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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
REVENUE BILL LAW
s2,7oo. 100000 MEASURE PASSES
SENATE AND IS SIGNED BY
THE PRESIDENT.
NO SPECIAL FIGHT UPON IT
Senator La Toilette Cast the Only Dis
sentins Vote Against Bill, but Of
fered No Objection to
Its Passage.

Washington. Oct. 4.-The 81, zoe, OOO.-
600 war revenue bill passed the senate
on Tuesday with the only announced
dissenting vote coming from Senator
La Toilette, although the senator did
not seek roll call on the measure and
offered no objection to its passage.
The bill was signed by the president
and is now law.
Senator Simmons explained why the
conferees had reached agreement
through compromises and spoke in
justification of the newspaper and
magazine taxes, against which there
had rNen a protest. He had inserted
in the record long letter from Post
master General BurIeson defending the
taxes as carried in the bill.
Senator simmons made the state
ment that capitulations of estimated
revenues to be derived from the bill
showed it would yield about $200,000,-
600 less than was originally estimated.
The losses would come from overessi-
nations of the yields from the income
and war profits taxes largely. but. he
asserted, the bill was the most equit-
able and evenly distributed burden
bearer that could he drawn. Senator
Smoot of Utah. Republican leader, de-
Tended the bin as fair and impartial
measure.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
BACK 10 OLD HOME
Roman Family to Occupy Historic Villa
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of
Original Owners.

After 337 years the historic villa
Farnesina. on the banks of the Tiber,
half-mile distant from st. Peters
church, will again he occupied by de-
scendants of its original owners and
builders the Princes of Chigi, says a
Rome correspondent.
The head of the house, Prince Lu-
dOvic Chigi, VINO last year was ap-
pointed marshal of the Holy church
and the guard Of the Conclave and.
therefore. rules the Vatican during the
interim between the death of a pope
and the election Of a new one, recently
disposed of the Chigl palace TO the
Italian government. 1t Is stated that
by this sale he was put in q position to
buy back the villa Farnesina. erected
In 1509-11 by the Papal banker, Agos-
tho Chigi. and notable because of its
frescoes by Raphael.
The palace will he restored and re-
furnished Us II was when first occupied
by the Chigi family, an auction sale
having been held recently to rid the
palace of the furniture left there by
the king of Naples,
The return OF the Chigis is consid-
cred remarkable since 1t is proverbal
in Rome that when once family
leaves its home II leaves forever.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
WOULD GUST U. S. SENATORS
Gronna, Stone, Ia Toilette and 5aer
AssaiIed-Senste Committee
viii Consider Petition.

Washington, Oct. 3.-Two names
were added on Monday TO the list
whose dismissal from congress is
asked in the campaign against disloy-
al citizens.
They are Senators AISLE J. Gronna
of North Dakota and Senator William
]. Stone of Missouri.
These are mentioned in communica-
lions in addition to the petitions ask
ing the impeachment of Senator La
Toilette. Among the communications
were some from Wisconsin. Most of
the letters and kilograms named La
Toilette. w. E. II. Stokes of New
York city included in his denunciation
Senator Stone, Senator Gronna and
Congressman Mason. Britten and Baer.
He said if they were guilty of dis
loyalty they should be shot
The committee on privileges and
elections will consider the communion
tons on Wednesday. Senator Pom
creme issued the call.
Edward Gillen, Racine, Wis, asked
La Follette's expulsion and said he be-
lieved in hanging all traitors"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

DAMAGED Goods.

The little boy of the suburb who runs
eTrands for the neighbors when he gets
a penny for it stepped timldly up to the
counter of the hardware store.
II want a--uh, lock washerl You
know. one that goes on a bolt TO keep
the nut from slipping, and is station
ary."
The hardware dealer pulled out p lit
tie drawer and tossed out a few metal
disks on the glass showcase. The boy
examined them. He found that they
were not only perforated in the center,
but that they were split, and the two
ends bent apart, much like the clincher
rim on an automobile tire.
He handed the washers back after
gravely examining them.
Il don't want 'em," he decided.
'Those things are broken"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
BRITISH REPULSE 5 ATTACKS
Germans Leave Mounds Of Dead on
Battlefield in FIanders-Fail to Re-
gain Positions.

