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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
GOOD ROADS BILL OFFERED
Measure Appropriating S45o,ooo for
Use OF Highway Commits
sion IN Early

Madison. The initial bill to be
presented the Wisconsin legislature
at its fifty-first session was the good
roads bill desired by the highway
commission
1t carries an appropriation OF
$4,000 which is to be available for
the carrying on the work of the COM
omission during the next two years
The legislature took a step in the
direction of demonstrating that II In
tends being a working session by tax
sing an adjournment to Monday night
instead Of Tuesday morning 1t is
understood the speaker expects TO be
ready with the assembly committee
assignments by that time
The reason for the Introduction of
the good roads bin this early Is so
that the appropriation shall IL posi-
BILE. be available for the use of the
commission in April The initial ap-
preparation 10 the board made two
years ago was 100000 Thin has
beel' exhausted in the building OF 500
miles of road. Nine hundred moro
towns have applied for the statn aid
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
SAMUEL G0MPERS IN PLEA
FOR CONVICTED 'DYNAMITERS
Head Of A. r. of L. Declares Avariee
Was Cause Of Bomb
Throwing.

Washington. Jan Samuel Com
pers. president OF the American Fed
GRAFTON OF Labor, speaking before the
senate subcommittee on judiciary
Monday in favor of the Clayton anti
injunction and contempt bills, said:
IF ever the time shall come when
government by dynamite shall be at
tempted land let us hope and work
that it never shall GOMEZ, it viii have
as its main cause the theory and pol
icy upon which is based government
by injunction-personal government
foisted upon our people instead OF
government by law"
Though all censure those whom
men may deem guilty OF dynamite
conspiracy" the federation leader con-
tinued. none feels the terrible con-
sequences Of the Indianapolis trial
mere keenly than the men of organ
tied labor. There have been added
hcartachc and sorrow to our heavy
bur ders. The men accused and SEN
fenced cannot suffer the penalties
alone-upon them and all workingmen
fall the suffering and penalty.
Mr.. Gompers defended the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor as force for
the betterment of conditions and re-
sented the attacks made upon it since
the beginning OF the dynamiters' case.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
NO LONGER SELECTS THE HAT
Millinery Store, Was Alto
gether Too Costly.

Congressman Ralph w. Moss Of In
diana did not care much for hat his
wife wore. He finally spoke about it.
Mrs. Moss admitted that it was plain,
and, instead of taking exceptions to
her husbands remark, invited him to
accompany her the next time she
bought a hat.
Il can certainly pick out better
one than that" said Mr.. Moss.
So they went to the store together,
Mrs. Moss said not word as the
comely milliner displayed one beau
tiful bonnet after another 1t was the
first time Mr. Moss had ever been in
a millinery store, but he appeared to
be at ease, and finally selected one OF
the most joyful creations in the en-
tire stock. Mrs. Moss looked well in
it, She was pleased.
IN take that" said the Hoosier
congressman. How much is it?"
Forty dollars" said the pretty girl
without even a blink.
Mr. Moss saw blue stars, but luck
lily had just come from the bank
and was able to produce that much
In cash Now he let's Mrs. Moss buy
her own hats and he does not com
plain about their being plain.-Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
Those Peruna Testimonials
How Are They Obtained?

refer such questions TO body of men
VINO are already convinced Of the
worthlessness Of proprietary medi-
clnes- To give such a body of men
the unlimited authority to decide
whether our claims for Peruna are
valid or not is a manifest violation OF
my constitutional rights.
Ny claims are based both on cred
liable theoretical grounds and upon
irrefutable statistics. But am ouife
willing to have our claims as TO the
composition Of Peruna properly and
thoroughly investigated, and if found
to be false proper penalty should
be fixed. Or If l am making anv
statements concerning disease. as to
the nature, symptoms OF danger of
any disease, If ] am making any such
statements as to unnecessarily fright
en- the people by false assumptions. /
am willing to submit to any unbiased
tribunal or investigation.
Mrs. Alice Boyle, 500 Clinton St,
Circleyille. Ohio, writes: Il want to
inform you what Peruna has done
for me. / have been afflicted with ca
tarrh for several years. / have tried
different medicines and none seemed
to do me any good until used Pc
runa. ] have taken six bottles and
can praise it very highly for the good
it has done me. ] also find it OF great
benefit to my children"
Peruna is for sale at all drug stores.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
OIL SHIP IS LOST
IN STORM; 81 DIE
Three of Crew Are Rescued by
Life Savers.
sxTY-MlLE GALE PREVAILS
Tank Steamer Rosecrans Hits Rocks
in Neiehborhood Of Astoria, Ore
aon, and Is Sent to
Bottom.

