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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
STATE OF WISCONSIN,

N. }
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT A
~ general election 20 b e held in h c
several towns. wards. villages ana election
districts of the county OF vernon, state OF
Wisconsin, on the first Tuesday succeeding
the first Monday Of November A. ID. 1914 be-
ing the thlsa 1ay OF sal month, the follow
ing officers are TO be elected
A Governor In place OF Francis Z, McGoyern
whose term OF ONCE will expire on the first
Monday OF January, A. y. 1918:
A Lieutenant Governor In place of Thomas
Morris whose term OF ONCE will expire on the
nrst Monday of January. A. ID. 1918.
A Secretary of state N place OF John $.
Donald, whose term OF office Will expire on
the first Monday OF January, A. ID. 1918.
A State Treasurer ia place of Henry John
son. whose term OF ONCE will expire on the
FIRST Monday OF January. A. ID. 1915.
An Attorny General in place Of walter G..
owen. whose term OF once viii expire on the
frst Monday of January, A. ID. 1915
A United States Senator In place OF Isaac
Stephenson whose term Of once will expire
on the 4th day OF March. A. ID. 1915.
A Representative in Congress for the Sew
enth Congressional District comprised OF the
counties Of Lacrosse Jackson. Monroe. CLARK,
| John j Esch. whose term OF ONCE will expire
| on the 4th day OF March. 4. D. 1915.
| a State Senator for the rhirtY.nrst Senator
ial District. Comprised Of the counties OF Jack
| son, Monroe and Vernon, 70 succeed Howard
Teasdale, whose term Of onice viii expire on
| the first -donday of January. A. ID. 1915
Member OF Assembly for the
county OF Vernon 10 succeed Lawrence Grims-
rud, whose term of ONCE will expire on the
hrst Mondf.y of January, A. ID. 1919.
Sheriff TO succeed Andrew
Hovelans, whose term OF ONCE will expire on
the first Monday OF January, A. ID. 1875
"A County Clerk to satceed Ber-
lie Moore whose term OF offlce wild expire on
the hrst Monday OF January. A. ID. 1915
A Register Of Deeds 10 succeed
Thos. o. Mork, whose term OF ONCE Sill expire
on the first Monday OF January. A. d. 1915
A CO lnty Treasurer TO succeed
Amund Belland. whose term OF office will ex-
pire on the first Monday OF January A. ID. 1915.
A Clerk of Court to succeed Hen
ry G. Costing. whose term Of ONCE will expire
on the first Monday OF January. A. d. 1915.
A District Attorney TO succeed
j. Henry Bennett whose term OF Oifice will ex-
pire on the first Monday of JanuaryA. D.i9l5.
A Surveyor TO succeed Alex Ris-
| tow. whose term of ONCE will expire on the
| nrst Monday OF January A. ID. 1915.
A Coroner 70 succeed Edward
A. Schmidt. resigned. whose term OF on &c
would have expired on the first Monday OF Jan
uary. A. ID. 1915.
Given under my hand and oflcial seal at the
court house in the city OF Viroqua, this 3rd
| day OF September. A. ID. 1914,
BERLIE moore. County Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
'DRYS' WIN VIRGINIA
BY BIG MAJORITY
Anti-Liquor Forces Garry State
by Over $4,000.
SENATE PASSES HARBoR BILL
Measure is Adopted Without a Dis
senting vote-Its Passage Closes
Battle That Has Extended
Over Many Long Months.

Richmond. Va, Sept. 24.-Virginia
will join the other dry" states No
vember 1. 916, a majority of the
voters of the state ts:Ss-ing cast their
ballots in favor of statewide prohibit
ton. Anti-liquor forces carried the
election by not less than $4,000.
The cities OF Alexandria, Danville,
Norfolk and Richmond were the only
ones that gave a majority against state
wide prohibition. Richmond voted A.
2S7 for prohibition and COLL against
The vote in the 20 cities of the state
was 21.726 for and 1859 against state
wide prohibition.
Scattering returns from all the coun-
ties show heavy dry" majorities.
The surprise of the day was the
vote in Petersburg, 2,122 for statewide
prohibition and 1,123 against. The
vets" had figured on carrying that
city as well as Newport News, which
went dry by a vote of 1,024 to 761.
Roanoke joined the dry" column by
a vote OF 1929 for and 1926 against
and the vote in Lynchburg was LIB
for and 97S against.
Ninety of the 100 counties voted
dry in previous local option con-
tests.
The result of the election will cause
the state TO lose in revenue about
seven hundred thousand dollars an
nually. It will cause all of the liquor
manufacturing concerns to remove
from the state
Washington, Sept 24.-The substi-
sute rivers and harbors bill, carrying
only s20.O00,0OO, was passed by the
senate without a dissenting vote.
The passage of the bill closes fight
extending over several months in the
senate.
Just before the passage of the meas
ure Senator Stone of Missouri frankly
acknowledged that the filibusterers
had won. He predicted that the Amer
lean people soon would demand ade-
quate appropriations for the improve
ment of their waterways.
Senator Simmons, who has been in
charge of the bill, criticized the sub
stitute bill and declared that the mig
gardly policy" of that measure would
not last.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
Ut. Res. No. 8. Al
JOIHir RESOLUTION NO. "a.