London, Oct. 4.-Heavy fighting
ragged over a wide section of the west
Flanders front during Monday night
the Germans directing savage counter
attacks at numerous points. All Of the
assaults were repulsed, the war Of
fee announced.
An effort by the Germans to recap
ture Zonnebeke failed under intense
gunfire of the British batteries and the
Germans were rolled back, leaving
mounds of dead and wounded behind
them.
Along the Ypres-Menin road the Ger
mans launched five powerful counter
attacks using Immense forces of men.
but as often as the waves Of attackers
dashed forward, they were repulsed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
The impatlent Guest.

Heloise of the rapid-fire restaurant
was relating to Chaudlne, another wait
ress in the same establishment, certain
interesting episodes which occurred at
the bartenders' ball on the previous
night. "All in the living world l says
to Hughie was"
"Sa-a-ay!" sarcastically snarled a
hypercritical customer. I'm still wait
Ing for my order Is this a restaurant
or an Evolutionary entertainment"
Jaw, listen to the living skeleton hav-
ing n fit on the tiled floor! !" coldly re-
torted Heloise. ~ says to Hughie,
'Hughie,' l says, L wouldn't have
thought it of your Just like that
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
Fastldlous Eater.

"Alas :" said the drummer at the din
ner table, kindly look closely and you
will observe four flies swimming about
In my coffee"
"Too true" replied the gentle wait
ress of Huckabuck tavern. st is In
deed unfortunate, sir, but II you will
let the cup set. or sit, as the case may
be, for a few minutes the insects VIII
and you will soon forget all about
them. Howlyehaveyer-eggs fudge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
over the Eene. and out.

At the Gibson county fair at Prince
ton there are places where the fences
must be guarded to keep boys and
others from swarmlng over and In,
says the indianapolis News. This
year one Of the amateur policemen
appointed for n long strip Of fence sat
down In the shade and fell asleep. Ben
Murphy. president of the association,
CHANGED to see long, gangling youth
climb the fence there. you'll have
to pay or get out" he told the youth.
SCOT no money; guess I'll get out"
was the response. "No, on second
thought" said Murphy. "r1l let you
stay I'm on condition. You go wake that
policeman and tell him you climbed In
over the fence"
"Shucks, then eh'll throw me out"
"Try It, anyway" said the presi-
dent; you'll get 10 stay"
Long Boy did as hidden. II climbed
over the fence" he told the aroused
Waterman.
what" exclaimed that Individual
"Then right out you go"
He dragged the youth toward gate,
hut the youngster yelled Justify to Mr..
Murphy and he came up.
I'm putting this hoodlum out" ex-
planned the policeman; 'he climbed
the fence"
"He said he did" snapped back the
association head, but | told him to
stay and have appointed him to keep
you awake. Turn him loose"
Long Boy saw the fair, but no more
Of his Kind 90. over the fence that
day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
SWEDEN.

More earnest efforts are being made
to prevent emigration from Sweden
as result of the publication of statis-
tics showing that in 1916 more than
1900 persons left this country, as com
pared with fewer than 400 in 1915.
About 81 per cent of those who go are
between fifteen and thirty years of
age, and virtually all take passage for
America. Several Swedish-Americans
who returned TO Sweden have been in
duced to remain there. many having
purchased farms, while for others
places of work have been obtained by
the National Association Opposed TO
Emigration. This organization. of
which DR.. Adrian Moline is president,
is warmly supported by the govern
ment. Prince Carl, brother of the king.
addressed the associations ten-year
jubilee meeting recently, and said in
so years 1,173000 Swedes emigrated.
more than one-fifth of the country's
present population. Al a single decade,
from 1881 to 1890 inclusive, &c., 01
persons left the country, he said.
Four diplomatic mail pouches sent
by the Swedish foreign office to the
legation in Washington are being de-
tanned at Halifax by British author
tiles. They were taken from the steam
er on which were DR.. Hjalmar Lund-
bohm. who is coming to the United
States as special envoy and First
Secretary Reuterswerd of the Swedish
foreign office. No reason for the de-
tention could be obtained IN Washing
ton.
The poor fishermen" along the west
coast of Sweden did pretty well in
1916. There are about 6000 of them.
and the proceeds from their trade was
about S6.O00,000. II is estimated that
their expenses were about S20O0.000,
leaving S4,0OOO00 as wages. This
made an average of about 5000.
A Norwegian liner which arrived at
an American port recently from Ber-
gen by way of Halifax brought lila
passengers. the largest number arriv-
ing from northern port in some
months. Tle vessel had narrow es-
cape from striking a floating mine off
the coast OF Norway and sent wireless
messages bS1udcast warning ships to
avoid the meaace.
Stockholm Las 143 taxpayers who
have an incOiaA Of more than $4,000
kronor 1851, jCol.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
RETAIL COAL PRICES ARE CUT
Fuel Administration Fixes Maximum
Prices to Be Charged on 80 Per
Cent Increase Basis.