Astoria, Ore. Jan. 9-Thirty-one of
The crew Of thirty-fye persisted on
Tuesday when the oil tank steamer
Rosecrans, formerly a United States
army transport. went to the bottom of
the Pacific on Peacock Spit, during a
heavy gale which drove her on the
rocks.
One survivor OF the wreck is report
cd to have reached shore at Tioga.
Wash. Life-saving crews tina: had
been at work all day rescued three
other men who took refuge in the rig
ging when the ship sank. For hours
the men chung to the mast. the waves
breaking over them repeatedly. before
the wind died down so that the life
savers could reach them.
Two of the men were taken off their
perch but the third leaped into the
sea and was rescued.
The Rosecrans cleared from eouth-
ern California points with a crude oil
cargo for Portland. It sank in sixty
mile gale.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
Rotn Vows Broken.

Apropos of the anti-vivisectionists
fight against the Nobel prize award
to DR.. Alexis Carrel of the Rockefel-
Ter institute, Prof. Herbert Satterley
said the other day in Jacksonville:
These aDtis contradict themselves
terribly when they try to prove that
animal research is useless and futile
They just put themselves in the posi-
ton of one of their number whom l
met at my hotel the other day.
las this anti was dining bent for
ward and said to him:
Pardon me, but you are, / believe.
both an observation-disclosures and a yege-
tartan?
Yes. sir. that is correct. he an
swered.
Then, said I, you will probably
be shocked to learn that you have
just eaten a live caterpillar with your
lettuce salad"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
CENTRAL BANK A NECESSITY.
Witness Tells Investigators Guarantee
Would Not Stop Runs.

Would Not Stop Runs.
Washington. Jan. ga. Barton Hep
burn, chairman of the board of the
Chase National bank, New York on
Tuesday, told the Glass subcommittee
that the sooner you get the idea out
of your head that guarantee of de-
posits will stop runs on banks the bet.
ter" and urged the necessity for a
central bank.
Paul Warburg of tue banking firm
OF Kuhn, Loeb & Co. of New York in.
sisted that central reserve organiza-
ton differing materially from a central
bank was the only feasible remedy. He
also vigorously denounced the govern
ment guarantee of bank deposits idea.
Mr. Hepburn was the first witness
called by the subcommittee of the
house committee on banking and cur
rency, which is seeking to evolve a
new currency system to be recon-
mended to congress as a substitute for
the one proposed by the national none
tary commission. The subcommittee
began series of public hearings that
probably will continue for several
weeks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
CHEESE MEN CONVENE
RECORD ATTENDANCE AT MEET
ING or STATE p SSocIATION.
Resolution Passed Asking State Legs
lature' 10 Grant $4,000 Yearly
to International Dairy Show.

milwaukee. -Four hundred mem
3ers of the Wisconsin Cheesemakers'
association attended the annual con-
yenticp here and in this respect the
meeting was the most successful ever
held by the organization.
Addresses included a practical talk
to eheesmakers by T. A. Ubbellonde
OF Glenbeulah, Wis. Fred p. Down
ing OF Madison, chief inspector Of the
bureau of weights and measures, ex-
planned the value OF inspection to
cheesemakers. Robert A. Campbell
of Madison spoke on ''The Resources
of Northern Wisconsin as q Dairy Re-
gion." WiliiGG. George Bruce OF the
Merchants and Manufacturers assoei-
alton commended the annual dairy
show and Charles Hill OF Rosendale
and J. J. Reed OF 0conOmowoc made
short speeches. J q. Emery OF
Madison, dairy and food commits.
sicner, gave an address on the work
OF the department.
4 resolution indorsing the Inter
national Dairy Show and petitioning
the state legislature 10 grant ysarly
appropriation OF $4,000 for it's aid
and support was passed by the con
yention.
The annual meeting Of the later
rational Dairy Show association will
be held this month and at that meet
ing reorganization win be effected
by which the show viii be made a
Wisconsin affair primarily and
complete exposition OF the COW and
her products.
The following officers we're elected:
President. A ] Bruhn, Madison:
vice president, J. ]. Reid. oconomo-
voc: secretary. u s. Baer. Madison;
treasurer, f. A. ubblelohde, Glen
beulah; directors. Jacob Karlen.
Monroe; J w Cross. Milwaukee; p.
II Kasper. Welcome.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
TAFT ASKS For FUNDS.
Seeks s25o,ooo to Continue Economy
Board Quiz.