To amend section 81. OF article Nv, of the con-
stitution. relating TO compensation OF mem
beers of the legislature.
whereas. At the biennial session OF the leg
stature for the year 1871, an amendment TO
TIE constitution was proposed and agreed TO
by a majority 70 the members elected 70 each
OF the two houses, which proposed amend
ment is as follows
Resolved by the assembly. the senate con
curing. That section II. OF article Nv. OF the
constitution. 10 be amended to read:
Section 81. Each member OF the legislature
shall receive for his services the sum OF SIX
hundre ed dollars per annum, and Two cents
for every mile he shall travel in going 70 ana
returning from the place OF meeting OF the
legislature on the most usual route. In case
OF an extra session OF the legislature, no ad-
ditionai compensation shall be allowed 10 any
member thereof. either directly or indirectly.
except for miIeage.t0 be computed al Inc same
rate as for regular session. NO newspapers,
postage or other perquisites except the sal
airy and mileage above provided SHAN oe re-
ceived from the state by any member OF the
legislature for bis services or IN any other
manner as such member" now. therefore, be
II =
Resolved by the assembly. the senate con-
curing That the foregoing proposed amend
rnent 70 the constitution OF the state OF Wis
coDsin be- and the same Is hereby agreed 70
by this legislature. -,
Note. Hf adopted. this amendment will
increase the compensation OF members OF
legislature from 500 for each regular ses-
sion 10 500 per annum. and 70 reduce their
travelling allowance from ten cents mile
10 two cents a mile.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
DRUGGISTS NAME NEW HEAD.
Charles A. West of Boston Nominated
at INDIANAPOLIS.

indianapolis. Ind. Sept 24.-The
nomination of Charles A. West of Bos-
ton for president; the reading of the
annual report of the present presi-
dent, George w. Lattimer OF Column
bus, O., and the reading of the report
of the legislative committee by Mr..
West, chairman, were the prominent
features of the day at the fortieth an
nual convention of the National
Wholesale Druggists association. in
session at the Claypool hotel. Mr..
Lattimer's address was full OF op-
timism for the future of the United
States. Mr.. Lattimer also praised
President Wilson for the patriotic and
sensible course he has pursued as the
chief executive of the nation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
Men En.ombsd In Coal Mine.

Knoxville. Tenn. Sept. 1S.-Worl
has been received here of an explosion
In a coal mine at Rockport. Ky. The
federal mine rescue station has sent
men and equipment to the scene. The
dispatch received here asked for help.
and stated only that number Of men
had been entombed by an explosion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
CRISIS IN COFFEE SITUATION.
5razls Alarmed at Closing Of tn
European Markets.

Rio Janeiro, Brazil, Sept. 24-The
crisis in the local coffee situation is be
coming aggravated as result of the
closing OF European markets. The Bra
lillian government is considering
means of protection II is reported
that Germany is negotiating with the
state of Sac Paulo for the purchase of
its stock of 100000 sacks at prices
quoted at the present time at Ham
burg.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
NOTICE Of GENERAL
ELECTION
sTArE oF wIscoNsIN .