Washington. Oct. 2.-Three impor-
tant orders affecting coal prices were
issued on Sunday by, Fuel Administra-
tor Harry A. Garfield.
BY their terms the following be
came effective on Monday:
/. Maximum retail prices Of anthra-
cite and bituminous coal, based on
dealers average gross margin Of profit
in 1915 plus 90 per cent added TO the
present cost 10 dealers, as fixed by the
government
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
cnvernor 10 LEAD rroons-

Lincoln. Neb-. oct. Gov. Keith
Neville has accepted the colonelcy Of
the Seventh Nebraska National Gnard
regiment and will resign as governor
when the regiment is mustered into
government service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

change. I later took Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and soon
felt a change for the better. / took it
until was in good healthy condition.
/ recommend the Pinkham remedies to
all women as have used them with such
good results. Mrs. MILFORD T. CUM
MNGs, S22 Harmony St, PENIS Grove,
N. j.
Such testimony should be accepted by
all women as convincing evidence of
the excellence of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound as a remedy for
the distressing ills of women such as
displacements, inflammation, liberation,
backache, painful periods, nervousness
and kindred ailments.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
SKIN TORTURED BABIES
Sleep, Mothers Rest After Treatment
With Cutlcura-Trial Free.

Send today for free samples Of Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment and learn how
quickly they relieve itching. burning
skin troubles, and point to speedy heal
ment of baby rashes, eczema and itch
ings. Having cleared baby's skin keep
1t clear by using Cuticura exclusively.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
suenos Aires Is isolated.

Buenns Aires. Oct. 4.-Food prices
already doYblei by the general strike
trebled o. Teusday when the last line
NJ communication between the city and
the outside world was closed by
strikers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

Ottawa. Ont, Oct. Sir WiIfrid
Laurier has announced 10 leading lib
erals whom be summoned 10 Ottawa,
that he proposes to retire from leader
ship Of the opposition and the iberul
nnrfV
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
Ancient Fame.

How did King Solomon get the rep
utation of being the wisest manY
Il don't know. Maybe he studied a
great deal. And then again maybe he
contented himself with keeping a good
publicity department on the job"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
Natural PROCESS.

"The man whose plant was threat
ened with destruction by the strikers
performed quite a physiological opera
ton"
"Whah was thatf"
"He armed all the hands"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
Board Starts for Seattle.

Washington. Oct. 4.--The wage ad-
justing board Of the shipping board
left for Seattle, where it will begin ar
bitration work In connection with the
labor difficulties in ship yards on the
coast,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

Mexico City, Oct. 5.-Foreign labor
agitators who have been promoting
strikes in the Tampico Oil fields will
be expelled from Mexico. Announce
ment to this effect was made by the
government.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

AS Mary's mother was voice teach
err Mary was familiar with the termin-
ology of the music studio. One day
when her kitten was whining vocifer-
ously outside the door, Mary ex-
claimed: Mamma, please let kitty in !!
She's outside, forcing her voice terri
bly,"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

Willard was mapping when his young
brother came and begged him 10 play
train. With unusual indulgence he
said. "All right, I'll be the sleeping
car" and continued his rest.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

bic Compound f or
inflammation an d
other weaknesses. I
was very irregular
and would have ter
rible pains SO that /
could hardly take q
step. Sometimes !
would be so misera-
BILE that / could not
sweep a room. /
doctored part Of the
time but. felt No
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
In and Out.

you spend a great deal Of time In
your automobile"
'No." replied Mr. Chuggins; mot as
much as / spend outside it, fixing II
up"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
Everybody is Not Honest.

