will be pulled off,
purses 800 each. The playing sehed-
ule has not yet been fully arranged,
but promises to be six or eight teams
from the principal surrounding county
towns, Ontario, LaFarge, Viola, Reads
town, Chaseburg and outside teams
from Onalaska, Gays Mills and else
where. Surely the ball fans will have
their fill
The colored minstrels and singers
from the south will furnish free en-
tsinmeut all the time. Japanese per-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03
First publication August 20. 1918. "A.
PROBATE NOTICE.
Order Limiting Time. and Notice
-nn-s,rr r.c,r-n-..-..- c.l.r-r

OrUef LtsntlinE lime. ana NoGfce
VERNON COUNTY COURT IN PROBATE
In the matter Of the estate Of VIM. Edward Gore
deceased
On the application Of Geo. W. Schroeder adj
ministrator OF the estateof VIM Edward Gore late
Of Vernon county, deceased, no one having reQuir-
ed the appointment of commissioners on said es-
tate:
1t is ordered, that all creditors are required TO
present their claims and demands against the said
estate Of VIM Edward Gore. deceased. for e1smin-
alton and allowance, on or before the first Tues
day Of March, a. b. 1914. which time is hereby
allowed and limited for that purpose.
II is further ordered, that all claims and de-
mands OF ali persons against the said VIM. Ed
ward Gore, deceased, viii be received, examined
and adjusted before this court at its court room
in the court house. in the city of Vroqua, in said
county. at a regular term thereof appointed 20 be
held ON the first Tuesday Of March. 1914. and
all creditors are hereby notified thereof:
IL is further ordered that notice of the time and
place at which said claims and demands viii be
received. examined and adjusted as aforesaid and
OF the time hereby limited for creditors to present
their claims, be given BY publishing copy Of this
order and notice for four weeks successfully once
in each week, in the VERNON COUNTY CENsoR, a
newspaper published in the city of Viroqua in said
county, the first publication to be within ten days
from the date hereof
Dated this 18th day of August. 1918.
By the Court. d. o. MAHoNEY. County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03
HIS FINANCIAL BAROMETER

a banker down in Missouri has
n hit onto a novel way to tell
whether an applicant for loans
at his bank in reliable or not
He steps to the telephone and
calls up the publishers Of the To-
cal paper. If the applicant is a
subscriber and his account is paid
up, he gets the loan; but If he is
in arrears, the security must be
"Gilt Edge" There must be more
than poetry in the above propos-
ition The man who is slow TO
pay for his local paper is just as
apt TO be slow elsewhere, and the
men who deadbeat the printer are
the same fellows who do the mer-
chant and the banker
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03

formers, swings, merry-go round ard
the usual line Of concessions will all
make ample amusement.
There should be supreme effort on
part of farmers to have full showing
in animals, field and garden yields. In
every department most liberal premiums
are offered They are large enough to
pay all expense and trouble and afford
opportunity for comparison with one
another, which is the true significance
of the county fair.
Get in line and boost for the fair. 1t
is an institution for all interests and is
an advertisement for Vernon county s
Importance. The county fair is a holi-
day time following busy harvest. 1t is
an occasion where neighbors assemble,
visit and compare notes of the season.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03

County fair arrangements are pro
crossing satisfactorily Abundant crops
insure a large display of farm showing;
improved breeds warrant fine show
ing in horses, cattle, sheep. swine, and
the ladies will make floral hall blossom
with their handiwork, finery, culinary
sto.es, etc The educational and corn
contests will be greater than ever be-
fore. Machinery and automobile shows
promise most extensive we have known.
The amusement program, in free en-
tertainment, ought to meet the appro-
val and appreciation Of old and young.
The lady baloonist, who makes flights
each day, and drops from her canvas
quarters to the ground, viii be some.
thing our people have not seen. Five
and ten mile autOcycle races each day
If the fair for purses Of SIS will attract
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03
First publication August q. 1873.
PRO BATE NOTICE
Notice Of application FOR proof Of will
csrArE OF Wise. NsIN VERNON CnIINT

Notice Of application FOR proof Of will
GTATE OF WISE NSIN. VERNON COUNTY
~ Court--ln Prob &c.
STATE or WISCONSIN
Vernon County
In the matter of the last viii and testament Of
Torkel johnson. deceased.
Whereas an instrument, in writing. purporting
to be the last viii and testament Of Torkel john
son. deceased. late Of Town Of Kickapoo. county
Of Vernon. state Of Wisconsin, has been fled in
this office;
And whereas application has been made by J..
T. johnson. praying that the same be proyen and
admitted 70 probate. according to the laws OF this
state. and that letters testamentary be granted
thereon according 10 law.
Il IS Ordered. That said application be heard be-
fore this court. at regular term thereof 20 Be
held at the probate office. in the city Of Nfroqua-
on the It'll day Of October A. D. 1913 at 10 O'Clock
q. m.
And il is further ordered that notice Of the tins
ard place appointed for hearing said Application
be given 70 all persons interested. by publishinE
copy Of this order for three weeks successfully
in the VERNON County CENSOR, a newspaper
printed and published in said county, previous g
said hearing.
Dated August q 1913
By the Court. D. Q. MAHoNEy. County Judge.