(TAIE OF WISCONSIN,
DEPARTMENT OF STATE %
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT A
~ general election to be held in the several
towns wards. villages and election districts OF
the state of Wisconsin on the hrst Tuesday
succeeding the trSt Monday Of November. A.
D. 1914 being the third day OF said month.
the following oficers are 10 be elected;
A Governor, in place OF Francis =. Meow
ern. whose term OF once viii expire on the
first Monday Of January. A. ID. 1915
A Lieutenant Governor. in place OF Thomas
Morris whose term OF ONCE will expire on the
first Monday Of January. A. ID. 1875.
A secretary OF State, in place Of John :. bon
aid. whose term OF once will expire on the
first Monday of January A. ID. 1915.
A state Treasurer, in the place of Henry
johnson whose term of once viii expire on
the first Monday of January. A. ID. 1915
An Attorney General in place OF Walter g.
Owen whose term of ONCE will expire on the
first Monday of January. A. D. 1915.
A United States Senator in place OF Isaac
Stephenson. whose term of cfnce will expire
OF the 4th day OF March. A. d. 1918
A Representative in Congress for the Sew
enth Congressional District comprised OF the
Vernon. juneau. Adams and Sank to succeed
John ]. Esch whose term of ofice expires on
the 4th day OF March. A. ID. 1915.
State Senator for the Thirfy-first senator
ial District composed Of the counties of Jack
an. MOrIoe and Vernon, 10 succeed Howard
Tea ale, whose term of office will expire on
the hsst Monday in January. A. d 1915.
A Member of Assembly for each OF the coun-
ties of Ashland. Barron BAYFIELD,, Calumet.
Chippewa Clark Columbia. Crawford. Door.
Dunn. EanClaire. Green. Green Lake Iowa,
jackson. Juneau, kenoSha kewaunee, I4atay-
cite. Langlade. Lincoln. Marinette, Monroe.
Oconto. Ozaukee. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price.
Richland, Sauk. Shswano, SLCroix. TAYLOR,
Trempealeau. Vernon. Walworth, Waupaca,
Wood. Waushara and Washington.
Candidate for Member of Assembly for the
county Of Vernon TO succeed Lawrence Grims-
rud whose term of office will expire on the
FIRST Monday of January A. ID. 1915.
All county officers required by law TO be elect
ed at such election.
Given under my hand and official seal at the
capitol in the citv of Madison. this 9th day OF
August, A. ID. 1914.
J. s. DONALD. Secretary OF state.
In accordance with Section !. Article MI OF
the constitution of the state OF Wisconsin. and
Chapter 10 of the Laws of 1918. the following
Joint Resolutions adopted by the Legislature
Of the state of Wisconsin at the regular SEES
sions of 1911 and 1918 are made part of the
foregoing notice and are 10 be voted upon al
said cleo lion. to.wit;
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
Ut. Res. No. 10. A..
fOTE'r REGDJ UTION NO. q


To amend article XII of the constitution py
adding thereto a new section 20 be known as
section 81, relating 70 the acquisition OF land
by municipalities.
whereas st the biennial session OF the leg-
stature for the year 1911 an amendment 70
the constitution was proposed ana agreed 70
BY o majority Of the members eiectee 70 eden
OF The two houses, which proposed amend
ment is as follows -.
'Resolyed by the assembly. the senate con
curing. mat article XII ~ the constitution be
amended By adding new section thereto; 70
be known as section 30 20 read; 30. When
orfyate property shall be or has been taken
for public use by a municipal corpoFatlon- ad-
ditiouai adjoining or rleighboring properly
NAV be taken. undey conditions 70 pc pre-
scribed BY the Legislature by general law
Property Thus tshen shall be deemed 70 DC
taken for ~, BIC use:" now, therefore, De II
Resolved. by the assembly. the senate con
curing That the foregoing proposed amend
roeut to the constitution OF the state OF Wis
consin be, and the same is hereby agreed 70
by this legislature. -,
Note. If adopted, this amendment win
enlarge the power Of munlclpAt, sorp ,,sIs-
use.l
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
Governors Invite President.

Madison. Wis, Sept. 22.-President
Wilson is being urged to attend the
meeting Of the governors conference
which will be held In Madison in No
vember, when western governors will
present their case against federal con-
troll OF natural resources within the
states.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
nrrs.ts cIear up Robbery.

chicago. Sept 22.-Ths arrest OF
three young men with thirty-one 500
hills and iewelry valued at 5000
clears up the sensational robbery Of
Mrs. Nellie clarks home in Kankakee
on September Is
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
AGED Priest Dead.