6OdfQ @ut<s
Washington, Jan 1O.-President
TAFT sent a special message to con
gress on Wednesday asking that an
appropriation Of $250000 be made for
tie continuance of the work Of the
commission on economy and efficiency
which has been investigating the exec.
utive departments of the government.
In his message the president points
out that there is no greater service
that can be rendered to the country
than that of the continuance of the
work Of the commission until some
form of organization Is provided for
continuously doing this kind of work
under the executive"
The president expresses the o2inlcr
that the technique and procedure OF
every branch and Office of the govern.
ment should be submitted to the pains.
taking examination as that given
those on which reports have been
made. To do this. however. President
Taft says ample funds must be provid
ed, and asks that congress make the
$25O,OOO appropriation by March for
the incoming president
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
Ere in Bank of ENGLAND.

The first fire within memory oc-
cured at the Bank of England, Lon
don. few days ago. The fire broke
out in the southeastern portion OF
the building. The flooring and joist-
ing were considerably damaged. The
outbreak was discovered by the Bank
of England authorities. and subdued
by their own appliances in 30 min
utes. A lieutenant and dozen men
Of the Irish Guards on duty at the
bank. with fixed bayonets, assisted
the police in keeping the crowd back
from the building.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15

by various forms of treatment they
have found complete relief by the
use of Peruna. These testimonials
have come TO me unrequested, uDso-
licited, unrewarded in any way, di-
rectly or indirectly. They have sim
ply been CLEANED from my private cor
respondenee with patients that have
been more or less under my treatment
or taking my remedies.
No remedy, official or unofficial, has
a greater accredited basis for the
claims we make fol it than Peruna as
a remedy for catarrh.
/ have never been opposed at any
time to the regulations offered by the
Pure Food and Drugs Act. / am not
now opposed to its provisions, but
am opposed to the proposed amend
ments to give to a partisan board of
physicians the unqualified authority to
decide as to all therapeutic claims
which may be made for a proprietary
medicine. 1t is manifestly unjust to
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
SHAW IS OPPOSED
TO ALDR|CH PLAN
Ex-Secretary Protests Its Ap-
proyaI by Congress.
WALL STREET NOW CONTROLS
Declares Bill for Revision Of Money
System Would Place Country at
Mercy Of Giant Cor
porations.

Washington, Jan. 10.-An emphatic
warning from former Secretary OF the
Treasury Leslie b. Shaw that a cen
trail reserve bank such as proposed
by the national monetary commission
would be controlled absolutely by
Wall street featured the hearing be-
fore the Glass subcommittee Of the
house banking and currency commit
tee on Wednesday Mr. Shaw made a
vigorous protest against the adoption
Of the Vreeland-Aldrich plan for the
revision Of the money system.
Senator Aidrich and all those asso-
ciated with him in his educational
campaign In favor Of his plan for cur.
rency reform" said Mr.. Shaw, con
fess that Wall street now controls.
with this in mind | am little sur
prised that all the banks owned By the
Standard oil people and all OF the
banks controlled by the Standard Oil
people and the steel trust people. and
all the groups which Mr. Aldrich ad-
mits now dominate our financial az
fairs, shoulG unite in support Of the
bieasure,
Continuing MIR Shaw said:
THE Central Reserve association,
as planned. will be controlled By the
men who today dominate the institu-
lions which are to be associated. II
we are to have such an institution |
shall be surprised II the steel trust
and the Standard Oil people fall to
control ii. This plan ! think makes
certain their control
at would be a calamity If men of
less caliber should get control. I'm
less the most experienced men OF the
country control this institution. which
is TO be the most potential ever con.
celved by man, widespread ruin viii
follow. am not certain that these
men who today dominate our indus
trial. commercial and financial affairs
will be able to manage It safely 9th.
ers may arise equally potential but
their heads do not appear above the
financial horizon. II the Central Re
serve association gets into weak hands
II win ruin not only those In control,
but every one else"
MIR. Shaw said that the country must
have a supplementary currency TO
meet extraordinary conditions or the
bankers would continue their com.
plant TO their customers that short.
age OF money was due to the govern
ment. He admitted that trouble would
arise in bringing about contraction OF
the currency when the supplementary
currency Issued was no longer neces.
sary.
Prof. ]. Laurence Laughlin of ChIca
go university argued before the com
mittee in favor of the Aldrich bill
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
THE BEST TEACHER.
Old Experience Still Holds the Palm.