The chap who accuses everybody of |
plagiarism usually has a few stolen I
ideas under his hat.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
DYspeptlc Dangers.

as this war bread, my dearT
mo; why do you askT"
at looks TO me as II "a man had
only n fighting chance with IT."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

Some folks make a speciality of ex-
changing their brass for other peoples
gold.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

c. \. Molander, Stockholm bust
ness man who died at the age of sew
enty-six years, willed millions of
kroner 10 charitable institutions.
About 100000 goes TO the education
of young people in Dalarne, an equal
amount TO a tuberculosis hospital for
poor people in Stockholm, $4,000 TO
the society for the blind. $4,000 TO the
Swedish hospital for cripples. and S40.-
600 TO new hospital for cripples In
Norrland. Large sums were also
willed 10 many private parties. The
generous donor Inherited part of his
wealth from brother who was direc-
tor of the Stora Kopparberg Mining
company.
Manifestly anxious TO make it clear
20 the world that Sweden does not
quietly submit TO being classed as Ger
many's catspaw, Admiral Lindman. the
foreign minister stated publicly that
Sweden Informed the Berlin govern
ment five days ago that German Off
cials very seriously abused the con-
fidence of Sweden" II was the first
intimatlOn that representations deserv-
ing the characterization strong" have
actually been made to Germany.
The spectacle of a popular and much
treQuented summer resort and bathing
! town inviting its summer guests to
leave and not return has just been
presented by Sodertalje. The city au-
thorities took action after a meeting
at which the scarcity of food was dis
| cussed. This. in their opinion, made
ii undesirable that inroads should be
made by summer visitors on the stocks
available. About 5000 visitors are af-
fected by the invitation TO leave.
AT Gap Fatmomacka is a high rock
where a hawk built its nest in place
where the people Of the neighborhOod
never could reach il and kill the young
ones. Last summer this ve-. spot was
struck by lightning, and not only the
young birds were killed hut the nest
itself was also destroyed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
SCANDINAVIAN NEWS
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT HAP
PENINGS In FAR OFF
NoRTHLAND.
ITEMS FROM THE OLD HOME
Resume Of the Most important Events
In Sweden, Norway and Denmark
OF interest to the SeandinaVians
IN America.
DENMARK.

Mr.. B. P D. " Kjer, who is miller
and officer of the Holbek Steam Mill
ing company is in the United States
TO study American mills and methods,
as his company plans installation Of
such methods after the war. Mr. Kjer
said that in the United States he has
found evidence of a general msunder-
standing or failure To fully grasp the
situation, relative TO the United States,
and Germany and Denmark and the
war. These, he said. are: An APP
parent failure TO realize that while
the entry of the United States into the
war is the turning factor, a great fight
must be put up before Germany shall
he crushed; tendency in the United
States to overestimate the allied vic
tories on the western front and to I'M
derestimate the adverse possibilities of
the German-Russian military stua-
ton; belief that Denmark had been
helping Germany with food exports
of size, which is erroneous: failure 10
realize that while Denmark is over
whelmingly for the United States and
the allies in the war, her position is
precariOus and absolute neutrality is
necessary TO national safety lack of
full understanding here of the great
difficulties of maintaining neutrality
of Denmark. when the United States
put into effect the new export restric~
tons on wheat and -four and the other
commodities, it hit Denmark less than
the other Scandinavian countries" Mr..
Kjer said. ut is not true that Den
mark has been sending her products
into Germany to any, such extent as
would make it matter of great con-
sequence
Denmark is negotiating to Increase
her exports of hOrses-presumably to
Germany--if there is not some abate-
ment in the allies restriction on Civ
ing Denmark fodder, according to a
dispatch from Copenhagen. Den
marks shortage of food for cattle and
horses has forced farmers either TO
kill their horses or arrange for in
creased export of the animals. Ex-
port of horses-dead or alive-to Ger
many, which is Denmark's nearest
neighbor, would give the Germans a
new meat supply. Horse meat has
long been eaten in Germany.
Former King Constantine of Greece.
accompanied by h& wife and five Of
their children. according to Berlin
dispatch to the Berlinske Tidende. has
left st. MOritz for the EriZ mountains,
near Thun, Switzerland, where they
intend to live.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

Even a spinster may have the mat
rimOnlal fever. but ii doesn't always
terminate to her liking.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

Marinette. Wis. mas a new monu-
ment to Civil war soldiers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10
NOTICE TO
SICK WOMEN
Positive Proof That Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Relieves
Suffering.