Madison.-The Rev Sebastian Win.
mer, ~, died Of old age. For the past
two years he had been chaplain at st.
Mary's hospital He served at Ash.
ford, Jefferson, at st. Mary's hospital
in Racine and at the similarly-named
hospital here
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
o., csIifornia Banks Fail.

centralia, Cal, Sept. %. = The
limited states National bank, with de-
nosits of more than one million dol
lars. and the Union Loan and Trust
company. with deposits OF s250,OoO,
failed to open their doors Monday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
A,,,.d Elects control Atlantic.

pordeaux, Sept. 2s.-The fleets OF
she allies control the Atlantic. Med.
sterranean and North sea, according to
IN officssl navy department statement
nubIishea In the Moniteur de la Flotte
Monday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
n..,h rake. sasebalI Man

Milwaukee, Sept. 21.-Charles NJ.
Lord. who is said to have organized
the first baseball club in O.1Lha and
has been manager of the Evansville
Qnd.) and St Joseph (Mo.) teams.
died here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
c,.,I. Wreck Passenger Train

Green Bay. Wis. Sept 24.-Running
into a drove of cattle at point near
Bowler. Wis, passenger train No. 112
on the Chicago & Northwestern rail-
road was wrecked Engineer Hull and
Fireman Faude we're sealded
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
Arrest Parole Breaker.

Ashland.-Hugo Nelson, an Ashland
saloonkeeper. was arrested on the
charge of violating his parole. and has
been returned to st. Cloud 10 complete
a sentence of from two to fifteen years
TOR forgery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
500 Linz Train Mr.eL.A

Manitowoc-Seyenteen cars were
derailed and the track was torn IN
for TOO feet when the westbound Soc
line train was wrecked between Col.
Inns and valders.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
FIRM FAILS FOR MILLION.
Receivers Appointed for Coal Concern
In Philadelphia.

In Philadelphia.
Philadelphia. Sept. 24.-Reeeivers
were appointed by the common pleas
court here for Irish Brothers. whole
sale dealers in coal. The assets are
estimated to be in excess of 100000
and the Indebtedness is said to approx
tr,..e s750,000. The application for
the receivers, it was stated. was vol
untary proceeding. The business was
profitable, but certain demands made
by creditors could not easily be car
ried out because OF present conditions
in the financial world.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
ship sllk rhrouah wlseonsIn.

Portage.-A silk train en- route from
the coast to New York passed through
here over the Burlington route. The
cargo, shipped frUm Japan. is valued
at s2,250, 900.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
over loco Permlts l,ausd

washbun-More than 1,000 hunt
ing permits have been issued in, this
country. total far in excess Of that
issued at this time last season. and 1t
is probable that the aggregate viii be
well over 5000 for the season.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
o.t Girl Returns Home

Escanaba. Mich. Sept, 24.-With her
clothes torn to shreds, wild Of eyes
and with her mind completely unbal-
aHced, Lima Krouse, twenty-five, re-
turned to her home after wandering
through swamps.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
Two Crops Of Alfalfa

Superior.--A second crop of alfalfa
Is being harvested by w. B. Elliott OF
this city, on his farm three miles soutb
OF here. The first crop was cut several
months ago. The present one is INNS.
ually luxuriant.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
KIN, Man In Pistol Duel

New York, Sept. PA revolver
duel in a crowded Brooklyn street
between John Tutty, gunman," and
three police officers resulted in the
killing Of Tutty and the accidental
shooting of Charles Tannert
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
n.f,,,l,er is kIII.d

Norristown, Pa, Sept. 24.-Charles
Dallas, the s2o-a-week clerk charged
with having appropriated to his own
use $9e. 900 belonging to the jewelry
firm of L. P. White & Co, Philadel-
phia. was killed by train.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
Kills wife and esi,.

Chicago, Sept, Is.--Decause Mrs.
Marie MORT failed to make his tea
strong enough. her husband killed her
with q shotgun. He then killed himself
with a revolver.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
Train Kills Labor,

New Richmopd-Joseph Burns. 2s
years old, single, laboring man from
Rice Lake, was kiiled while attemnt.
ing to board a moving freight train IN
the Omaha yards In this city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
consIder al capitallzation

Madison.-chairman John II Roe.
mer, railroad commission, is In Wash.
ington to attend meeting OF railroad
commissioners Who VIII consider ran.
road capitalization and report to con.
gress Recommending legislation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
Ex,..a,,. Heat cause. peatbs.

indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 23.-Three
sudden deaths from heart failure. be-
lieyed to have been aggravated by the
unreasonable heat we're rported to
Coroner Durham on Monday after
noon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
Dying Woman Found on Road.