For real practical reliability and
something to swear by, ext erience-
plain old experiences able to carry
a big load yet without getting sway
backed.
A So. Oak. woman found some
things about food from Old Expert
ence a good, reliable teacher.
She writes;
Il think | have used almost every
breakfast food manufactured, but none
equal Grape-Nuts in my estimation.
81 was greatly bothered with weak
stomach and indigestion, with forma-
ton of gas after eating, and tried
many remedies for it but did not find
relief.
Then I decided must diet and see
# I could overcome the difficulty that
way. My choice of food was Grape
Nuts because the doctor told me
could not digest starchy food.
,.Grape-Nuts food has been a great
benefit to me for feel like 4 different
person since 1 begun to eat it. 1t is
wonderful to me how strong my
nerves hare become. advise every
one To try it, for experience is the
best teacher,
IF you have any stomach trouble
can't digest your food. use Grape
Nuts food for breakfast at least. and
YOU won't be able to praise it enough
when YOU see how different you feel
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek. Mich. Read the little book
'.The Road to Wellville." in pkgs
There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter. neN
enc appears from time 10 time. Ihel
arc genuine. true, and fan OF hUnaa'
interest. Adv
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
ARCHIBALD DEFENDS ACTS.
Judge Denies Any Improperly in
Writing to Attorney.

Judge Denies Any improperly In
Writing to Attorney.
Washington. Jan. 9.-The impro-
priety OF a federal judges writing to
an attorney on one side Of case that
had been argued before him for in
formation or argument TO clear up
doubtful points became the point
around which members of the SEN
ate fired question after question at
Judge Robert w. Archibald OF the
United States commerce court, now
under trial by Impeachment for al
legged violation his oath.
The questions asked by the SEN
ators concerned chiefly the Katydid
culm dump transaction and Judge
Archbald's letter to Helm Bruce re.
garding a case which the latter had
before him in the commerce court
Judge Archibald persistently refused to
admit that in writing letter to law
yer having a case before him he had
done wrong,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
senen Poslmnsters Chosea

Washington,~The president sent
the following nominations to the sen
ate for postmasters IN Wisconsin
Myron w. Delap, Abbotugora.
DANES X. Shaver. Augusta. James
Carr, Bangor; Joseph NJ Garliek. In
dependence; Matthew O'Regan Ma
tionai Home; oliver W Bahcock.
omro; John c. southwell. Whitehall
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
Dead Man is Appointed.

Milwaukee The reappointmunt OF
Matthew o'Reagan as postmaster at
the National Soldiers home hers was
made by President Taft one week
after the death OF O'Beagan It was
reported in Washington, ID G.. that
the applicant had died, but in view
of the nonconiirmation of the report,
not wishing to dIsappoint q live man
and disdaining to discount his death
by anticipation. the president decided
to reappoint oBeagan after twenty.
five years Of service
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15

Madison. IL, n. Palmer OF Bara-
boo was chosen president of the Wis
consin Horticultural society st the
annual convention here. defeating r.
Kern OF bayfield, MIR. Palmer has
been identified with the society for
many years Mr. Kern was elected
vice president and l.. G. Kellogg OF
Ripon was reelected treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
Crushing Reloinder.

A workman sat on curb nursing an
injured foot which had been struck
by an iron casting which had fallen
from the top of building.
Did that big thing hit you?" asked
a sympathizing bystander.
The workman nodded.
And is ii solid iron?"
No replied the victim, half of II
Is only lead"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
CHANCE TO LEAD NEW YoRks.
Signs Three-Year Contract With
American League Team.