BridgetoD, MI cannot speak too
highly Of Lydia E. Pinkham's vegeta-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

A motor-driven ;.tach ne has been
patented for splitting apart cakes Of
ice which have frozen together in stor
age.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

Stockholm Las 143 taxpayers WHO
have an incOia4 Of more than $4,000
kronor 1861 soy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-10-10

Hedge Varingsaasen, noted farm
er at Elverum. has donated $4,000
70 memorial fund in honor of his
father and his SON Most of the
money will be used for the establish
ment of a peoples high school in FL
verum. Besides the cash gift the
donor will also give the necessary
grounds for the school.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-09-22
TO REDISTRIBUTE CATTLE AT
ECONOMICAL FEEDING POINTS

In conformity with plans of the
national food commission to place all
cattle of the country at points where
food is cheapest and best at different
times of the year. Henry M. Hoyt,
State food commissioner of Nevada.
has appointed large committee to
carry forward the work in this state.
Jerry Sheehan is the Winnemucca
member. The committee is to work
with the extension department of the
University. 1t will be necessary TO
make complete survey of the num-
Der of cattle in the state, the amount
and location of all pasture, and thus
determine the best routes to move
cattle should. it be found necessary or
advisable to shift herds about. The
railroads are cooperating in the work.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-09-22
new BULLETIN ON
RIVERS OF NEVADA

In the interior of the western part
of the United States, lying between the
Rocky mountains on the easeand the
Sierra Nevada on the west and ex-
tending from southern Oregon to
southern California, is an area drained
by streams whose waters never reach
the ocean. Many of these streams
discharge into lakes whose waters are
salty or at least brackish. others flow
out into areas of arid sands, by which
they are absorbed. Practically all the
streams are perennial at their sources.
but few of them carry water from
source to mouth throughout the year,
for most of these that might other
wise be perennial are diverted and the
water used for irrigation, so that little
water is wasted into their sinks. In
this region water may truly be said to
be the most valuable mineral re-
source, and the necessity of putting 10
beneficial use the entire available sup
ply is fully realized. Full develop
ment of the remarkable resources OF
this region demands accurate knowl-
edge of the quantity of water the
streams may be expected to yield. and
the acquisistion and dissemination Of
that knowledge is part of the duty
assigned by law to the United States
Geological Survey. Department of the
Interior.
Among the rivers of the great basin
that have been studied by the en-
gineers of the Geological Survey arc
Bear, Weber, and Jordan rivers. which
discharge into Great Salt lake; Sewer
river, whose water would reach Sewer
lake II IL were not so fully used in the
basin above the lake; Owens river,
whose waters are carried by an i'm
mense conduit more than 200 miles 70
the city of Los Angeles, where 1t fur
nishes the municipal supply; Walker
river and its tributaries. which drain
areas on the eastern slopes of the
Sierra Nevada in Nevada and Cali
fornia; Carson and Humboldt rivers.
whose waters are of vital interest 10
northern and eastern Nevada; and
Truckee river, the outlet to Lake
Tahoe.
The work OF gaging streams was
begun by the Geological Survey in
1888 in connection with special studies
OF water supply for irrigation. and
measurements OF flow have been made
at about 3400 points in the United
States. The results of the work are
published annually in the survey
series of water-supply papers, one of
which, No. 920. contains the records
collected in the great basin in 1914.
These records were collected by the
survey in cooperation with the states
OF Utah. Nevada. California, Oregon
and Idaho, and will be found useful by
engineers and others planning TO utii-
ize the stream waters for irrigation
power or municipal supplies. Copies
of Water Supply Paper 800 may be
obtained without charge by applying
to the Director. United States Geo
logical Survey, Washington, ID. c.