Kenoshs. The police have been IN
able 10 learn the identity Of we'll
dressed woman found dying. with her
wrists cut, on the roadside Dea- here.
By automobilists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
srATE or WISCONSIN,.

I. Beriie Moore. clerk Of the said county OF
Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Is a true copy of general election notice serv~
ed upon me by the secretary of state OF Wis
consin. and now on die 10 my ONCE.
Dated this ord day of September, A, d., 1914.
BERITE MOORE, County Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
JOINIT \ RFSOLUTION No. 1


To amend article XIII OF the constttu ion
providing for the recall OF public officers.
whereas. At the biennial session OF the leg
islature for the year 1911. an amendment q the
constitution was proposed and agreed TO By a
majority of the members elected To each Of
the two houses, which proposed amendment
is as follows
Resolved by the senate assembly concur
ring That article XIII Of the constitution be
amended by adding thereto a new section TO
read;
Section is The legislature shall provide Tor
the removal by recall from ONCE by the s.nal'
Tied electors OF the ELECTORAL district in hich
any officer is elected. Of every public ofiiler in
the state Of Wisconsin holding an elective of
nee except judicial ofilcers,' now therefore,
be IL
Resolved by the senate assembly concur.
ing That the foregoing proposed amendment
20 the constitution of the state OF Wisconsin
he and the same is hereby agreed TO by this
legislature.
Note. or adopted. this amendment VIII
enable the legislature to pass a law provid-
ing for the recall Of All officers including
elective constitutional othcers. but not IN
Guiding judicial otiicers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30


To add section 10 to article VIII OF tue Con-
stitution. relating 10 state insurance,
Whereas. At the bienuial session Of the leg
islature for the year of iAii. m amendment to
the constitution was proposed and agreed to
By a majority of tire rlembers elected To each
OF the two houses. which proposed amendment
is as follows;
Resolved by the assembly. senate concur
ing. That there be added TO article VIII of the
state constitution a new section To read: Sec
ton 49, The state may grant insurance upon
such risks and in such manner as may be pre-
scribed by law. and the Limitations or restric-
lions provided in the constitution shall not at-
ply 10 this subject: but provision shall be made
for annual accounting for all liabilities as
sumed and for the separation and sat guard
ing of all funds and property held blythe state
on account of any such insurance; now. there
fore be IL
Resolved. by the assembly, the senate con-
curing. That the foregoing proposed amend
ment 20 the constitution Of the State of Wis
consin be. and the same is hereby agreedto by
this legislature.
Note az adopted, this amendment will
confer upon the legislature express power 70
enact legislation providing for state insur-
anCe,)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-30
III. Res. No. g. 81


To amend section I. article XII. Of the cousti-
tuition providing for the submission of
amendments 10 the constitution by the leg
stature by a three-hfths vote of the mem
bers elected.
whereas, at the biennial session OF the leg
.slature for the year 1911. an amendment TO
the constitution was proposed and agreed TO
by a majority OF the members elected To each
Of the two houses which proposed amend
ynent is as follows:
resolved by the senate. the assembly con
earring that section I of article MI OF the
constitution be amended to read.
Section I, Any amendment or amendments
20 this constitution may be proposed In either
house OF the legislature. and II the same shall
be agreed TO by three-hfthS OF TIE members
elected to each Of the two houses such propos
ed amendment or amendments snail be enter
ed on their journals. with the yeas and nays
taken thereon the same shall be published for
three months before the next general election
and shall be submitted to the qualified cleo
tors at such election. and II the people shall ap
prove and ratify such amendment or amend
ments by A majority Of the electors voting
thereon such amendment or amendments
shall become part OF the constitution pro-
vided that II more than one amendment be
submitted. they shall be submitted in such
manner that the people may vote for or against
such amendments separately now therefore,
be 1t
Resolved By the senate. the assembly concur
ring that the foregoing proposed amendment
10 the constitution OF the state OF Wisconsin
be and the same is hereby agreed TO BY this
Legislature
Note. or adopted. this amendment will
change the method OF amending the eonsti-
tuition so that amendments may be adopted
By an Affirmative vote OF three-ffths OF The
members elected TO both houses OF one iegis
lature and approval by the people instead Of
by a majority vote OF both houses o. two
succeeding legislatures and approval uy the
people as now required