Chicago. Jan. 10.-Frank Leroy
Chance, former manager of the Chica-
20 Cabs, on Wednesday. signed a con
tract 20 manage the New York Ameri-
can league team for a period of three
years at reported salary OF $4,000 q
year The signing VAS done after
Chance and President Farrell OF the
New York club had been in session
more than Two hours Chance as
sumes ,nanagership OF tie Yankees
Immediately.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15

For a great
many years /
have been gath
ering statistics
as 10 the effects
of Peruna when
taken for ca
{ arrh al d e.
rangements. l
have on hand
thousands of
unsolicited tes-
timonials from
people in all
stations of Iils,
who claim that
ate r N n Y
wears futile AZ.
tempts to rid
themselves of
chronic catarrh
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15

Terre Haute Ind. Jan t0-~TraIns
No. S and No. 90 on the vandalia rail.
road collided at the end of the Union
station sheds and three men were
killed and one seriously injured The
dead are Charles Smith. St Louis,
baggageman, and two unidentified ne.
CrOes
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
self-Aupreclation.

"IIow do you know your speech
made such a profound impression?"
asked the doubling friend. There
wasn't very much cheering?"
That's just the point" replied Sen
ator Sorghum. Il am one of the ora
tors to whom my constituents would
rather listen than hear themselves ap
plaud.'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
W. ROCKEFELLER IN PERIL.
VIII Not Appear Before Pujo Commit
tee, Declares Lawyer.

tee. Declares Lawyer.
New York, Jan. 10.-That William
Rockefeller will not put in an appear
ance before the Pujo committee in
vestigating the money trust is now
certainty.
"Mr. Rockefeller will not appear,
said John NJ. Carver on Wednesday.
Mr.. Rockcfeller's counsel, who accept
ed service of the subpoena for him.
His physicians declare that to do so
would probably kill him"
Mr.. Rockefeller. however, is
graciously pleased to compromise with
the Pujo committee. He is now will
ing TO receive a physician from the
committee if the latter desires to send
such physician out of the country to
Mr.. Rockefeller's place OF refuge from
the law, in fact to examine as to his
physical condition. Mr.. Carver also
made this disclosure.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
SAYS COMBINES RULE SEA.
Shippers Tell Congressman They Are
at Mercy OF Trusts.


Washington, Jan. 10 Testimony
about "a shipping combination that
controlled che commerce OF the seas
with a stronger grasp than any com.
bination which ever existed In the
trade between the states" was pre-
scented to the house merchant marine
committee on Wednesday Shippers
told OF being az the mercy OF the com.
hlnation.
w. II. Douglass, member OF a New
York exporting firm, declared a com
binatiou of German and British lines
existed, controlling the oceans, and
that the steamship managers in Lon
don were able to direct the course Of
trade at viii merely by raising OF low
ering rates.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
MRS. CLEVELAND AT CAPITAL.
Retutas as erlde-Eleet to City Where
She Wed President.

TFNNNF - % 2 = FNINF TNNN % NFtT W fICTC
She Wed President.
Washington. Jan. 10 Returning n
bride elect 90 the city where she was
married 10 president of the United
States in <he White House, where
she ruled as first lady OF tho land for
years. Mrs Grover Cleveland arrived
here to spend some time as the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs John Hays Hammond
Miss Esther Cleveland did not accom-
pany her mother but Mrs. Cleveland
said she expected her to arrive later
Mrs, John Hays Hammond began the
entertaining by dinner at which
President and Mrs, Taft were intro
duced to Mrs Cleveland
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15

Memphis. Tenn, Jan. 9--The Chick.
asaw Bank & Trust company closed
its doors here Tuesday and viii re
main closed unless arrangements can
he made with some banking inslitu
ton to take over It's Affairs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
Ponulatlcn q U. s. 80 ca.

Washington. Jan. S--The latest esti-
mate Of the population OF continental
United States places the figures at
96.496,00o January ?. 1913, The total
money in circulation In the country on
that date was 23.S50. 72T.5S0
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
PLEASING Sounds.

What is more delightful than the
careless prattle of a child?" asked the
fond father.
Have you ever heard the rattle of a
train for which you had been waiting
nine hours at a lonely little station
$50 miles from homer" replied the
travelling man.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-01-15
PEACE FARLEY IS HALTED.
Balkan Allies Suspend Neeotiations-
May Be Resumed.

way DC NtsuIHcu.
London, Jan S.--The first stage Of
the Balkan peace negotiations. which
is regarded by diplomats largely as
one of pretense on Turkeys part to
avoid the appearance OF yielding 10
the demands Of the allies without
pressure from the powers. is over.
1t is expected the second stage soon
will begin, with the powers acting be-
hind the scenes. and pulling strings
that will compel Turkey to concede
the bulk Of the allies demands. The
demands of Turkey was again re-
jected by the balkan ENJOYS at the
tenth session Of the peace conference.